ABSTRACT
The title of the thesis is Control of Labour Cost, based on investigative studies conducted into its applications in the construction of building projects. Investigative studies conducted into the operations of some construction firms revealed the absence of a labour cost control system, but the presence of an achaic project cost system, which is based on overall profit /Loss state of the contract at the end of construction, which are historical. The absence and non-operation of a labour cost control system were based on the inherent fears of: i) The quality of manpower requirement in the management of the system ii) Cost of installing and operating the system iii) Time, involved in the operation of the system In tackling these fears, literature reviews on existing practices of cost control processes were undertaken. This with a view of extracting a labour cost control system that could be adopted for use in the companies investigated. Finally, recommendations of the composition of project teams for big and small companies were made. This is hoped, will help in allaying the fears expressed.