Download: The Human Side of Job-Site Productivity

Building a Strong Foundation Through People and Processes

Creating the right conditions for people to succeed is where productivity begins.

Electrical contractors face constant pressure to complete jobs faster, stay on budget, and maintain quality work.

The goal is to always complete work to the customer's satisfaction as productively as possible. Mastering the latest technology can certainly help with this, but at the center of any job site are the people who do the work. They are the foundation for improving productivity.

Effective communication, strong organization, workforce development, and good management practices are all essential for creating a productive environment. This e-book has collected a selection of articles published in EC&M magazine and on the website that are aimed at making your job site more productive through creating the conditions for workers to thrive.

The skilled labor shortage makes productivity imperative. However, the focus shouldn't be solely on increasing output, but on enabling workers to be more effective. This e-book highlights the difference between "production" and "productivity," strategies for improving communication, management processes designed to reduce the friction that gets in the way of productivity, and guidance on navigating supply chain issues.

As Dr. Heather Moore and Jennifer Daneshgari put it in their article on page 3, "Keep them working on transferring value. You help them be their most productive by managing the work environment."

The path to a more productive job site begins with better communication, processes, management strategies, and stronger support for the people doing the work. Only with a strong foundation can the latest technology be implemented to further boost productivity. Stay tuned for a follow-up e-book on the digital side of job-site productivity later this year.

Download this e-book below.