Assessment on Labor Effectiveness and Productivity Measurement on Building Construction Project: A Case of Jimma Zone

Abstract

Measuring construction labor productivity can be a difficult endeavor. In contrast to manufacturing and other industries, construction duties vary significantly depending on project type, contractor specialty, and other considerations. When a product is not mass produced and standardized, it becomes more difficult to measure productivity. Despite these obstacles, industry researchers and practitioners have made significant progress in evaluating productivity in recent years, and some intriguing tendencies have developed. Although precise productivity indicators have varied, most sources concur that construction labor productivity has room for improvement. Labor productivity in construction projects adversely impacted the effectiveness and the success of organizations engaged in the Ethiopian and world construction industry. Poor construction labor productivity is one of the causes of cost and time overruns in building projects. This research's basic objective is assessment labor effectiveness and productivity measurement on building construction in Jimma Zone. The research employs a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess questionnaire responses and link and examine the correlations between facts and how such facts and relationships align with ideas and literature in the field. In addition, this strategy is used to get insights and comprehend people's perceptions of increasing effectiveness and labor productivity. A survey questionnaire was designed and disseminated to professional engineers working on building projects. This study's findings raise awareness and enhance comprehension of the factors affecting labor effectiveness and productivity, as well as the possible impact and possibilities for improvement in construction projects in the Jimma zone. Therefore, measuring labor productivity can be challenging, and numerous potentials exist for enhancement. Identification and understanding of factors that impact productivity are solid starting points.