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An Assessment Of The Impact Of Work Environment On The Productivity Of Construction Skilled Workers In Imo State, Nigeria
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1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
Productivity
has a great significance in construction labour productivity constitute
a significant part of production input for construction project. In the
construction industry, many external and internal factors are never
constant and are difficult to anticipate. This factor leads to
continuous variation in labour productivity. It is necessary to make
sure that a reduction in productivity does not affect the plan and
schedule of the work and does not cause delay. The consequences of
these delays could result in serious money losses. Further, considerable
cost can be saved if productivity is improved because the same work can
be done with less manpower, thus reducing overall labour
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The
study would be of immense value to all the construction skilled workers
in the construction work environment in Nigeria. It hopes to suggest
way for improvement of performance, permit efficient utilization of
resources as well as to promote knowledge and research general issue of
productivity on construction industry in Nigeria. Above all the study
would contribute to the growth of construction industry in Nigeria and
then strengthen the nation economy.
1.6 THE LIMITATION OF STUDY
Although
the focus of the study is Nigeria, the study is limited to southeast
Nigeria. It is believed that construction skilled workers are not
illiterates and have the same character nationwide. Therefore the
situation/workforce behaviors are the same. Productivity assessment for
the purpose of this study is only limited to construction and work
environment. It is hoped that the study would achieve the intended aim
and objectives.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
PRODUCTIVITY: it
is the relationship between goods produced or a service provided and the
resource consume in doing it (TOFFIAR 1981)
ASSESSMENT: the value or amount at which something is calculated; it is the judgment or opinion of something.
SKILLED
WORKER: it is also known as tradesmen, these are any worker who has
some special skills, knowledge or ability in their work especially in
the construction industry.
CONSTRUCTION SITE: Pieces of ground were building construction or construction works/activities takes place.
ENVIRONMENT:
This the sum total of all internal and external influences and
condition affecting construction in developing activities.
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