Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Labour is a major cost and source of risk in construction. Improving productivity requires better planning, supervision, methods and workforce management.
This Aractech course covers measuring construction productivity, labour planning, crew sizing, supervision, work methods, technology and digital tools, workforce welfare and retention, and productivity improvement programmes. Participants analyse productivity data and plan improvements.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Measure construction productivity
- Plan labour resources and crew sizes
- Improve supervision and work methods
- Use technology to raise productivity
- Manage workforce welfare and retention
- Implement productivity improvement programmes
Who should attend
Target audience
- Construction managers
- Site supervisors
- Planners
- Project managers
- HR staff in construction
- Contractors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Data analysis exercises
- Case studies
- Planning workshops
- Group discussions
- Action planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Construction Productivity
- Productivity concepts
- Measurement
- Benchmarks
- Coffee break
- Benchmarks (continued)
- Loss factors
- Exercise: Productivity analysis
Day 2
Labour Planning
- Labour histograms
- Crew sizing
- Skills
- Coffee break
- Skills (continued)
- Subcontractor labour
- Workshop: Labour plan
Day 3
Supervision and Methods
- Supervision
- Work methods
- Short-interval planning
- Coffee break
- Short-interval planning (continued)
- Prefabrication
- Exercise: Method improvement
Day 4
Technology and People
- Digital tools
- Welfare
- Retention
- Coffee break
- Retention (continued)
- Training
- Case study: Productivity improvement
Day 5
Improvement Programmes
- KPIs
- Programmes
- Incentives
- Coffee break
- Incentives (continued)
- Sustaining
- Capstone: Productivity plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Construction Productivity and Labour Management (CM-036) cover?
This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Construction managers, Site supervisors, Planners
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Munich, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt, Istanbul.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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