Abstract
Skilled workers’ performance is one of the crucial aspects of labour productivity that requires proper attention for effective projects delivery in the construction industry. The level of skilled workers’ low performance has been seen to be a major factor which contributes toward inefficient construction projects productivity. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the causes of low-skilled workers’ performance in construction projects in the Nigeria. The objective was achieved through a structured quantitative method of questionnaire distributed to 150 respondents that comprise of active stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. 111 responses representing 74 % were retrieved. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The finding shows that; low wages of skilled, lack of sufficient skill acquisition centres and lack of incentive schemes for skilled workers were the most significant causes of low-skilled workers’ performance in the Nigerian construction industry. The homogenous analysis indicates that there are significant differences in perception of respondents on few variables whereas majority of respondents have similarities in most of the variables. The research findings indicate the need for stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry to provide incentives and motivate skilled workers, provide training and retraining, conducive working condition, supply of quality materials and equipment, and proper site management in order improve low-skilled workers’ performance in Nigerian construction industry towards optimal performance.
Highlights
Construction industry in many developing countries are greatly concerned with low level of skilled workers’ productivity due to economic, social, physical and psychological related factors influencing the performance of the skilled workers [47]
The objective was achieved through a structured quantitative method of questionnaire distributed to 150 respondents that comprise of active stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. 111 responses representing 74 % were retrieved
The research findings indicate the need for stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry to provide incentives and motivate skilled workers, provide training and retraining, conducive working condition, supply of quality materials and equipment, and proper site management in order improve low-skilled workers’ performance in Nigerian construction industry towards optimal performance
Summary
Construction industry in many developing countries are greatly concerned with low level of skilled workers’ productivity due to economic, social, physical and psychological related factors influencing the performance of the skilled workers [47]. Low productivity of skilled workers’ is one of the most serious task facing the construction industry especially in developing countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other states in South east Asia [40]. In today’s global economic, skilled workers’ productivity is becoming more intense than ever due to the low level of quality performances of the skilled workers in the construction industries in most developing countries [24]. Ab Malik [14] assert that, productivity improvement can be achieved when construction workers with high skills and knowledge, together with sound physical and mental health perform tasks with efficiency and effectiveness. The cost of operatives comprises 30 % to 50 % of the overall projects’ cost, and it is regarded as a true reflection of the efficiency of the operation [41]
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