Conceptual Framework of a Simulation-Based Manpower Planning Method for Construction Enterprises

The authors put forward a concept of method to support workforce demand planning intended for construction contractors. business suffers from shortages skilled labor. facilitates analyzing the possibilities project-to project resource sharing and uncertainties in flow new orders, both characteristics construction. Construction contractors’ manpower is based on production plan. A precise deterministic plan possible only short horizon covering fixed set acquired orders. New orders are won irregularly, type quantity work they involve uncertain. For this reason, argue using simulation model company’s Such mapping variability number their start dates delivery times, as well workloads. Simulating prospective helps assess degree utilization enterprise's human resources influence size employment timeliness execution individual projects. This provides basis determining reasonable levels. approach determine data necessary process staff development recruitment. Moreover, it tool assessing feasibility in-house fulfill need hire subcontractors. novelty presented article companies, making take into account risk conditions acquiring times due factors disturbing flow. was company's order under random conditions, allowing evaluation effects maintaining different levels terms potential Thus, result research supporting decision managers management practice.