Study of relationship between cost overrun and labour productivity in road construction projects
by Ibrahim Mahamid
International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management (IJPQM), Vol. 24, No. 2, 2018

Abstract: This study aims at examining the relationship between cost overrun and labour productivity. To do so, a questionnaire survey was used to elicit the attitude of consultants and contractors towards the factors affecting cost overrun and labour productivity in road construction projects in the West Bank. The study has established that among the various factors that causes cost overrun, awarding the bid to the lowest price, poor planning in early stages of the project, and financial status of the owner top the list. The respondents' input revealed that the most significant factors affecting labour productivity are: lack in materials, inaccurate drawings and specifications, and lack of labour experience. Regression analysis was used to show the impact of labour productivity on cost overrun using data collected from implemented projects in the West Bank. Significant direct relationship was found between cost overrun and labour productivity in base works of road construction projects.

Online publication date: Wed, 16-May-2018

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management (IJPQM):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

    Username:        Password:         

Forgotten your password?


Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com