Abstract:
Skilled labour is a key resource that has a direct impact on the success of any
I construction project. This study analyses the present situation of the 'construction
industry with respect to skilled labour by assessing the need to increase the number of
skilled labourers and their skill level. So far lack of research has been carried out in
Sri Lanka to identified various factors affecting shortage of skilled labour at all levels
of the construction industry, the factors are not prioritized in terms of their relative
levels of influence on the shortage of skilled labour. The objective of this study is to
identify the extent of factors influencing on the shortage of skilled labour in the
selected construction companies, in Trincomalee Town and Gravets' This study adds
to existing body of knowledge by exposing the reasons for shortage of skilled
craftsmen in the construction industry'
The survey is administered to 143 labours who are working in construction companies
especially, in Trincomalee Town and Gravets and sample selected through stratified
random sampling method. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS 25'0) was
used to present, analyze and evaluate data'
Researcher found that labours perceive that lack of training, inadequate remuneration'
rapid change in technology, demotivation and varying working conditions have high
level of influence on shortage of skilled labour. Among them lack of training and
inadequate remuneration are highly influence than other factors'
