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Böhme, T, Escribano, A, Heffernan, E E and Beazley, S (2018) Causes and mitigation for declining productivity in the Australian mid-rise residential construction sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 253–66.

Hasan, A, Elmualim, A, Rameezdeen, R, Baroudi, B and Marshall, A (2018) An exploratory study on the impact of mobile ICT on productivity in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 320–32.

Javed, A A, Pan, W, Chen, L and Zhan, W (2018) A systemic exploration of drivers for and constraints on construction productivity enhancement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 239–52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction productivity; Productivity growth; System dynamics; Causal loop diagrams; Industry development; Systemic framework;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2017-0099
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to investigate the complex interdependence of the factors in driving or hindering construction productivity at the industry, project and activity levels in a systemic manner. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design, which combines a critical literature review, an interview-based survey with 32 industry experts and five focus group meetings participated in by 109 representatives of a wide range of industry stakeholder groups, was employed to identify the drivers for and constraints on construction productivity enhancement in Hong Kong and explore the interrelated insights into the drivers and constraints. Findings The study conceptualised and validated a systemic framework for examining construction industry productivity, and developed three causal loop diagrams (CLDs) for illustrating the dynamic structures that underpin the complex systems of the drivers and constraints. Research limitations/implications Although the scope of the study was limited to Hong Kong, the results could be interpreted for critical learning in other urban contexts. Practical implications The systemic perspective of construction productivity and the CLDs of the drivers and constraints support the systems thinking of industry stakeholders in the formulation of holistic strategies for long-term construction industry productivity enhancement. Originality/value The study conceptualises construction productivity from a systemic perspective and provides empirically supported CLDs to facilitate future investigations into the complex system of construction productivity.

Ling, F Y Y (2018) International comparison of performance of public projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 281–92.

Ohueri, C C, Enegbuma, W I, Wong, N H, Kuok, K K and Kenley, R (2018) Labour productivity motivation framework for Iskandar Malaysia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 293–304.

Tanko, B L, Abdullah, F, Mohamad Ramly, Z and Enegbuma, W I (2018) An implementation framework of value management in the Nigerian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 305–19.

Ugulu, R A and Allen, S (2018) Using the learning curve theory in the investigation of on-site craft gangs’ blockwork construction productivity. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 267–80.