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100 _aJergeas, G
245 _aConstruction productivity: a survey of industry practices
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490 _aCost Engineer
_v38(6) November 2000, 20-23(4)
520 _aExamines productivity in the construction industry, focusing on the variety of productivity methods, how they are measured, and ways to achieve higher productivity. Suggests that labour productivity is the most reliable measure in construction, and outlines 'internal' and 'external' factors which can affect construction productivity. Discusses findings from a questionnaire survey sent to construction companies in Calgary, Canada, in which respondents were asked to comment on differing practices for measuring and improving productivity, and ideas for improving of existing practices. Concludes that achieving higher productivity is a management function, and further research and development in needed. Graphs. Charts. References.
590 _aABS
650 _aPERFORMANCE
650 _aMANAGEMENT
650 _aLABOUR COSTS
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650 _aPRODUCTIVITY
650 _aMeasurement
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690 _aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-MANAGEMENT
700 _aChishty, M
700 _aLeitner, M
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