Payment Methods and Productivity of Construction Site Workers: A Review

Abstract

Construction Labour Productivity (CLP) is important to the construction industry as it has a direct impact on the competitiveness .Labor productivity is gaining growing attention as the construction industry faces many challenges related to workforce, but one of the most important is poor labor productivity. Several construction projects were suffering from various problems, including poor management, declining fertility, and thus causing projects delay, and cost overruns. The main aim of this study, therefore, is to review previous studies on labour productivity and factors affecting it in the construction industry in Nigeria. Hence, to emphasize on the need to look at payment methods as a sensitive factor affecting labour productivity in construction industry. The common payment methods used in Nigeria construction sites were briefly discussed. The finding of the study will help in understanding the directions required for better management of CLP in terms of payment techniques in Nigeria construction sites.