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Faulkner, A C, Sargent, J H and Wearne, S H (1989) Civil engineers' managerial roles and needs: report of survey. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 155-74.

Miskawi, Z (1989) An S-curve equation for project control. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 115-24.

Ofori, G (1989) Housing in Singapore: determinants of success and lessons for the developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 137-53.

Olomolaiye, P O and Ogunlana, S O (1989) A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 175-86.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: motivation; Nigeria; operative; productivity
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000020
  • Abstract:

    Survey of production outputs, production problems and motivation of construction operatives on seven sites showed that there is scope for improving productivity in the Nigerian construction industry. A system for monitoring and improving construction productivity on sites is presented. The recommended system works on a pre-potent factor principle using a simple slow-chart of necessary actions. They also introduces the concept of hyper-production into construction productivity and advocates the development of a construction productivity expert system is developed countries where builders an afford computers.

Powell, C (1989) Workload fluctuations and aspects of building quality. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 125-36.

Skitmore, M R, Stradling, S G and Tuohy, A P (1989) Project management under uncertainty. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 103-13.

Wijesundera, D A and Harris, F C (1989) The selection of materials handling methods in construction by simulation. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 95-102.