This is McLaughlin and McLaughlin<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s<\/strong><\/a> Project Professional\u2019s fourteenth posting regarding labor\/labour productivity and disruption<\/strong>.\u00a0 This contribution provides an overview of process alternatives that are extremely helpful and valuable for all stakeholders concerned with labor productivity and management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Subject Series<\/strong> <\/a>regarding Labor\/Labour Productivity and Disruption<\/strong> can be viewed here.<\/p>\n It is widely recognized that changed work (sometimes called change orders \u2013 assuming that the contract is changed as a result) may have a negative impact on field labor productivity<\/strong> (lower productivity).\u00a0 The impact of multiple changes may be recognized or sensed.\u00a0 The challenges are both timely recognition and demonstration of cause and effect.\u00a0 The publications listed below are some of the more useful and valuable references related to this cause and effect dynamic.<\/p>\n An article and related study published recently in Construction Lawyer<\/span><\/strong> has some valuable information and analytical process guidance that is very useful when considering potential impact to labor productivity<\/strong> resulting from changed work.<\/p>\n The publications used in this post are:<\/p>\n The references above, in one way or another, address methodologies and approaches to recognizing and analyzing the impact to labor\/labour productivity<\/strong> due to multiple or cumulative changed work events.<\/p>\n One of the most prominent authorities on this matter is William Ibbs<\/strong>, professor of Construction Management, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California.\u00a0 Among his notable contributions is a study that evaluates the impact to construction labor productivity verses the timing of the changes.\u00a0 This study is addressed in the 2010 Cumulative Supplement<\/em> cited above.\u00a0 Dr. Ibbs has offered comments regarding productivity posts on this blog in the past.<\/p>\n Along with Long D. Nguygen, assistant professor , Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering , Florida Gulf Coast University, Dr. Ibbs has published an very useful article in Construction Lawyer<\/span><\/strong> (please see above citation).\u00a0 This article discusses several variations to the classic measured mile<\/strong> analysis.\u00a0 The discussion is in the context of analyzing the potential impact to field labor productivity associated with changed work.\u00a0 With well presented example calculations, Dr. Ibbs and Dr. Nguygen demonstrate various methodologies for evaluating impact of changed work.<\/p>\n Should readers have an interest in contacting Dr. Ibbs regarding this article or other matters, he advised using his e-mail (william.ibbs@ibbsconsulting.com).<\/p>\n Project professionals should approach the issue of labor\/labour<\/strong> productivity<\/strong> in an integrated manner.\u00a0 Labor productivity must be integrated with other related aspects of program and project execution planning or forensic analysis.\u00a0 In planning for these practices, consideration must be given to progress planning, labor\/labour crew requirements, progress impacts and professional forecasts.\u00a0 The managerial approach should include methods and Key Performance Indicators (KPI\u2019s) that provide the feedback needed to detect and identify variances from the Project Management Plan<\/strong> baseline.\u00a0 The references listed above will be useful in the planning, contracting, controlling and managing process.<\/p>\n It is important to note that McLaughlin and McLaughlin [M&M]<\/a><\/strong> is not a law firm and is not intending to provide legal advice.\u00a0 M&M<\/a><\/strong> is a consulting firm providing (among other services) non-legal expertise in dispute resolution and litigation support.\u00a0 The Resource Center<\/a><\/strong> is for the convenience of blog visitors and M&M<\/a><\/strong> does not offer this for commercial purposes.\u00a0 For further information on M&M<\/a><\/strong> services, please see<\/em> <\/em>www.McLaughlinandMcLaughlin.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is McLaughlin and McLaughlin\u2019s Project Professional\u2019s fourteenth posting regarding labor\/labour productivity and disruption.\u00a0 This contribution provides an overview of process alternatives that are extremely helpful and valuable for all stakeholders concerned with labor productivity and management. The Subject Series regarding Labor\/Labour Productivity and Disruption can be viewed here. 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