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Agyekum, K, Adinyira, E, Baiden, B, Ampratwum, G and Duah, D (2019) Barriers to the adoption of green certification of buildings. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 1035–55.

Al-Saeed, Y, Parn, E, Edwards, D J and Scaysbrook, S (2019) A conceptual framework for utilising BIM digital objects (BDO) in manufacturing design and production. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 960–84.

Gamil, Y and Rahman, I A R (2019) Awareness and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) implementation in the Yemen construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 1077–84.

He, W, Shi, Y and Kong, D (2019) Construction of a 5D duration and cost optimisation model based on genetic algorithm and BIM. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 929–42.

Hussin, M H, Othman, N H and Wan Ibrahim, M H (2019) Carbonation of concrete containing mussel (Perna viridis) shell ash. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 904–28.

Koranteng, C, Simons, B and Essel, C (2019) Climate responsive buildings: a comfort assessment of buildings on KNUST campus, Kumasi. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 862–77.

Okojie, D E, Jimoh, A A, Hamam, Y and Yusuff, A A (2019) Optimal capacity utilisation of transmission lines network in power flow operations: a survey. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 1056–76.

Owusu-Manu, D, Asiedu, R O, Edwards, D J, Donkor-Hyiaman, K, Abuntori, P A and El-Gohary, H (2019) An assessment of mortgage loan default propensity in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 985–1017.

Pornthepkasemsant, P and Charoenpornpattana, S (2019) Identification of factors affecting productivity in Thailand’s construction industry and proposed maturity model for improvement of the productivity. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 849–61.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Labour productivity; Maturity model; Construction contractor; Productivity improvement;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-10-2017-0109
  • Abstract:
    Low productivity is one of the main challenges facing the Thai construction industry. The purpose of this study is to identify factors affecting the productivity of Thailand’s construction industry and to develop a maturity model for improvement of the productivity. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected quantitatively through questionnaire surveys targeting different Thai construction companies to identify factors affecting the productivity in the Thai construction industry. Based on the identified factors and opinions of experts, a maturity model was then developed and validated. Findings The top five factors affecting the productivity are labor skills, material management, equipment management, site management and safety. A maturity model for the productivity improvement has been developed, and its performance is satisfactory. Research limitations/implications The productivity maturity model is based on data collected in Thailand, and the model is valid only in Thailand or other countries which have similar social and economic circumstance. Practical implications Construction companies may use the proposed maturity model as a framework for improving their productivity. Originality/value Unlike other studies, which usually rely on an issue-based approach, this study uses a systematic company-wide approach to improve the productivity.

Rajabion, L, Wakil, K, Badfar, A, Mojtabavi Naeini, S and Zareie, B (2019) A new model for assessing the impact of ICT and digital knowledge on students’ thoughts and beliefs. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 943–59.

Santhosh, C (2019) Impact of determinants on early internationalization. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 1018–34.

Thanaraj, D P, N., A and Arulraj, P (2019) Experimental investigation of mechanical properties and physical characteristics of concrete under standard fire exposure. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(05), 878–903.