Productivity and performance measurement in the construction sector

Performance measurement has been applied systematically in many different sectors to drive improvements in productivity. Attempts have been made to establish measurements and benchmarking in the construction sector, but we still have not reached a situation where performance is measured systematically and consistently along the construction process. This paper reviews performance measurement theory pertaining to the construction sector to understand how performance is currently measured. Using participative workshops and interviews, we have mapped requirements of different stakeholders toward a performance measurement system. Based on literature and collected data, we outline issues to consider when attempting to develop further mechanisms for measurement. We also report briefly from a study to analyze different measurement and benchmarking systems to understand strengths and weaknesses of these initiatives. Based on this analysis, we have in Norway established a project to systematically test the CII 10-10 system to see whether it can meet measurement requirements at several levels in the construction sector.