Motivating Workers in Construction. (9th July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barg, Jason E.; Ruparathna, Rajeev; Mendis, Daylath; Hewage, Kasun N.
• Other Names: Jha Manoj Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of construction engineering. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-07-09
• Subjects: Construction projects -- Periodicals; Civil engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Construction industry -- Periodicals; Civil engineering; Construction industry; Construction projects; Engineering; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 624
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/703084
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-7295

Abstract

Abstract : The study of the motivation of construction workers is limited to a relatively small body of knowledge. Although there is considerable research available regarding motivation and productivity, few researchers have provided a comprehensive analysis on the motivation of construction workers. The research stated that productivity in construction has not improved compared to other industry sectors such as manufacturing. This trend has been echoed in publications throughout the past five decades, and suggested that motivation is one of the key factors impacting productivity. This paper offers a comprehensive review of the published work that directly links the key words—construction and motivation. The findings have been presented in five themes, that is, motivation models, environment and culture, incentives and empowerment, and worker management. This paper concludes with two methods suggested by previous researchers to improve motivation of construction workers: (1) relevant worker incentives (intrinsic or extrinsic) and (2) improved management practices, specifically regarding communication with workers.