12.1.1. Traditional Construction Limitations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does labor-intensive mean in construction?

   Hint

   Think about how much human work is involved.

2. 2.

   Why is human error a concern in construction?

   Hint

   Consider how tired workers can be.

3. 3.

   What is a labor-intensive process?

   • One that relies heavily on machines
   • One that requires a lot of manual labor
   • A process that is fully automated

   Hint

   What type of work does it involve?

4. 4.

   Human error can lead to safety risks. True or False?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the impact of mistakes on safety.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how the traditional reliance on labor can hinder the adoption of new technologies in construction processes. What recommendations would you make to address this issue?

   Hint

   Think about how workers might view automation and how to ease concerns.

6. 6.

   Propose a plan to reduce both time and cost overruns in a large construction project heavily reliant on manual labor.

   Hint

   Consider how technology can assist in project management.