Analyzing the Various Factors Affecting Lobour Productivity in Construction Industry

Productivity is one of the most important issues in both developed and developing countries. The developed countries are aware of the importance of economic growth and social welfare. The developing countries which face unemployment problems, inflation and resource scarcity seek to utilize resources and in such a way as to achieve economic growth and improve citizens lives. The aim of this project work is to identify factors affecting labour productivity and also to study causes i.e. labour problems on site and its effects on the construction projects. Some of the important factors affecting labour productivity are; quality of site management, material shortage, timely payment of wages, labour experience, misunderstandings between labour and superintendent etc. Here problems faced by the labour on Indian construction sites are dealt in detail. Problems like non-availability of proper accommodation, basic amenities, low wages, safety related problems, security etc., exists in almost all Indian construction sites. Analysis of the data collected was done using different statistical methods. This report includes explanations on labour productivity, a case study of residential building construction using Microsoft Project (MSP), productivity improvement using work study, factors affecting labour productivity and the remedies for the same.