On-site construction productivity in Malaysian infrastructure projects

• Main Authors: Durdyev, S., Ismail, S.
• Format: Article
• Published: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 2016
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/71718/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84997483387&doi=10.1108%2fSS-12-2015-0058&partnerID=40&md5=a48610b61905089d3483124ff14b83d5
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors constraining the on-site construction productivity and measures for its improvement in Malaysian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: Questionnaire survey is administered to 171 respondents, comprising government authorities and construction players. A total of 39 constraints are found to be significant factors in various risk levels. Findings: Consequently, improvement measures are recommended addressing those constraints to on-site construction productivity. It is believed that the findings of this study will assist in achieving high level of on-site construction productivity by focusing and acting upon the most risky constraints, where construction players in Malaysia could be guided well in their efforts in a time-, cost- and quality-effective manner. Originality/value: It is believed that the findings of this study will assist in achieving high level of on-site construction productivity by focusing and acting upon the most risky constraints, where construction players in Malaysia could be guided well in their efforts in a time-, cost- and quality-effective manner.