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| 035 | _a(Sirsi) u109606 | ||
| 100 | _aJergeas, G | ||
| 245 | _aConstruction productivity: a survey of industry practices | ||
| 260 | _c2000 | ||
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_aCost Engineer _v38(6) November 2000, 20-23(4) |
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| 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 | ||
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_aMeasurement _96256 |
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| 690 | _aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-MANAGEMENT | ||
| 700 | _aChishty, M | ||
| 700 | _aLeitner, M | ||
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