ASSIGNMENT-Construction Personnel Management
ASSIGNMENT-Construction Personnel Management
ASSIGNMENT-Construction Personnel Management
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Introduction
Planning for a project in a remote area involves lot of planning and strategies. The basic
job of a project manager is not only to complete project in time but also to finish it with
the best of the available resources, management of men, machines and material in safe
and economic manner by optimum utilizing the installed capacities and under all
adverse conditions.
Accidents at site
Technical problems
Storage of materials
Technical problems
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2. Improper
Manpower
Management
absenteeism of workmen
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Planning
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Prepare a proper schedule of the Project and Assign Resources to each Task i.e. each
Activity, Assigning Resources means Identify manpower required for each Task and
what is the availability of manpower and how much work has been done till date and
how much work is to be done. Identify Type of manpower required i.e. Skilled (or)
unskilled.
If manpower is in adequate try to get more manpower or Try to use the available
manpower Fully so that maximum amount of work to complete and try to complete the
Urgent woks such that it does not affect our project duration, reschedule the project and
updated schedule to head office and inform them weekly work progress so that they can
help you to overcome the manpower problem or, try to motivate the available manpower
by giving extra benefits if they complete the project in time. Or If manpower is very less
than required then immediately inform head office so that they can send some more
manpower so that the project can run smoothly.
Understand the project in all respects and get all details of the projects i.e. Site
condition, contract conditions, technical specifications, construction techniques,
and time frame. Working out the labour component in various parameters of the
project .by using constants to workout labour requirement Classifying and categorizing
labour requirement and various jobs by level of skill, responsibility, nature of work etc.
Determine the duration of each job or task at every stage of project.
Estimate the number of manpower required in view of the anticipated of absenteeism
and labour turnover and the stability factor.
Manpower management has some principles to follow that should be known by the
project manager and also the management of the company.
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Each employee should be made to feel that his efforts are really
appreciated.
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Ensure time release of labour payment and monitor actual payment towards
labour involved.
7. Storage of Materials
This is also a major problem for such a big project and at remote place materials will
be at site well before start of project so store rooms should be properly built well in
advance so that it will not create a problem while execution of work for that what all
employees required and how many number required should be planned before so
that materials are properly handled by this only the cost of project depends.
8. Technical problems
The management should have complete knowledge of what all technical problem may
occurs while execution of project and it has to take proper precautions and it should be
well planned before so that it would not affect the project duration, what are causes of
the problems and how to overcome the problems. There can be technical problems like
Roof Spalling, Water Seepage, etc. in tunnel construction. The cause of roof spalling is
type of formation of rock, rock with excess of foliations, joint & poor rock mass leads to
the rock spalling. The cause of water seepage is mainly due to the discontinuous rock
formation, Ground water table height etc.
Suggestion & Method to overcome the Problems
Tunnel should be properly scaling to remove loose rock mass & cement grouting should
be done so that the rock will get some extra strength so that it can hold properly it
cannot be fallen down easily. Tunnel should be properly provision of steel ribs
immediately so that it will be support on the steel rids and work can be progress
smoothly and project manager should have all this materials well in advance because
these materials are required suddenly.
While designing the tunnel they should provide proper drainage system so that if the
water is accumulating in the tunnel it will affect the progress of work, so drainage
system should be such that water accumulated should be quickly drained any from
working space so that it does not affect the work progress. Or proper grouting should be
done so that the rock will get more strength so that it can stop the water seepage into
the tunnel. This is the easy method to overcome the seepage problem, the other
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method to overcome the seepage problem covering the tunnel section with water
proofing membranes it will also not allow the water to seepage into the tunnel so that
work can be progress smoothly.
Recommendation to Management
Top Management should be more responsible and it should have to properly monitor the
progress of work and if any urgent needs at site should be fulfilled as quickly as
possible and it should see that the lower and middle management is working properly
are not. If any accidents are hazardous situation then top management has to urge to
do some help to lower and middle management so that they can overcome the situation
they must send some team so that will help them and work will be progress smoothly.
Tunnel project is a very large project it will take lot of time to complete the whole project
so management has to be well prepared of all the fore coming situations i.e. labors
problems, absenteeism etc. Management has to determine the functions of each level
of management it should be clear for all the employees and management has to monitor
such that each employee is doing his duty properly are not.
Hygiene factors
Project managers must identify series of factor in the work situation of individuals that is
influencing their attitudes & performance and whose intensity and duration affected
their work behavior. Hygiene factor is one of the factors that affect the
individual performance. Hygiene factor in the job, when adequate, had negative effect
on employees attitudes. However, when present, they had no positive effect. This
meant that the provision of good pay and employment conditions were absolutely
necessary to attract good people to the company. However, it would be false to expect
that having provided these things, employees would give their very best efforts. Hygiene
factors are something that have to be provided and without which no person worth his
while will join the organization. Hygiene factors are necessary to create motivation but
are powerless by themselves. This mean that if hygiene factors are absent in a job,
employs will not feel motivated. But the techniques of motivation will not work if pay and
employment conditions are not adequate. The lesson for management is that if you do
not expect motivated work force. However, if you provide hygiene factors it can ensure
you in certain circumstances that a job gets done in the quantitative sense. But if you
are looking for quality, desire to excel, concern for economy , care of the materials and
equipments, then you need to create a motivating environment and this is what
Herzberg called management. Herzberg's research proved that people will strive to
achieve 'hygiene' needs because they are unhappy without them, but once satisfied the
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effect soon wears off - satisfaction is temporary. Then as now, poorly managed
organizations fail to understand that people are not 'motivated' by addressing 'hygiene'
needs. People are only truly motivated by enabling them to reach for and satisfy the
factors that Herzberg identified as real motivators, such as achievement, advancement,
development, etc., which represent a far deeper level of meaning and fulfillment.
Examples of Herzberg's 'hygiene' needs (or maintenance factors) in the workplace are:
Policy
Work conditions.
Salary
Company car
Status
Security
Personal life
Motivation factors
Motivation of Employees in Construction Project
Motivation is the driving force within individuals that drive them physiologically and
psychologically to pursue one or more goals to fulfill their needs or expectations.
Motivators may be intrinsic or extrinsic. An example of an intrinsic motivator is the selffulfillment of a worker as a result of performing a task well.
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federal and state regulations and socio-economic changes affecting the work force. Our
findings indicate that a highly motivated workforce enhances productivity and project
effectiveness.
In construction, the work itself that is, the building of a structure for all to behold is a
key motivator for all levels of management and the work force. Therefore, a wellplanned project seems to be the first and most important step to achieve good
productivity. Unfortunately, on large industrial projects, craftsmen often receive only
minimal amounts of information about their work.
Duplication of effort, numerous modifications to plans, and schedules that consistently
slip makes it difficult to maintain a motivated workforce. On large power plant projects,
changes in design and problems with material availability are considered the major
demotivating factors. With effective pre-planning, the availability of materials will be
checked before workers are assigned to an area so workers do not start in one location
only to have to be shifted to another location. Care in this respect should improve
worker motivation and productivity and help promote a high level of accomplishment.
Most foremen and craftsmen take considerable pride in the work they do. Having to rip
out their work and redo it can be extremely discomforting. In fact, if it is extensive,
redoing parts of a project may be the worst demotivator of all. Craftsmen view
overcrowded conditions and crew interference due to extensive rework as demotivating.
Worse, such problems can create hostile feelings as a result of the frustration. Design
standardization can help to minimize rework and improve morale.
Motivational Programs
Although some unique motivational programs were found, the vast majority can be
grouped into five primary categories: goal setting, incentives, positive reinforcement
(i.e., recognition for a job well done), worker participation, and work facilitation. The
following presents a dissertation on each of the five categories discussing first their use
in other industries and then their application to construction.
Motivational techniques
The motivational techniques are as follows:
A letter of praise from costumer directly shared with the employees who delivered
the service.
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Special wage increase should be given to employees who do their jobs well.
Provide better job description so that emplyees will know exactly what is
expected of them.
Job security.
Welfare amenities
To mitigate desire productivity the welfare amenities shoulf d be ensured towards wrken.
The following welfare amenities at site for workers should be provided.
Canteen
Rest rooms
Night shelter
Washing facilities
Housing
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Recommendation to management
Considering the project analysis and feasibility study
recommendation should be extended towards management:-
made
the
following
Deployment of Doctor and first aid centre with adequate medicine facilities.
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