EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF MANPOWER OPERATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION FIRMS USING VUCA MODEL

Poor manpower operations are affecting the construction industry in Nigeria despite the importance of the industry for national development. This study aimed to examine the effect of manpower operations in construction firms using VUCA model. A quantitative research design was adopted using a sample size of 300 among the population of construction professionals (Architects, Builders, Civil Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors), by employing a questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 23) was used as a tool for descriptive and inferential analyses. The results showed that: The professionals are somewhat aware of VUCA model in the building construction industry. However, social and financial uncertainties are the factors hindering the adoption of VUCA Model in construction firms for effective manpower operation. However, Firm reputation, occupational education and training, material management, and supervision are the most relevant factors for effective manpower operations in construction firms. VUCA model affects manpower operations in construction firms; which ensures project success, and adequate resource allocation, efficiently and effectively affects time and cost management of construction project delivery, and also, ensures the quality of project out-put by manpower operations as parts of most effect of VUCA model. The study recommended that professionals must have new perspectives and create stronger ideas, be flexible to challenges, as well as to develop responsible professional leadership styles that are generous, and capable of developing constructive ideas and networking, this can curtail factors hindering the adoption of VUCA model.