Productivity improvement of unskilled labour on construction sites: the perspective of skilled labour at Accra Polytechnic Sites.
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2017-01-19
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Abstract
Unskilled labour productivity on construction sites is highly needed and improving
their output is a vital performance measure needed to enhance the efficiency and
effectiveness of the construction industry. Thus, the study aimed to determine
measures for improving unskilled labour productivity on construction sites from the
perspective of skilled labourer. A questionnaire survey was conducted among
building contractors who were working on Accra Polytechnic sites were selected to
solicit information pertaining improvement of unskilled labour productivity. The data
collected was analysed quantitatively, using the Relative Importance Index (RII). The
findings revealed that, lack of education, poor health of the workers, ignorance of
safety precautions and psychological needs were some of the factors affecting their
output. Again, employee motivation, employee training, communication and job
satisfaction were the key variables to improve unskilled labour productivity on
construction sites. It was recommended that, education and training sessions should
be organized frequently and job security to enhance the productivity of unskilled
labourers on construction sites making them more effective and efficient in terms of
productivity improvement.
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Building Technology, College of Art and Built Environment in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, 2016
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Unskilled labour, Construction sites, Productivity, Productivity improvement