SKILLED LABOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT ON SELECTED PUBLIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF SNNPRS

Abstract

Skilled labor force is one of the vital elements for the continuity and successful implementation of construction. This study explored the current status of skilled labor performance in building project of SNNPRS. The main approaches used in collecting information for the study were through a questionnaire survey, case study, interview and personal observations of some major construction sites of SNNPRS. Methodological triangulation and member checking bolstered the trustworthiness of those interpretations. The questionnaire survey was distributed to 114 respondents and a total of 105 responses were received and case studies of seven projects of three trades for each which are concrete, masonry and bar bending was taken. For the analysis of the data, statistical analysis by using SPSS software and descriptive statistics were employed. The finding of the research indicated that most trade not fulfills individual level performance criteria. The crew level performance for most projects with productivity performance ability ratio (PAR) was greater than one indicating that the studied crews’ productivity performance was low. The main factor which affect performance of skilled labor in the order of their rank were lack of follow up the work progress, cash flow and financial difficulties, Lack of Training for workers, Inadequate briefing, too much work load and absence of clear uniform standard to accept work. Skilled labor capability impacts the project objectives which are safety, quality, cost and schedule. Thus the researcher recommends possible ways to manage or reduce such factors. Periodic training should prepare in advance in order to improve skill performance and Project managers shall introduce performance management system at individual and crew level so as to have reliable planning and controlling system to manage their work. This study will contribute contractors which undertake construction projects and about ways of improving their current status of skilled labor.