IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 10 NO. 7 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no7.2024.pg31.37

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Impact of Skilled Labour on Project Performance in Nigerian Construction Industry

Obodoh D.A, Nnamah K.E, Anudu I, Arinka H.A, Okeke E.C and Udeh B.I.

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Abstract

Nigeria's building industry is essential to the country's economic growth. Because they are primarily involved in the hands-on execution of building projects, skilled labourers are vital to both the continued existence and growth of the construction sector. Nigeria has an abundance of skilled labourers. The lack of skilled workers in the building industry is a global issue. The investigation looks into how skilled labour affects the project's success. in Nigeria's construction industry. Through a combination of surveys, interviews and questionnaires were administered to construction professionals, this research exposed how skilled labour influences project timeline, cost, quality and overall success of the project. The findings highlight the critical role of skilled labour in enhancing project performance and provide recommendation that address the challenges faced by the industry in term of workforce development.

keywords:

Skilled Labour, Project Performance, Nigerian Construction Industry, Workforce

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