Multiskilling in Construction – A Strategy for Stable Employment
Multiskilling in Construction – A Strategy for Stable Employment

Summary/Abstract: After years of prosperity the construction industry is facing the current recession. This severely affects both construction companies and the workforce employed by them. The lack of skilled labour has always influenced construction outcomes, but, in the current economic environment, the problem is becoming more acute. The growth of unemployment among construction workers will cause additional social problems and does not alleviate the shortage of skilled craftsmen. A simulation model reflecting the performance of a construction firm is introduced. It enables the evaluation of different management strategies with consideration of the contradictory interests of owners, contractors and craftsmen in order to analyse the compromise and choose an appropriate solution for all parties.

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