Impacto da gestão de pessoas na produtividade de mão de obra na construção civil

Abstract

The construction industry plays a significant role in Brazil’s economic and social development and is characterized by a high dependence on labor, as well as challenges related to productivity, workforce turnover, and professional qualification. In this context, people management emerges as a strategic factor capable of directly influencing team performance and the efficiency of productive processes. This study aims to analyze the impact of people management on labor productivity in the construction sector, identifying managerial practices that contribute to improved worker performance. The research has an applied and descriptive nature, using a qualitative and quantitative approach. Methodologically, a literature review was conducted along with field research through a structured questionnaire, validated by specialists and applied to civil engineers, building technicians, and construction foremen working on small- and medium-sized construction sites in the state of Piauí, Brazil. The sample consisted of 100 participants, and the collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results reveal significant weaknesses in people management practices, particularly regarding the lack of initial training, insufficient continuous qualification, limited recognition, and dissatisfaction with employee benefits. These factors were found to negatively affect motivation, employee retention, and labor productivity. It is concluded that the adoption of structured people management practices is essential to increase productivity, reduce workforce turnover, and improve efficiency and quality in construction projects.