Analyzing important work motivators for architects in the project delivery process

Abstract

People can be motivated when the right factor occurs in their work. As a result, they will work harder and deliver better performance. Being able to achieve optimum work performance is one of the ways to ensure professionals will remain competitive and survive in the construction industry. Thus, this study aims to analyze the most important factors that motivate architects to work in the project delivery process. The assessment of architects’ important work motivators was carried out using self-evaluation through a questionnaire survey. There were 131 completed and usable questionnaires received and used for data analysis. A relative importance index (RII) was adopted to rank the relative importance of the architect’s work motivation factors. The results revealed that having adequate resources in the process of delivering a project is the most important factor which motivates architects to work. The results can be used as a valuable feedback for the employers of consultant firms as well as the clients that seek to enhance the performance of their key design contributor by providing the appropriate work motivators which can motivate architects to achieve higher performance in building project delivery process.