The Effects of Environmental Factors on Worker Productivity in the Construction Industry.
Abstract
Worker productivity is a foremost consideration in the construction industry. It captures, directly or indirectly, the interest of nearly everybody: contractors, owners, designers, lenders, insurers, consumers, fellow workers, transporters, suppliers, users, and the general public. Good worker productivity increases profits, decreases costs, moves materials, inhibits waste, conserves time, promotes good morale, increases motivation, decreases absenteeism, generates public good-will, promotes enthusiasm, minimizes injuries, and eases scheduling and planning. Environmental conditions have a considerable impact on human performance and productivity in the construction industry in either an adverse or beneficial manner. Yet, very little has been written on the relationship between environmental factors and productivity as they relate to construction. The sparse information in the published literature generally reports the results of various laboratory experiments, performed under sterile, unrealistic conditions, and usually involving subjects other than construction workers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA163712
Entities
People
- Edward F. St. Germain
Organizations
- University of Washington