Presents construction productivity concepts. This book includes topics such as measuring labor productivity, establishing a field benchmarking program, negotiating loss of labor efficiency, and recommended practices for productivity enhancement. It is suitable for electrical engineers and students.

Thomas and Ellis provide detailed, straightforward management practices to improve construction site activity and reduce losses in labor productivity from the most common site challenges.

The most comprehensive reference available for the productivity of construction crews, equipment, & labor. Completely updated, with well over 3,000 new work items added to cover topics in current demand -- like hazardous waste removal; concrete repair; ADA modifications; new electrical systems, such as fiber optic and power transmission; and new HVAC information, such as ductless split systems.

J.K.Yates focuses on investigation and analysis techniques that can be used by engineering and construction firms to support the implementation of productivity improvement programs.

Includes bibliographical references and index.