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Implementing a multiskilled workforce

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  • Carl Haas
  • Ana Maria Rodriguez
  • Robert Glover
  • Paul Goodrum

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Recent studies show the construction industry in the USA is facing a long term labour shortage. Multiskilling has been suggested as a strategy to address this issue by utilizing existing workers more efficiently. Multiskilling decreases the number of workers hired for a project and can improve productivity. Additional benefits include higher income and increased employability of the workforce. To take full advantage of these benefits, the workforce strategy and the planning and scheduling processes of a construction project must be adapted to use multiskilling effectively and efficiently. The multiskilled workforce should be scheduled and organized to maximize the duration of employment for workers, reduce the overall labour requirements and cover the skills combinations required by the project. This research synthesizes and formalizes the methods that successful construction companies are currently applying to implement a multiskilled workforce. A methodology for implementing multiskilling is outlined as well.

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  • Carl Haas & Ana Maria Rodriguez & Robert Glover & Paul Goodrum, 2001. "Implementing a multiskilled workforce," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(6), pages 633-641.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:conmgt:v:19:y:2001:i:6:p:633-641
    DOI: 10.1080/01446190110050936
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    1. David B. Oppedahl, 2000. "Understanding the (relative) fall and rise of construction wages," Chicago Fed Letter, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, issue Jul.
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