Professional perceptions on the roles of skilled workers in performance of the construction industry
by Mohammed Isah Leje; Bandi Shamsulhadi; Abdullah Fadhlin
International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management (IJPSPM), Vol. 10, No. 2/3, 2022

Abstract: Skilled workers in the construction sector are essential in the socio-economic growth of the industry. Despite these concerns, not much research has examined the roles of skilled workers in performance of the construction industry. Therefore, this research aims to identify the most significant roles of skilled workers based on construction industry professional's perceptions. A sample of 160 professionals was randomly selected from the list of quantity surveyors, architects, builders and engineers. Data were analysed through relative importance index for ranking comparison among the professionals. Rank agreement factor and percentage rank agreement factor were used to measure the agreement of the importance ranking. The results revealed improve work quality, improve overall project delivery, increase long-term productivity, reduce wastages of construction materials and improve workmanship. These arise from improvement on organisational productivity, performance and profitability. Hence, policymakers should ensure the supply of skilled workers for the performance of the construction industry.

Online publication date: Tue, 18-Oct-2022

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