A special importance is attached to welfare of workers in construction industry, particularly because the construction industry is not completely organized one. A majority of the employees are required to work in hazardous conditions. They have to work for longer hours and far away places from their residence. There is always a possibility of their exploitation by their employees due to their weak bargaining power.

Welfare Work

Following are the important items of welfare work.

·        To provide rent free accommodation.
·        To provide medical facilities.
·        Leave with pay.
·        Provident Funds, Gratuity.
·        Group insurance.
·        Subsidised Canteen facilities.
·        First Aid Appliances.
·        Shelter, Restrooms and Lunchrooms.
·        Crèches.
·        Holidays.
·        Overtime wages.
·        Provision of drinking water.
·        Sanitary facilities.


Provision of welfare measures increases the efficiency of workers. If these and other such facilities are provided to the construction workers, they will naturally be less worried and they can be expected to put all their efforts in increasing their productive capacity which ultimately is beneficial to the organisation for its prosperity.