Productivity in the Construction Sector (November 2020)
The document addressed the main brakes on the sector’s productivity, focusing on developing public infrastructure and residential projects. Through 135 findings, the research concluded that, regardless of the indicator used, the construction sector’s productivity in Chile is lower than the OECD average and the rest of the Chilean economy. Delays in permit processing, project delays, lack of training, and little use of technology are part of the diagnosis. The study proposes 72 recommendations classified according to the type of work affected, implementation method, and the institution in charge of implementing them.