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Multiskilling Labor Strategies in Construction: Implementation of Multiskilling in the Construction

Publication No
RR137-13
Type
Guidelines/Suggestions
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Pages
43
Research Team
RT-137
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Abstract
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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

RR137-13, Multiskilling Implementation Guidelines

Provides a general guideline for implementation multiskilling (RR137-13, p. 17). Components of the guidelines include:

  • Identify a Champion
  • Recruiting Strategy
  • Training Strategy
  • Compensation Policy
  • Execute Plan
  • Barriers to Implementation
  • Multiskilling Implementation Flow Chart
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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