TECHNICAL NOTES
Mar 1, 1988
Variation in Work Improvement Potential for Small/Medium Contractors
Authors: Enno Koehn, Fellow, ASCE, and John ManuelAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 114, Issue 3
Abstract
The results of a study of small- to medium-sized construction firms designed to determine their perceptions concerning construction productivity is presented. The functions that were viewed as having high potential for productivity improvement include supervision (73%), labor contracts (62%), labor relations (68%), planning (53%), scheduling (53%), and communications (55%). The findings also suggest that between 1981 and 1986 the problem of low productivity has been substantially reduced for small/medium contractors. In addition, a decrease in the productivity improvement potential of OSHA was detected.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 114 • Issue 3 • March 1988
Pages: 505 - 509
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Published online: Mar 1, 1988
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Enno Koehn, Fellow, ASCE
Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Lamar Univ., P.O. Box 10024, Beaumont, TX 77710
John Manuel
Engr., Ewell W. Finley, P. C., Consulting Engrs., 3418 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, N.Y. 11101
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