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Abu Dabous, S and Alkass, S (2008) Decision support method for multi-criteria selection of bridge rehabilitation strategy. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 883–93.

Bowen, P, Dorrington, R, Distiller, G, Lake, H and Besesar, S (2008) HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: an empirical study. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 827–39.

Chen, J-H, Yang, L-R, Chen, W H and Chang, C K (2008) Case-based allocation of onsite supervisory manpower for construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 805–14.

Doloi, H (2008) Application of AHP in improving construction productivity from a management perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 841–54.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: analytical hierarchy process; productivity; site management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190802244789
  • Abstract:
    Poor productivity of construction workers is one of the major causes of cost overruns and schedule slippages in construction projects. Anecdotal evidence suggests that workers' attitudes towards higher productivity may not be limited to purely financial rewards, but inherently linked to many other latent factors. Some building construction projects in Melbourne are compared to each other to ascertain the factors that influence productivity. The factors and their relative importance impacting on workers' productivity are investigated by using a structured questionnaire survey approach. The survey was formulated with 72 questions covering three broad categories, namely (1) project planning; (2) incentives/disincentives; and (3) job satisfaction. Perceived best practices that impact on improvement of productivity on site were identified from 19 targeted experts. Analytical hierarchy process shows that the biggest influences on productivity are planning and programming. The outcome of this study should assist management decisions in determining the effect on productivity and suggest possible improvements to establish the appropriate management procedures for most productive use of labour resources in construction projects.

Menches, C L, Hanna, A S, Nordheim, E V and Russell, J S (2008) Impact of pre-construction planning and project characteristics on performance in the US electrical construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 855–69.

Skitmore, M (2008) First and second price independent values sealed bid procurement auctions: some scalar equilibrium results. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 787–803.

Wong, J M W, Chiang, Y H and Ng, T S (2008) Construction and economic development: the case of Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 815–26.

Yip, B, Rowlinson, S and Siu, O L (2008) Coping strategies as moderators in the relationship between role overload and burnout. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 871–82.