IMPACT OF EXTERNAL AND HUMAN FACTORS ON LABOR PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN IRAQ

Labor productivity is one of the important issues to the contractors and subcontractors because it affects the profits of their construction projects. Construction industry and projects suffer from different areas of problems and complex factors, such as quality, duration, cost and safety. Construction sector is one of the diverse areas as it contains contractors, subcontractors, engineers, consultants, designers, clients, suppliers and others. The study deals with the issues related to external and human factors in construction projects. The study includes identifying, analysis, discussion, and recommendation regarding impact of "external and human factors on labor productivity in construction projects in Iraq generally and specially in Maysan province in south of Iraq. For every construction project or general projects, productivity, cost, quality, and time represent the main concerns for all parties, contractors, owners and engineers. To achieve a better labor productivity in any construction project it is required to deal with the impact of various factors and to minimize their negative impact on the construction projects.