Dehdasht, G; Ferwati, M S; Mohandes, S R; El-Sabek, L and Edwards, D J (2023) Towards expediting the implementation of sustainable and successful lean paradigm for construction projects: A hybrid of dematel and SNA approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(9), pp. 4294-4318. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: Proper identification of the key motivating factors (or key drivers) is needed to ensure successful adaption and implementation of the lean concept for construction projects. However, there lacks a study investigating the complex interrelationships existing among the key drivers contributing to Sustainable and Successful Lean Construction (SSLC) implementation for such projects. To address this shortcoming, this study aims to uncover the main critical key drivers towards the implementation of SSLC for the very first time by capturing the complexity of this vexing problem. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, a new hybrid framework is developed through the integration of Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and Social Network Analysis (SNA). The novel developed framework is called the DSNA approach. Findings: Considering the case of Malaysian construction projects, the developed DSNA gives the following major outcomes: (1) Most important critical key drivers are seen to be optimization, continuous improvement, and, improve company culture, and (2) For SSLC adoption, the critical drivers impacting other key drivers are seen to be “improve teamwork”, “reduce leadership conflict”, and “improve company culture”, thereby demanding more attention. Practical implications: The outcomes of this study give insight for decisions and policymakers in the construction industry regarding critical key drivers and their complex interrelationships towards the further adoption of SSLC, promoting the sustainability paradigm within the respective sector. Originality/value: This paper not only presents a list of critical drivers and the corresponding association among them towards SSLC adoption, but also proposes DSNA as a novel approach for uncovering the complex interrelationship existing in an intricate problem, improving the intricate process of decision-making.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | dematel; green construction; key drivers; lean construction; sna; sustainability |
| Index terms: | continuous improvement, teamwork, construction industry, implementation, paradigm, social network analysis, lean construction, laboratory, complexity, decision-making, methodology, integration, construction project |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, systems engineering, organizational analysis, building construction, decision analysis, research management, production management, education and knowledge transfer, management, performance measurement, research methods, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Organizational Design, Site Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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