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<p>This research has investigated and evaluated the demographic profile and competency levels of local builders involved in residential building construction sites at Nawalparasi East, Gandaki province, Nepal. The construction industry is a cornerstone of Nepal’s economic development. The reliability and quality of construction heavily depend on the local builder’s capability to execute the work on the basis of technical and skills proficiency. This study aims to ascertain the status of local builders regarding their competency levels and their construction work profiles on the basis of work experience. The research employs a questionnaire approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. A field survey is administered to local builders to evaluate their demographic profiles, technical skills and knowledge as well as their construction site experiences. The findings of this study reveal what local builders are good at and where they need to improve in residential construction. The results of this research are meant to help construction entrepreneurs, industry players, and local-level authorities come up with plans to boost the local builders and categories them as per their ability and strength. The outcome of the alternate hypothesis indicates that, concerning local builders, there is substantial evidence suggesting that at least one characteristic significantly varies from the others.</p>
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This research has investigated and evaluated the demographic profile and competency levels of local builders involved in residential building construction sites at Nawalparasi East, Gandaki province, Nepal. The construction industry is a cornerstone of Nepal’s economic development. The reliability and quality of construction heavily depend on the local builder’s capability to execute the work on the basis of technical and skills proficiency. This study aims to ascertain the status of local builders regarding their competency levels and their construction work profiles on the basis of work experience. The research employs a questionnaire approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. A field survey is administered to local builders to evaluate their demographic profiles, technical skills and knowledge as well as their construction site experiences. The findings of this study reveal what local builders are good at and where they need to improve in residential construction. The results of this research are meant to help construction entrepreneurs, industry players, and local-level authorities come up with plans to boost the local builders and categories them as per their ability and strength. The outcome of the alternate hypothesis indicates that, concerning local builders, there is substantial evidence suggesting that at least one characteristic significantly varies from the others.

Evaluating Demographic Profiles and Competency Levels of Local Builders in Residential Construction

Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

This research has investigated and evaluated the demographic profile and competency levels of local builders involved in residential building construction...

Evaluating Demographic Profiles and Competency Levels of Local Builders in Residential Construction

Pubblicato online: 06 lug 2024

Pagine: 89 - 102

Ricevuto: 10 mar 2024

Accettato: 07 apr 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjreecm-2024-0006

Parole chiave
Local builders, evaluation, demographic characteristics, competency level, residential construction

© 2024 Sandesh Sigdel et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Evaluating Demographic Profiles and Competency Levels of Local Builders in Residential Construction

Pubblicato online: 06 lug 2024

Pagine: 89 - 102

Ricevuto: 10 mar 2024

Accettato: 07 apr 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjreecm-2024-0006

Parole chiaveLocal builders, evaluation, demographic characteristics, competency level, residential construction

© 2024 Sandesh Sigdel et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
Local builders, evaluation, demographic characteristics, competency level, residential construction