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082			_aCEM TH-0445 _bGOH
100			_aGohil, Meet (PCM21214) _998893
245		0	_aExamine, assess and improve the efficiency of labour productivity using a lean approach to construction (Softcopy is also available)
260			_c2024
300			_axxiv,235p.
505			_a TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT v UNDERTAKING vii CERTIFICATE ix ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xi ABBREVIATIONS xiii TABLE OF CONTENTS xv LIST OF FIGURES xix LIST OF TABLES xxi LIST OF APPENDIX xxiii CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION 25 1.1 Background 27 1.2 Current Labour Productivity in Construction 29 1.3 Research Gap 31 1.4 Research Aim and Objective 31 1.5 Purpose of Study 32 1.5.1 Relationship between Labour Productivity and Cost Per Unit 33 CHAPTER-2: LITERATURE REVIEW 35 2.1 Introduction to Labour Productivity in Construction 35 2.2 Theoretical Framework: Lean Principles in Construction 36 2.3 Historical Perspectives on Labour Efficiency in Construction 36 2.4 Factors Influencing Labour Productivity in Construction 37 2.5 Lean Tools and Techniques for Improving Labour Efficiency 37 2.6 Challenges and Barriers to Implementing Lean in Construction 38 2.7 Metrics and Measurement of Labour Productivity in Construction 38 2.8 Strategies for Assessing and Benchmarking Labour Efficiency 39 CHAPTER-3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 41 3.1 Data Collection Methods 41 3.2 Data Collection Design 43 3.2.1 Designing Data Collection Instruments: 43 3.2.2 Plan for Obtaining Relevant Data: 48 3.3 Implementation of Lean Tools 50 xvi CHAPTER-4: DATA COLLECTION 51 4.1 Primary Survey 51 4.2 Interviews: 51 4.3 Detailed Interview 52 4.4 Lean Tools Application 53 CHAPTER-5: DATA ANALYSIS 55 5.1 Forman Delay Survey on a Highrise Residential project. 59 5.2 C-P-O Analysis 64 5.2.1 Context Analysis 64 5.2.2 Problem Analysis 66 5.2.3 Option Analysis 67 5.2.4 Inference 68 5.3 SWOT Analysis of Labour Productivity 68 5.3.1 Introduction 68 5.3.2 Strengths of Labour Productivity 69 5.3.3 Weaknesses of Labour Productivity. 69 5.3.4 Opportunities for Labour Productivity Improvement 70 5.3.5 Threats to Labour Productivity 70 5.4 Legal Compliances 71 5.4.1 Overview of Labour Laws in Gujarat 71 5.4.2 Compliance Requirements for Labour Productivity 72 5.4.3 Challenges in Ensuring Legal Compliance 73 5.4.4 Case study 73 5.5 Linear Responsibility Chart 75 5.6 Risk Management 77 5.6.1 Risk Identification 78 5.6.2 Risk Matrix Creation 79 5.6.3 Inferences 81 5.7 Last Planner System 82 5.7.1 Project Details 82 5.7.2 Stakeholder overview 83 5.7.3 Implementation of LPS 84 5.7.4 Variation Categorization 86 5.7.5 Productivity Analysis 88 5.7.6 Manpower Variation in 89 5.7.7 Inferences 90 5.8 Work Sampling 91 5.8.1 Project Details 92 5.8.2 Crew Based Work Sampling 92 5.9 Conventional Productivity Analysis – Case Study 1 99 5.9.1 Project Details 99 5.9.2 Data Collection 100 5.9.3 Data Analysis 100 5.9.4 Inferences 101 5.10 Conventional Productivity Analysis – Case Study 2 102 5.10.1 Project Details 102 5.10.2 Data Collection 103 5.10.3 Data Analysis 103 5.10.4 Inferences 107 CHAPTER-6: RECOMMENDATIONS 109 6.1 Visual Management in Construction Site 109 6.1.1 Purpose of Visual Management 110 6.1.2 Importance of Color-Coded Uniforms 110 6.1.3 Selection of Colours for Different Labourers 111 6.1.4 Considerations for Visibility and Safety 113 6.1.5 Practical Implementation of Visual Management 113 6.1.6 Uniform Distribution and Maintenance 114 6.1.7 Training and Awareness for Workers 114 6.2 Labour Productivity Tracking Device for Construction Sites 115 6.2.1 Introduction 115 6.2.2 Purpose 116 6.2.3 Scope 116 6.2.4 Objectives 117 6.2.5 Overview of Labour Productivity Tracking 117 6.2.6 Definition 118 6.2.7 Existing Labour Productivity Tracking Methods 118 6.2.8 Labour Productivity Tracking Device for Construction Sites 121 CHAPTER-7: FUTURE SCOPE 127 7.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration 127 7.2 Internet of Things (IoT) Connectivity 128 7.3 Predictive Analytics 128 CHAPTER-8: CONCLUSION 131 REFERENCES 139 APPENDIX 142
700			_aBhatt, Naimish (Guide) _998894
890			_aIndia
891			_a2021 Batch
891			_aConstruction engineering and Management
891			_aFT-PG
999			_c72537 _d72537