A conceptual model to determine the impact of off-site construction on labour productivity

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Abstract

Despite the efforts of governments and firms, the construction industry is trailing other industries in labour productivity. Construction companies are interested in increasing their labour productivity, particularly when demand grows and construction firms cope with labour shortages. Off-site construction has proved to be a favourable policy to increase labour productivity. However, a complete understanding of the factors affecting construction labour productivity is lacking, and it is unclear which factors are influenced by off-site construction. This study developed a conceptual model describing how 15 factors influence the construction process and make a difference in labour productivity between off-site and on-site construction. The conceptual model shows that all 15 factors affect labour productivity in three ways: through direct effects, indirect effects and causal loops. The model is a starting point for further research to determine the impact of off-site construction on labour productivity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIGLC 2021 - 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction - Lean Construction in Crisis Times
Subtitle of host publicationResponding to the Post-Pandemic AEC Industry Challenges
EditorsLuis Fernando Alarcon, Vicente A. Gonzalez, Danny Murguia, Xavier Brioso
Pages945–954
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9786124802546
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventAnnual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29) - On line, Lima, Peru
Duration: 15 Jul 202117 Jul 2021
https://www.iglc.net/

Conference

ConferenceAnnual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29)
Country/TerritoryPeru
CityLima
Period15/07/2117/07/21
Internet address

Keywords

  • Labour productivity
  • construction process
  • off-site construction
  • modelling

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