Measuring productivity of labour intensive work practices in road construction in africa

By Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

Measuring productivity of labour intensive work practices in road construction in africa examines an issue of constant concern in the construction industry, that of productivity.

Using data from Ghana and South Africa, it presents research into the productivity of local contractors in these countries whilst examining the predominance of labour-intensive production methods.

Measuring productivity of labour intensive work practices in road construction in africa begins by considering the theoretical and conceptual perspectives on labour productivity in the construction industry in the existing literature, before reviewing current productivity measurement frameworks.

Measuring productivity of labour intensive work practices in road construction in africa then explores the productivity of labour-intensive public works projects in South Africa and Ghana alongside a general discussion of key factors affecting construction productivity in these countries.

Whilst the focus is on road construction, the framework developed can be applied to any number of construction projects to measure, and ultimately improve productivity.

Measuring productivity of labour intensive work practices in road construction in africa is useful reading for researchers and practitioners looking to understand the factors influencing labour productivity in construction at both the industry and the project level, including construction managers, quantity surveyors, cost engineers and project managers.