Open Conference Systems, 17th International Colloquium „Sustainable decisions in built environment“

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Integration of LEAN in construction processess
Jolanta Tamošaitienė, Tomas Starta

Last modified: 2019-10-11

Abstract


The productivity of the construction sector worldwide has fallen over the past 30 years. There is an opinion that application of lean construction concepts and methodologies can help to improve the situation. Lean construction concepts are effective in a strategic approach, striving to reduce waste, expenses and save time on a long-term perspective. Aforementioned contribute in pursuit towards the global environmental and economic goals. Although the lean practice is capable of attaining significant environmental goals, times saving, economic benefits, organizations still experiencing difficulty to integrate these concepts correctly and successfully. Many studies reported that the construction industry has encountered poor implementation and integration of these concepts. Lean construction has eight main techniques that help to increase productivity in fulfilling the client's requirements. This paper provides the fundamental knowledge of Lean construction and shows how to get the most effective results by applying the Last Planner System technique. The case study illustrates the integration of the Last Planner System technique into the construction project.


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