Labour productivity enhancement by using work study method in construction

Productivity remains an intriguing subject and a dominant issue in the construction sector, promising cost savings and efficient usage of resources. 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. This work concentrates on labour productivity ratios that are reducing day by day, which in turn harms organization's profitability. In this study an attempt has been made to relate the ill effects of falling labour productivity with the productivity of other resources such as material, equipment and capital. Analysis of the data collected was done using different statistical methods. This report includes explanations on labour productivity, productivity improvement using work study, factors affecting labour productivity and the remedies for the same.