Literature Review: Factors Affecting Labor Productivity in the Construction Sector
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37253/jcep.v6i1.10288Keywords:
Tenaga Kerja, Produktivitas, Konstruksi, Systematic Literature Riview (SLR)Abstract
Labor productivity in the construction industry plays a crucial role in project success, particularly in terms of efficiency, cost, and completion time. However, the sector faces persistent challenges in improving productivity due to various factors, such as workforce skills, project management, rapid technological changes, and strict safety regulations. This study aims to identify the dominant factors influencing construction labor productivity using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. By analyzing 100 scholarly articles from indexed international journals, data synthesis was carried out based on the frequency of factor occurrences in the literature. The findings indicate that communication between project management and workers is the most dominant factor, appearing in 82 references. This is followed by work experience (81 references) and supervisor experience (77 references), highlighting how expertise and leadership at project sites significantly influence workforce efficiency. Additionally, these factors are categorized into ten main groups, with Site Operations & Management being the most influential category (11.93%), followed by Motivation (11.81%) and Construction Workforce (11.57%). Other factors, such as design changes, material quality, and weather conditions, also contribute to productivity, albeit with lower frequencies. These findings underscore the importance of effective project management, clear communication, and workforce experience in enhancing productivity at construction. Nevertheless, the results of this study may not fully apply to all types of projects due to differences in location and project conditions. Therefore, further research is needed to explore the impact of other factors, such as technology and regulations, on improving labor productivity in the construction sector.
References
Daftar Pustaka
F.S. Ibrahim, M. Esa, R.A. Rahman, International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology 12 (2021) 56–67.
W.S. Alaloul, M.A. Musarat, M.B.A. Rabbani, Q. Iqbal, A. Maqsoom, W. Farooq, Sustainability (Switzerland) 13 (2021).
Badan Pusat Statistik. (2020). Produk Domestik Bruto Indonesia menurut Lapangan Usaha. Jakarta: BPS.
M. Urrahmi, C.Z. Oktaviani, Mubarak, in: E3S Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, 2024.
O.J. Adebowale, J.N. Agumba, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 72 (2023) 1903–1923.
S.P.; Dozzi, S.M. Abourizk, [006] Productivity in Construction, n.d.
S.G. Naoum, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 65 (2016) 401–421.
M. Gunduz, A. Abu-Hijleh, Sustainability (Switzerland) 12 (2020) 1–18.
Han, S. H., Lee, S. H., Kim, H. Y., & Lee, J. S. (2021). Challenges and Strategies for Improving Construction Productivity. Journal of Management in Engineering, 37(2), 04020100. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000880.
N. Hashiguchi, S. Sengoku, Y. Kubota, S. Kitahara, Y. Lim, K. Kodama, Int J Environ Res Public Health 18 (2021) 1–21.
D. Won, B.G. Hwang, S.J. Chng, Sustainable Development 29 (2021) 398–418.
D.T. Hai, N. Van Tam, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal 13 (2020) 353–362.
K. Aghayeva, B. Ślusarczyk, Sustainability (Switzerland) 11 (2019).
B. Nirmalkumar, M.U. Yoganandhan, D.P.L. Meyyappan, Int J Eng Sci Res Technol 7 (2018) 512–516.
V. Gupta, R. Kansal, Int J Res Eng Technol 03 (2014) 34–37.
S. Palikhe, S. Kim, J.J. Kim, International Journal of Civil Engineering 17 (2019) 427–442.
A. Kazaz, T. Acikara, in: Procedia Comput Sci, Elsevier B.V., 2015, pp. 491–496.
A. Agrawal, S. Halder, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 21 (2020) 569–579.
K. Yifru, N. Fantu, K. Shantveerayya, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) e-ISSN 19 (2022) 1–07.
N.Q. Toan, N. Van Tam, D.T. Hai, N.L.D. Quy, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 8 (2020) 751–763.
I. Mahamid, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 20 (2013) 446–460.
Q. Hussain Khahro, N. Yasmin Zainun, H. Haleem Shaikh, S. Hussain Khahro, in: E3S Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, 2023.
R.A. Rivas, J.D. Borcherding, V. González, L.F. Alarcón, J Constr Eng Manag 137 (2011) 312–320.
H.M. Alinaitwe, J.A. Mwakali, B. Hansson, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 13 (2007) 169–176.
S. Shoar, A. Banaitis, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 25 (2018) 41–52.
E. Manoharan, International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations 6 (2017) 71.
P. Ghoddousi, O. Poorafshar, N. Chileshe, M.R. Hosseini, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 64 (2015) 811–830.
S. Sharmila, K. Nirmalkumar, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (An ISO 3297 (2007).
L. Jiang, H. Shen, J. Zhang, Buildings 14 (2024).
I. Mahamid, International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2 (2013).
K.M. El-Gohary, R.F. Aziz, Journal of Management in Engineering 30 (2014) 1–9.
M. Yurizal, Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research 5 (2023) 27–32.
R.H. Fatah, J. Pasławski, Journal of Engineering 29 (2023) 14–41.
I.A. Odesola, G.I. Idoro, [021] Influence of Labour-Related Factors on Construction Labour Productivity in the South-South Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria, 2014.
A. Enshassi, S. Mohamed, Z.A. Mustafa, P.E. Mayer, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 13 (2007) 245–254.
K. Golchin Rad, S.Y. Kim, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology - Transactions of Civil Engineering 42 (2018) 165–180.
E.S. Sen, E. Sandeep Verma, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (2018).
W. Alaghbari, A.A. Al-Sakkaf, B. Sultan, International Journal of Construction Management 19 (2019) 79–91.
K. Manoharan, P. Dissanayake, C. Pathirana, D. Deegahawature, R. Silva, International Journal of Construction Management 23 (2023) 144–155.
D. Tuan Hai, N. Van Tam, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET) 10 (2019) 854–864.
M. Gerges, O. Ahiakwo, R. Aziz, G. Kapogiannis, M. Saidani, D. Saraireh, International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (2016).
P.A.M. Banez, C.Y. Co, K.M. Falconitin, F.E. Balaria, J.G. Fronda, International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science 5 (2019) 335–338.
K. Manoharan, P. Dissanayake, C. Pathirana, D. Deegahawature, R. Silva, Frontiers in Engineering and Built Environment 2 (2022) 218–232.
N. Van Tam, N. Quoc Toan, D. Tuan Hai, N. Le Dinh Quy, Cogent Business and Management 8 (2021).
S. Usman, A.I. Shehu, N. Gambo, British Journal of Environmental Sciences 12 (2024) 77–96.
E.A.Z. Dy, D.C. Edusada, J.L.A. Robles, A.P. Trinona, I.K.B. Camacho, M.G. V. Calilung, F.D. Poso, in: 2021 IEEE 13th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management, HNICEM 2021, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021.
M. Aldahash, O.S. Alshamrani, The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal 16 (2022).
M. Sarmento, M.L.R. Ferreira, Revista Ingenieria de Construccion 36 (2021) 369–379.
M.A. Hiyassat, M.A. Hiyari, G.J. Sweis, International Journal of Construction Management 16 (2016) 138–149.
F. Nasirzadeh, M. Rostamnezhad, D.G. Carmichael, A. Khosravi, B. Aisbett, International Journal of Construction Management 22 (2022) 2079–2088.
A. Hassan, A. Riaz, Building Engineering 3 (2024) 2054.
M. Urrahmi, C.Z. Oktaviani, Mubarak, in: E3S Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, 2024.
O.J. Adebowale, J.J. Smallwood, Journal of Contemporary Management 17 (2020) 326–346.
N. Van Tam, N.L. Huong, N.B. Ngoc, Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (STCE) - NUCE 12 (2018) 127–138.
R.P. Shroff, S. Sridhar, International Journal of Construction Management 11 (2011) 49–66.
P. Goodarzizad, E. Mohammadi Golafshani, M. Arashpour, International Journal of Construction Management 23 (2023) 763–779.
D. Vidaković, M. Hadzima-Nyarko, S. Marenjak, Sustainability (Switzerland) 12 (2020) 1–28.
E.K. Surya, L. Lusiana, S.M. Nuh, Jurnal Teknik Sipil 24 (2024) 690.
R. Ardila, M.Y. Durán Padra, K.Y. Vides Martinez, G. Mejía Aguilar, Scientia et Technica 29 (2024) 18–33.
A. Soekiman, K.S. Pribadi, B.W. Soemardi, R.D. Wirahadikusumah, in: Procedia Eng, 2011, pp. 865–873.
T. Khaleel, Y. Nassar, in: MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, 2018.
M. Parchami Jalal, S. Shoar, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction 24 (2019) 630–654.
A. V Thomas, J. Sudhakumar, [022] Factors Influencing Construction Labour Productivity: An Indian Case Study, 2014.
M. Irfan, H. Zahoor, M. Abbas, Y. Ali, Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation 3 (2020) 85–100.
A.M. Jarkas, C.G. Bitar, J Constr Eng Manag 138 (2012) 811–820.
M.H. Hanafi, O.M. Zhen, A.A. Razak, International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology 12 (2021) 68–78.
A. Sangole, A. Ranit, [031] Identifying Factors Affecting Construction Labour Productivity in Amravati, 2013.
A.M. Jarkas, International Journal of Construction Management 15 (2015) 94–108.
A.M. Jarkas, R.A. Al Balushi, P.K. Raveendranath, International Journal of Construction Management 15 (2015) 332–344.
A. V. Thomas, J. Sudhakumar, International Journal of Construction Management 13 (2013) 103–125.
M. Hamza, S. Shahid, M.R. Bin Hainin, M.S. Nashwan, International Journal of Construction Management 22 (2022) 413–425.
S. Dey, S. Manikanda Prabhu, G.S. Subramani, S.M. Prabhu, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology 8 (2017) 123–131.
T. Nyoni, W.G. Bonga, [044] An Empirical Investigation of Factors Affecting Construction Sector Labour Productivity in Zimbabwe, Online, 2016.
H. Jang, K. Kim, J. Kim, J. Kim, Construction Innovation 11 (2011) 92–113.
S. Chaturvedi, J.J. Thakkar, R. Shankar, Benchmarking 25 (2018) 334–356.
R. Almamlook, M. Bzizi, M. Al-Kbisbeh, T. Ali, E. Almajiri, American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering 4 (2020) 24.
S. M. Hafez, American Journal of Civil Engineering 2 (2014) 35.
A. Maqsoom, K. Khan, M.A. Musarat, H. Mubasit, I. Shaheen, in: 2020 International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Application, DASA 2020, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2020, pp. 768–772.
P. Ghoddousi, M.R. Hosseini, Technological and Economic Development of Economy 18 (2012) 99–116.
B.-G. Hwang, L. Zhu, J.T.T. Ming, Journal of Management in Engineering 33 (2017).
A.M. Jarkas, C.Y. Kadri, J.H. Younes, International Journal of Construction Management 12 (2012) 1–23.
D. Karthik, C.B. Kameswara Rao, International Journal of Construction Management 22 (2022) 464–472.
M.H. Momade, S. Shahid, G. Falah, D. Syamsunur, D. Estrella, International Journal of Construction Management 23 (2023) 697–707.
J. Dai, P.M. Goodrum, W.F. Maloney, Construction Management and Economics 25 (2007) 1139–1152.
N. Van Tam, T.N. Diep, N. Quoc Toan, N. Le Dinh Quy, Cogent Business and Management 8 (2021).
B. Rana, S.B. Sharma, U. Neupane, S. Kumar Shrestha, [076] Analysis of Labor Productivity in Bricklaying Operation of Building Construction in Surkhet, Nepal, 2023.
N.J. Tammy, M.M. Medani, R. Ramli, J.N. Yunus, R.N.H.R.M. Noor, in: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, 2020, pp. 1549–1561.
S. Durdyev, S. Ismail, N. Kandymov, J Constr Eng Manag 144 (2018).
J.-H. Jeong, S.-W. Lee, B.-J. Ahn, N.-Y. Jee, J.-J. Kim, Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 15 (2014) 71–82.
R. Kumanayake, D. Lakshan, R.P. Kumanayake, Journal of Advances in Engineering 1 (2022) 7–14.
I. Mahamid, Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering 12 (2016) 27–38.
A.A. Salihu, Y. Ibrahim, S. Muhammad, LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies 8 (2022).
R.V.K. Vigneshwar, S. Shanmugapriya, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 30 (2023) 963–985.
M.R. Abdul Kadir, W.P. Lee, M.S. Jaafar, S.M. Sapuan, A.A.A. Ali, Structural Survey 23 (2005) 42–54.
A. Kazaz, E. Manisali, S. Ulubeyli, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 14 (2008) 95–106.
A. Kazaz, S. Ulubeyli, Build Environ 42 (2007) 2132–2140.
E.C. Lim, Building Research & Information 21 (1993) 296–303.
J.E. Barg, R. Ruparathna, D. Mendis, K.N. Hewage, Journal of Construction Engineering 2014 (2014) 1–11.
R.H. Assaad, I.H. El-adaway, M. Hastak, K. LaScola Needy, J Constr Eng Manag 149 (2023).
Z.R.A. Al-Rubaye, A.M.R. Mahjoob, in: IOP Conf Ser Mater Sci Eng, Institute of Physics Publishing, 2020.
R.N. Nurhendi, M.A. Khoiry, N. Hamzah, IT in Industry 9 (2021) 2021.
M. Zakeri, P. Olomolaiye, G.D. Holt, F.C. Harris, [099] Factors Affecting the Motivation of Iranian Construction Operatives, 1997.
A.T. Gurmu, C.S. Ongkowijoyo, J Constr Eng Manag 146 (2020).
G.G. I, A. Professor, [035] Factors Affecting Construction Labour Productivity Using Questionnaire Survey, 2018.
I. Calik, K. Koc, O. Şahin, Buildings 15 (2025).
A.M. Jarkas, M. Radosavljevic, L. Wuyi, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 63 (2014) 1070–1090.
M. Sarihi, V. Shahhosseini, M.T. Banki, International Journal of Construction Management 23 (2023) 423–433.
N. Van Tam, Management Science and Business Decisions 1 (2021) 5–22.
C.C. Ohueri, W.I. Enegbuma, N.H. Wong, K.K. Kuok, R. Kenley, Built Environment Project and Asset Management 8 (2018) 293–304.
A. Funso, L. Sammy, M. Gerryshom, Int J Econ Finance 8 (2016) 271.
S. ole Murianka, M. Njuguna, N. Wachira-Towey, Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO 5 (2025).
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Rakhan Pradhana, Adden Trianto, Muhammad Hamzah Fansuri
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
_0011.jpg)
.png){kind=small}
