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Akhavian, R and Behzadan, A H (2013) Knowledge-Based Simulation Modeling of Construction Fleet Operations Using Multimodal-Process Data Mining. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Chou, J, Irawan, N and Pham, A (2013) Project Management Knowledge of Construction Professionals: Cross-Country Study of Effects on Project Success. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

De Jarnette, V, McCarthy, L M, Bennert, T and Guercio, M C (2013) Use of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Principles to Assign Asphalt Pavement Pay Factor Adjustments. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

El Asmar, M, Hanna, A S and Loh, W (2013) Quantifying Performance for the Integrated Project Delivery System as Compared to Established Delivery Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Goedert, J D and Sekpe, V D (2013) Decision Support System–Enhanced Scheduling in Matrix Organizations Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Hindman, D P, Timko, P D and Nussbaum, M A (2013) Mechanical Response of Unbraced Wood Composite I-Joist to Walking Loads. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Hwang, B and Soh, C K (2013) Trade-Level Productivity Measurement: Critical Challenges and Solutions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Productivity; Construction management; Singapore; Measurement; Productivity; Construction; Best practice; Singapore; Labor and personnel issues;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000761
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry is labor intensive by nature; consequently, the measurement of trade-level productivity is a critical component that can be used to assess the overall productivity of the industry. Despite its importance, little research has been conducted to investigate the challenges that contractors and subcontractors face in measuring productivity accurately at the trade level. As a result, this study aims to identify critical challenges in the measurement of trade-level productivity and to explore plausible solutions for these challenges in order to improve productivity assessment in the industry. On the basis of an extensive literature review and a survey and interviews with industry experts, a total of 17 critical challenges and 24 plausible solutions were identified and analyzed statistically. The findings from this study will help to shed light on the difficulties that contractors and subcontractors encounter during trade-level productivity measurement, and will identify solutions that can be used effectively to deal with these challenges.

Jiang, H, Xu, Y and Liu, C (2013) Construction Price Prediction Using Vector Error Correction Models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Kang, Y, Kim, C, Son, H, Lee, S and Limsawasd, C (2013) Comparison of Preproject Planning for Green and Conventional Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Leung, M, Yu, J and Liang, Q (2013) Improving Public Engagement in Construction Development Projects from a Stakeholder’s Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Ning, Y and Ling, F Y Y (2013) Reducing Hindrances to Adoption of Relational Behaviors in Public Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Pikas, E, Sacks, R and Hazzan, O (2013) Building Information Modeling Education for Construction Engineering and Management. II: Procedures and Implementation Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Praticò, F G (2013) New Road Surfaces: Logical Bases for Simple Quality-Related Pay Adjustments. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Sacks, R and Pikas, E (2013) Building Information Modeling Education for Construction Engineering and Management. I: Industry Requirements, State of the Art, and Gap Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Thomas, A, Davis, B, Dadi, G B and Goodrum, P M (2013) Case Study on the Effect of 690 mpa (100 ksi) Steel Reinforcement on Concrete Productivity in Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).

Won, J, Lee, G, Dossick, C and Messner, J (2013) Where to Focus for Successful Adoption of Building Information Modeling within Organization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11).