Abstract
Skilled worker is the main fuel to run the construction industry. To enhance construction management processes, worker is a vital factor. Lacking of skilled worker, have a huge negative impact on the construction cost, schedule and quality of construction work. Nine skilled worker parameter is setting out as Bangladesh perspective. The main objective of this study is to reality check of skilled worker parameter by evaluating the status level of worker against each parameter. The study was conducted by questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was designed by a comprehensive literature review and expert opinion. The data were collected through questionnaire survey among the construction workers in Bangladesh. The percentages of workers who satisfy the parameters of construction safety, materials, equipment and tools, labour law and BNBC are 19.35%, 6.45%, 9.68%, 4.87% and 2.30% respectively. The workers having the professional training, minimum education and minimum working experience are 6.45%, 46.06% and 62.50% respectively. And the physically fit worker is found 62.25% in this study. Increased numbers of skilled workers boost the construction process and productivity that creates a very positive impact in the construction industry and enriches the national economy of Bangladesh.
Highlights
The construction industry has been known as the largest industry in the world
The construction sector dominates over a large portion of the world economy and GDP
Almost half of the total workers are unaware of construction safety measure they are falling into accidents every day at a high rate
Summary
The construction industry has been known as the largest industry in the world. The construction sector dominates over a large portion of the world economy and GDP. The construction industry has a significant role in contributing to the overall development of Bangladesh as it enhances the economy and generates a huge employment field. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with 163 million population [3] and more than 1252 people live in per Square Kilometer [4]. For this huge size of the population, a huge in number but uncontrolled construction industries are growing quickly. This study 9 fundamental parameters of skilled worker are set by literature review and discussion with experts
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