Factors affecting labor productivity in the global construction industry: a critical review,  classification and ranking

Ray Ardila; Manuel Yesid Durán Padra; Karen Yuset Vides Martinez; Guillermo Mejía Aguilar

doi:10.22517/23447214.25546

Factors affecting labor productivity in the global construction industry: a critical review, classification and ranking

Authors

Ray Ardila University Industrial of Santander https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2521-7265
Manuel Yesid Durán Padra University Industrial of Santander UIS, Colombia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5605-3845
Karen Yuset Vides Martinez University Industrial of Santander UIS, Colombia https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0321-0268
Guillermo Mejía Aguilar University Industrial of Santander UIS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22517/23447214.25546

Keywords:

Labor Productivity; Construction Industry; Growth challenges; Ranking factors; Sectoral advancement.

Abstract

The construction industry plays a fundamental role in economic development and job creation, but it faces challenges of labor productivity that have been exacerbated due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Labor productivity is a critical component of success, as it influences the duration, costs, and efficiency of
projects. Understanding the nature of factors affecting labor productivity is essential to finding solutions. This study examined the literature to identify key factors influencing labor productivity, departing from conventional analytical approaches. Through mixed-methods analysis, qualitative approaches of systematic reviews identified influential factors based on 97 documents.
Subsequently, they were classified using a combination of statistical analysis and hierarchical clustering methods that encompassed both internal and external factors. The Importance Value Index allowed for the classification of the 30 most critical factors, analyzing three possible ranking scenarios. The study found that the interest in researching the topic remains relevant and has evolved over time. In recent years, greater attention has been paid to labor, management, work environment, and technical aspects. The results indicate that internal project factors, such as scheduling, planning, technical considerations, and resource
management, are more predictable and controllable than external factors. Effective resource management and a comprehensive approach are essential for optimizing construction productivity. Project-level factors, as well as materials, tools, and equipment, play an important role. By synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying and classifying key productivity factors, this study offers valuable insights to construction professionals, policymakers, and researchers seeking to improve labor productivity and optimize project outcomes.

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Ardila, R., Durán Padra, M. Y., Vides Martinez, K. Y., & Mejía Aguilar, G. (2024). Factors affecting labor productivity in the global construction industry: a critical review, classification and ranking. Scientia Et Technica, 29(01), 18–33. https://doi.org/10.22517/23447214.25546

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