Evaluating Training and Development Features of Human Resource Management Practices in the Nigerian Construction Industry

The construction industry depends on the combined efforts of various individuals or human resources (HRs) who are closely associated to the firms’ productivity and performance. To maintain a necessary competence in the HRs, effective training and development human resource management practices (HRMPs) for HRs become imperative. Therefore, this study assessed training and development (TND) features of HRMPs in Nigeria with a view to improving HRs activities in the construction industry (CI) as well as analytically influencing their performance. The study employed a quantitative research approach using Delphi and questionnaire approaches for data analysis. The Delphi study was used to determine the influence of the identified TND features of HRMPs, and data retrieved were analysed using mean item score (MIS). Findings from the study revealed that out of the twenty-one (21) TND attributes evaluated, acquiring new skills and knowledge as well as the usage were ranked high among the TND attributes for HRMPs. Hence, the study recommended adequate usage on newly acquired skills and knowledge of HRMPs by CPs and HRs for greater productivity and performance.