Factors affecting baseline productivity in masonry construction: A comparative study in the us, uk and jordan

Ghaleb J. Sweis; Rateb J. Sweis; Ayman A. Abu Hammad; H. Randolph Thomas

doi:10.3763/asre.2008.5118

Factors affecting baseline productivity in masonry construction: A comparative study in the us, uk and jordan

Ghaleb J. Sweis, Rateb J. Sweis, Ayman A. Abu Hammad, H. Randolph Thomas

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Abstract

This paper presents a comparative study of masonry construction productivity among three countries, namely United States, United Kingdom, and Jordan. It aims at quantifying factors that cause significant changes in baseline productivity. This is done by theoretically reviewing, quantifying, and comparing the baselines among the three selected countries. Analysis showed the quantified differences in the baseline value from one country to another are due mainly to skills and work methods used especially the labor component that is frequently assigned to material handling.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	146-152
Number of pages	7
Journal	Architectural Science Review
Volume	51
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3763/asre.2008.5118
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Baseline productivity
Construction industry
Construction labour productivity
Labour
Masonry construction
Material handling
Work methods

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Architecture

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