Human Resources Management Practice and its Challenges in the Construction Firms for an Effective Deliverables

Abstract

The construction industry workforce is unique in several ways that encompassing a wide range of role from unskilled labourers to highly skilled professionals. This diversity requires tailored human resource management (HRM) strategies to address the varying needs and expectations of the clients’ of the industry. The aim of the study was to evaluate the challenges associated with HRM practice in within the various types of construction firms. Quantitative approach design method was adopted. Questionnaires were administered to 65 respondents using simple random sampling techniques in the study area of Birnin Kebbi North-West Nigeria. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result highlights that firms working on multiple types of projects experiencing significantly higher challenges. Its further confirm that the difference of challenges among the various firms was not attributed due to chance, but based on statistical evidence with F (3, 52) = 28.46, P< 0.001 from the ANOVA test. These findings suggest that the complexity and variety of construction projects have a direct impact on the HRM challenges encountered by construction firms. The study concludes that all categories of construction firms are being faced with various human resource management challenges, but with a higher significantly challenge from firms with a diverse function of construction activities. These challenges underscore the need for construction companies to adopt structured and proactive HRM practices that focus on employee retention, skill development, and safety compliance. Overall, the study contributes to a better understanding of HRM issues within the construction sector.