A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria

Survey of production outputs, production problems and motivation of construction operatives on seven sites showed that there is scope for improving productivity in the Nigerian construction industry. A system for monitoring and improving construction productivity on sites is presented. The recommended system works on a pre-potent factor principle using a simple flow-chart of necessary actions. The paper also introduces the concept of hyper-production into construction productivity and advocates the development of a construction productivity expert system in developed countries where builders can afford computers.