Critical factors affecting construction labor productivity: A comparison between perceptions of project managers and contractors

Tâm, Nguyễn Văn; Toan, Nguyen Quoc; Hai, Dinh Tuan; Quy, Nguyen Le Dinh

doi:10.1080/23311975.2020.1863303

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“…As an intricate arrangement of the varied interrelated parts in which the elements can change and evolve constantly with an effect on the project objectives (Van Tam et al, 2021, Wang et al, 2016, Ahuja et al, 2020, Sargent et al, 2012 Project scale This refers to the size of a project, the context of the project's complexity, risk and important, and the experience of the organization hosting the project (Van Tam et al, 2018, Hai & Van Tam, 2019, Nguyen et al, 2020 Project requirements Conditions or tasks which provide a clear picture of the work that must be completed to ensure the success or completion of the project (Ahuja et al, 2020)…”

Section: Project Complexitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Vietnam, the construction industry has made significant progress towards modernization and globalization in recent decades, which saw the strong development of many fields, such as construction technologies, construction project management, construction materials, architectures and construction planning, urban and housing development. Although Vietnamese labor productivity has recently been improved, it is still lower than in other countries in Southeast Asia (Hai & Van Tam, 2019;Nguyen et al, 2020;Van Tam et al, 2018, 2021. Hence, the adoption of BIM in construction project implementation is an effective measure to improve construction productivity and enhance construction project performance.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Factors affecting adoption of building information modeling in construction projects: A case of Vietnam

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BIM exhibits strong potential to become a core technological advancement adopted in construction projects. However, the process of BIM implementation is being affected by various factors depending on specific circumstances. This study aims to identify global factors influencing BIM adoption in construction projects. By a comprehensive review of the previous literature, this study managed 39 critical factors impacting construction labor productivity, which were categorized as primary 5 groups, namely, human, management, technology, project, and external. A total of 159 valid samples were collected by respondents who completed a questionnaire survey according to their previous direct or indirect participation in the implementation of construction projects. These factors were ranked based on their Relative Important Index (RII) and descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that the most significant factors affecting BIM adoption in construction project implementation consist of (1) "perceived usefulness," (2) "speed of BIM tools," (3) "perceived benefits of BIM for organization," (4) "technology quality," and (5) "experience and skills".

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Section: Project Complexitymentioning

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Factors affecting adoption of building information modeling in construction projects: A case of Vietnam

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“…Motivation factors (e.g. rewards, work satisfaction) affect project workforce productivity (Van Tam et al, 2021).…”

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The dark side of projectification: a systematic literature review and research agenda on the negative aspects of project work and their consequences for individual project workers

Velasco

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2022

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PurposeProject work usually has a positive connotation and is considered innovative and modern. However, many project workers suffer from chronic stress, work overload and burnout. This study aims to integrate the determinants of the negative aspects of project work and their implications for individuals involved in projects.Design/methodology/approachA systematic review was used to analyze 290 papers from various disciplines to identify the most used theories, determinants of the negative aspects of project work and the consequences of these aspects for project participants' work-related and overall well-being.FindingsBased on the findings of the review, this paper develops a multi-level framework that includes determinants at the levels of society, organizations, projects and individuals and discusses opportunities for further research. The findings show that socio-psychological theories and occupational health theories are the dominant theories used in research. The most frequently studied individual outcomes are affective symptoms and work-related outcomes. Detrimental individual outcomes are mostly associated with psychosocial work factors.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive review of research on the negative aspects of project work and their implications for project workers. The multi-level framework can serve as a guide for future research and provides important insights for practitioners.

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“…Improving productivity is a major concern for any company in the construction industry [11]. One of the most important factors influencing construction labour productivity is manpower [12]. Despite many technological advances, labour is still an important asset for the construction industry, as the quality of its products is dependent on labour.…”

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Construction Labour Measurement in Reinforced Concrete Floating Caissons in Maritime Ports

2022

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This research work attempts to approach the measuring of the working equipment necessary to make floating caissons for maritime work and their performances. With this objective, an empirical study has been carried out based on the construction of five floating caissons with a rectangular layout of 34.00 meters in length, 17.00 meters in width, and 19.00 meters in depth, lightened with 32 vertical cells. This work was carried out in the port of Granadilla, Tenerife (Spain). The updated scientific literature related to the execution of this type of floating structure refers to the importance of the calculation hypotheses, the actions to be taken into account, the service states or the importance of the choice of materials (concrete and steel). However, scientific research does not seem to face the problem of how to size the working team necessary to execute this type of structure. The work force is approached from the point of view of the adequate sizing of working groups. The important contribution of the article to the project and construction management literature is the development and capability of an easy-to-use optimization model for planning the labour and labour days required in floating caisson construction. The optimization model proposed in this research allows the project managers of a construction company to estimate the labour costs and teams necessary in the execution of the construction. This gives it a competitive advantage both in the construction phase and in the bidding phase for the award of the work. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-02-01 Full Text: PDF

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Critical factors affecting construction labor productivity: A comparison between perceptions of project managers and contractors

Cited by 41 publications

References 47 publications

Factors affecting adoption of building information modeling in construction projects: A case of Vietnam

Factors affecting adoption of building information modeling in construction projects: A case of Vietnam

The dark side of projectification: a systematic literature review and research agenda on the negative aspects of project work and their consequences for individual project workers

Construction Labour Measurement in Reinforced Concrete Floating Caissons in Maritime Ports

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