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Adekunle, T O (2015) Thermal performance of low-carbon prefabricated timber housing in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Kent School of Architecture, University of Kent.
Al-Shabbani, Z (2019) Improving safety performance of highway maintenance crews through pre-task safety toolbox talks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Bundock, J D (1974) Speculative housebuilding and some aspects of the activities of the speculative housebuilder within the Greater London outer suburban area 1919-1939, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Economic and Social History, University of Kent.
Catalina, A J (2016) Development of a statistical theory-based capital cost estimating methodology for light rail transit corridor evaluation under varying alignment characteristics, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Dadi, G B (2013) Applying cognitive principles to the delivery of engineering information by different mediums, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Dai, J (2006) A latent analysis and prototype system to manage jobsite factors impacting construction labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: coordination; workforce; construction equipment; construction labor; construction site; equipment; productivity; training; focus group
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305317458
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As the major player executing construction processes and activities, craft workers have an important impact on construction productivity. Craft workers are certainly in the ideal position to know where and how much of a site's productivity is lost or gained at the work face. Nevertheless, craft workers' input and their perception of the factors that influence their ability to be productive has rarely been sought by either practitioner and researchers in the construction industry. This research study craft workers' view of construction labor productivity. Specifically, this research examines the factors affecting craft workers' ability to be productive and the underlying structure of these factors. First, focus group sessions were conducted on nine jobsites throughout the U.S. with craft workers and their immediate supervisors to identify the factors affecting construction productivity. Next, a nation wide survey were administered to nearly 2,000 craft workers and their immediate supervisors to identify the relative magnitude of the factors' impact on construction labor productivity and to also solicit their suggestions on how to resolve these factors. Through descriptive and ANOVA analyses, it is found that the most significant factors are consistently associated with construction equipment, engineering drawings, tools and consumables, and materials. The research also finds that the factors affecting construction productivity are related to each other. A systematic approach need be employed to examine the factors affecting construction labor productivity in order to improve construction productivity efficiently and effectively. A total of 10 latent factors are identified to represent the relationship among the factors affecting construction labor productivity as Construction Equipment Factors, Material Factors, Tool and Consumable Factors, Engineering Drawing Management Factors, Direction and Coordination Factors, Project Management Factors, Training Factors, Craft Worker Factors, Superintendent Competency Factors, and Foreman Competency Factors. Regression analyses further recognize Construction Equipment Factors, Project Management Factors and Craft Worker Factors having the greatest possibility to improve construction productivity based on craft workers' perception. Finally, a prototype system is proposed to assist project management in planning and managing the factors by engaging craft workers. Keywords. Construction, Productivity, Workforce, Construction Site, Factor Analysis
Dyer, B D (2010) Construction industry productivity: Examining the effects of omitted variable bias in the census construction price index models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Gana, V F G (2018) Soft Landings based Design Management as a tool to enhance Sustainability: a case study of non-residential buildings in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Kent School of Architecture, University of Kent.
Hirbod, S (2018) The application of EnerPHit standard to residential tower blocks in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Kent School of Architecture, University of Kent.
Jazayeri, E (2019) Hazard recognition and risk perception among union electricians, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Karimi, H (2017) Quantitative analysis of the impact of craft labor availability on construction project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Liu, H (2017) The impact of owner practices and procedures on construction project safety performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Mahdy, M M M (2014) Applying architecture simulation tools to assess building sustainable design: adapting the Egyptian residential energy code for climate change, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Kent School of Architecture, University of Kent.
Uddin, M M (2011) Robust statistical methods for non-normal quality assurance data analysis in transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Yasin, M F (2005) A taxonomy and analysis of the relationship between changes in material technology and construction productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
Zhai, D (2010) The relationship between information technology and construction productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kentucky.
zu Ermgassen, S O S E (2022) Hard questions, concrete solutions: Mitigating the ecological impacts of the global infrastructure boom, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kent.