A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria

Olomolaiye, Paul; Ogunlana, S. O.

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 flow-chart of necessary actions. The paper also introduces the concept of hyper-production into construction productivity and advocates the development of a construction productivity expert system in developed countries where builders can afford computers. © 1989, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 1989
• Journal: Construction Management and Economics
• Print ISSN: 0144-6193
• Electronic ISSN: 1466-433X
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 175-186
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000020
• Keywords: monitoring, improvement, construction, operative productivity, Nigeria
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1037628
• Publisher URL: http://www.routledge.com/