Title Analysis on Offset Factors of Learning Curve Effect and Estimation of Labor Productivity in High-rise Projects
Authors Lee, Bogyeong ; Park, Moonseo ; Lee, Hyun-Soo ; Kim, Hyunsoo ; Moon, MyungGi
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2013.14.6.038
Page pp.38-48
ISSN 1229-7534
Keywords Learning Curve Effect ; High-rise ; Labor Productivity
Abstract Focusing on repetitive works of construction, many research have been conducted about application of the learning curve effect. However, it is still controversial, especially on the high-rise project, since the productivity improvement from the learning curve effects are hard to prove. In the previous research, applicability of the learning curve was mainly derived from the labor productivity data. Although the research were based on the real data, they merely concentrated on the simple conclusion that the labor productivity had improved or not, instead of the process interpretation. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to analyze the influence factors of the learning curve effect in high-rise projects and elucidate the offset factors of the effect. Based on these factors, a model for estimating the labor productivity containing the concept of process learning is suggested. Through our research, traditional learning curve theory could be compensated and re-established with having more appropriateness for high-rise projects.