Factors Affecting Productivity of

Water Works Construction

Projects
This survey aims to gather insights into the various factors that impact
productivity in water works construction projects. Your participation will
provide valuable data to identify challenges, improve efficiency, and enhance
overall project delivery in the construction industry. The information collected
will be used for research purposes and to formulate strategies to enhance
Waterworks construction productivity levels. All responses are confidential,
and your participation is voluntary. The survey should take 10-15 minutes,
Thank you well in advance for taking the time to contribute to this important
study.

Section 1: Background

1.1) Please select your trade:

□ Carpenters/Scaffolders □Laborers □ Insulators

□ Crane Operator □Millwright □ Ironworkers

□ Electricians □Pipefitters □ Welders

□ other
1.2) please indicate your position:
□ General Foreman or Foreman □ Labourer

□ Journeyman □ Other (please specify): ________________

□ Apprentice, indicate year ( )

1.3) How long have you worked in the stated trade? ____ Year(s) ____ Month(s)
1.4) How long have you been employed by your current employer and on this project?
Employer: ________ Year(s) _________ Month(s)
Project: ________ Year(s) _________ Month(s)
1.5) How many construction workers (on average) are employed in your company?
□ Less than 50 □ 50 – 100 □ 101 - 150 □ 151 - 200 □ Over 201
Demographic Information
Age □ 20 – 30 □ 31 - 40 □ 41 - 50 □ 51 - 60 □ Over 60
:

Gender □ Male □ Female

:

1.6) Education: Please specify ALL that apply to you.

□ Less than high school diploma □ College

□ High school □ Other (please specify): ____________

□ Vocational or technical school ______________________________

1.7) Have you completed a formal on job craft training program related to?
Safety Training: □ Yes □ No
Supervisory Training: □ Yes □ No
Apprentice Mentoring: □ Yes □ No
Other (please specify): ________________

1.8) Work/Job Condition

During a typical work week, which
□ Day Shift □ Night Shift □ Both
shift do you usually work:
How many hours are you
□ 8 Hours □ 10 Hours □ Other: _____
scheduled to work per day:
For a given work cycle, how many
consecutive days do you generally □ 5 Days □ 9 Days □ Other: _____
work?
For a given work cycle, how many
□ 2 Days □ 5 Days □ Other: _____
consecutive days do you get off?
1.9) Based on your experience, rank how well you think your current project is being
managed?
Quite Very Excellen
Poor Neutral Good Very Good
Poor Poor t
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1.10) Based on your experience, rank how well you think your Work Package is being
managed,
 Quite Very Excellen
Poor Neutral Good Very Good
Poor Poor t
1.11) Based on your experience, how would you rate the specific productivity of your current
crew?
Quite Very Excellen
Poor Neutral Good Very Good
Poor Poor t
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1.12) Based on your experience, rank how well you think your Discipline (e.g. Electrical work)
is being managed,
Quite Very Excellen
Poor Neutral Good Very Good
Poor Poor t
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Section 2: Factors Affecting the Productivity of Crew

This section summarizes the questions associated with factors affecting the productivity of crews in water works
construction it is further classified as: Environment, Workforce, Design/drawings, Machinery, and others.

1. Environmental and physical Related

Agreement Impact
No. Factors
Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly
Disagree Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Agree Negative Negative Negative Impact Positive Positive Positive

The Site’s natural conditions

2.1 positively impact the efficiency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
of the project

Weather variations such as rain or

2.2 extreme heat have little to no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
effect on project timeline

Adequate environmental planning

2.3 helps to minimize delays caused 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
by natural conditions.

Unexpected weather events, like

2.4 storms, rarely cause disruptions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
to project productivity.

Climate-related challenges (e.g.,

2.5 flooding, high winds) frequently 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
hinder the project’s progress.

Good drainage and site

management reduce the impact of
2.6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
environmental factors on work
efficiency.

Site access and terrain conditions

2.7 make it easy for equipment and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
materials to be transported.

Environmental regulations and

2.8 restrictions slow down project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
progress.

Proactive environmental risk

management enhances the
2.9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
productivity of the waterworks
project.

The project design effectively

2.10 accounts for the environmental
challenges of the site.

2. Labor/Workforce related
Agreement Impact
No. Factors
Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly
Disagree Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Agree Negative Negative Negative Impact Positive Positive Positive

Do you feel you receive adequate

3.1 training to perform your tasks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
efficiently

The tools and equipment

3.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
provided are suitable for the job.

Communication from supervisors

3.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
is clear and helps guide my work

Delays in payments affect my

3.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
motivation and work performance

The safety measures implemented

3.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
on the job site are satisfactory.

The project is well-staffed with

3.6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
skilled workers

3.7 There are issues with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

 coordination with other
crewmembers.

There are enough opportunities

3.8 for professional growth and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
advancement in this project.

Frequent changes or unclear

3.9 instructions from management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
affect my productivity.

I am satisfied with this project's

financial benefits, such as
3.10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
bonuses or overtime
compensation.

3. Materials and tools

Agreement Impact
No. Factors
Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly
Disagree Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Agree Negative Negative Negative Impact Positive Positive Positive

The materials provided on site are

4.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
of high quality.

The tools used are of good

4.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
condition

The crew experiences delays due

4.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
to the late delivery of materials

The right materials are always

4.4 available when it is needed for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
tasks.

Faulty or malfunctioning tools

4.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
slow down work.

Modern tools and equipment are

4.6 provided to complete tasks more 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
efficiently.

Crew faces often shortage of

4.7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
materials and stop work.

Material shortages or poor quality

4.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
results in rework.

The materials are delivered on-

site in sufficient quantities to
4.9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
avoid and there are no delays in
work.

The tools and equipment

4.10
provided meet the specifications.

4. Design, drawings, and specifications

Agreement Impact
No. Factors
Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly
Disagree Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Agree Negative Negative Negative Impact Positive Positive Positive

The provided drawings facilitate

5.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
efficient work progress

The design often contains errors

5.2 or inconsistencies that hinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
productivity.

The specifications are detailed

5.3 enough to guide construction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
effectively.

Changes in design during the

5.4 project have caused delays and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
rework.

5. Safety
 Agreement Impact
No. Factors
Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly Strongly Slightly No Slightly Strongly
Disagree Disagree Disagree Opinion Agree Agree Agree Negative Negative Negative Impact Positive Positive Positive

Safety protocols are on-site clear

6.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
and easy to follow.

The provided safety equipment is

6.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
adequate for the job,

The safety training you received

6.3 is sufficient to perform your tasks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
safely

Unsafe working conditions, such

6.4 as improper equipment handling, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
delay your work

Safety briefings are conducted

6.5 regularly to address potential
hazards.

Unsafe working conditions such

6.6 as without proper scaffolding
slow down productivity.