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Survey of management practices enhancing labor productivity in multi-storey building construction projects

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  • Argaw Tarekegn Gurmu
  • Ajibade Ayodeji Aibinu

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify and prioritize management practices that have the potential to improve labor productivity in multi-storey building construction projects. Design/methodology/approach - The study adopted two-phase mixed-methods research design and 58 project managers, contract administrators and project coordinators were involved in the survey. During Phase I, qualitative data were collected from 19 experts using interviews and the management practices that could enhance labor productivity in multi-storey building construction projects were identified. In Phase II, quantitative data were collected from 39 contractors involved in the delivery of multi-storey building projects by using questionnaires. The data were analyzed to prioritize the practices identified in Phase I. Findings - Well-defined scope of work, safety and health policy, safety and health plan, hazard analysis, long-lead materials identification, safe work method statement, and toolbox safety meetings are the top seven practices that have the potential to improve labor productivity in multi-storey building projects. Originality/value - The research identifies the management practices that can be implemented to enhance labor productivity in multi-storey building construction projects in the context of Australia. Being the first study in the Australian context, the findings can be used as benchmark for international comparison.

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  • Argaw Tarekegn Gurmu & Ajibade Ayodeji Aibinu, 2018. "Survey of management practices enhancing labor productivity in multi-storey building construction projects," International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 67(4), pages 717-735, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijppmp:ijppm-02-2017-0032
    DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-02-2017-0032
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    1. Vu, Khuong & Hartley, Kris, 2022. "Sources of transport sector labor productivity performance in industrialized countries: Insights from a decomposition analysis," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 129(C), pages 204-218.

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