The influence of buildability on construction productivity in Singapore

The main objective of this study is to examine the influence of buildability on construction productivity in Singapore. As the Singapore construction industry is currently experiencing continual increase in construction labour cost and shortage of labour supply, it is therefore important to look int...

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Main Authors: Chan, Ewe Jin, Er, Kian Hoo
Other Authors: Lim, Ewe Chye
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/19510
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The main objective of this study is to examine the influence of buildability on construction productivity in Singapore. As the Singapore construction industry is currently experiencing continual increase in construction labour cost and shortage of labour supply, it is therefore important to look into various measures to increase the productivity of the present workforce. Buildability is one of the main factors that can facilitate the construction work progress and hence increase productivity.