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Lean construction is a production and management-based approach to a project. An increasing number of construction academics and professionals are storming the ramparts of conventional construction management in an attempt to deliver better value to owners while making real profits.
1 sty 2016 · BookPDF Available. The Lean Toolbox, 5th edition. A handbook for lean transformation. January 2016. Edition: 5th. Publisher: PICSIE Books. ISBN: 9780956830753. Authors: John Bicheno.
1 sty 2008 · Lean construction, founded on the principle of maximising value while minimising waste, is closely aligned with today's global emphasis on sustainability and efficient resource utilisation.
Two objective functions are presented which can lead to an improvement in the robustness of the schedule of the project, and therefore combat the effect of delays on the schedule of a construction project. Both functions are multi-objective and suited specifically to the construction environment.
This paper first explains lean construction by exploring the essential differences between lean and current practice, then explores the underlying nature and implications of lean thinking.
This paper addresses lean principles, the prerequisites for a lean construction environment, and provides specific strategies for successful lean projects. It will explain how these strategies improve projects in terms of cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
