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Multiskilling Labor Strategies in Construction: Experiences with Multiskilling Labor Strategies in t

Publication No
RR137-12
Type
Academic Document
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Pages
83
Research Team
RT-137
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Abstract
Key Findings
Filters & Tags
Abstract
Labor productivity, craft training, and the declining number of trade entrants into construction present critical challenges for our industry today. More flexible labor strategies may meet these challenges by improving project performance and better u
Key Findings

Five major impediments that need to be addressed during the program design phase are listed below, with details for each included in the research findings. (RR137-12, p. 55)

  • Worker resistance
  • Owner requirements
  • Licensing requirements
  • Training issues
  • Cost issues
Filters & Tags
Knowledge Area
Construction Execution, Human Resource Management, Procurement & Contracts
Project Phase
Construction
Project Function
Procurement & Contracts, Construction
Industry Group
Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, Buildings, Infrastructure
Research Topic
Multi-Skilled Craft Capabilities
Keywords
Multiskilling, Labor utililzation, Dual skills, Four crafts, Labor strategy, rt137

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