Research Opportunities for Construction Industry Project Level Productivity Management Tools

Abstract

Using meta-analysis technique, this paper explores the present status of commonly used practitioner-based construction productivity tools and proposes future opportunities for meaningful academic research within the same domain. The paper outlines primary characteristics of commonly used productivity management tools; classifies productivity management tools by functionalities, maps applicable strengths and weaknesses, describes usage constraints and opportunities, elaborates upon potentials to expand industry usage, identifies subsequent areas of academic research, and offers a direction for future research