Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=47418#.VMijjizQrzE Author(s) Hatim A. Rashid Affiliation(s) Construction Management Engineering Section, Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Alnaharain University, Jaderia, Baghdad, Iraq . ABSTRACT It is apparent that heat can hamper timing and productivity of construction work that occurs outside. There are many types of construction changes and each type can have an effect on labor and machinery productivity. But what is the effect of extreme heat & humidity and dust storm on construction industry can occur either indoor or outdoor work. Construction materials production data from main four companies in the Gulf region over five years period were collected. This study found that the adverse sever summer climate of heat and dust storms lead to a significant reduction in production. An average of week with six days during summers ...
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