Productivity in Construction-A Critical Review of Research

摘要: The aim is to bring a fresh perspective the construction productivity research agenda, which congruent with new demands in industry and its ever changing nature. articles had ‘construction productivity’ as keyword abstract, were published each of three journals (JCEM, CEM IJP) from earliest year that been uploaded respective official website journal identified. Out 5862 searched, only 121 fulfilled selection criteria, titles examined. past decade has witnessed continuation same relentless interest studies. findings revealed that, studies: five types have examined; data collection methods deployed; objects can be classified under seven categories. high number studies are devoted ‘measurement ‘examining casual relationships productivity’. study ascertained main drawbacks strong empirical inclination methodologies adopted overwhelming positivist approach examining issues. absence follow-up investigate validity measurement techniques models test claims made improvement studies, striking feature. Another impressive finding lack scholarly attention incorporate blue-collar worker perspective, employee involvement, social dimension into research. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v46i4.6808 ENGINEER, Vol. 46, No.04, pp. 31-42, 2013