Khanapure, V U and Shastri, S S (2024) A sustainable-lean implementation methodology: A catalyst for sustainability enhancement of high-rise residential projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(7), pp. 2585-2603. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The importance of lean and sustainability integration in sustainable construction (SC) has been extensively studied. However, a practical and thorough implementation methodology addressing the project life cycle phases is still inadequate. The present study has developed a novel phase-wise sustainable–lean implementation methodology for high-rise residential projects. Design/methodology/approach: The current study has identified the 50 direct conceptual interactions between 11 lean principles and 11 sustainability criteria encompassing 44 different attributes covering 174 sustainability actions. A panel of nine experts validated these interactions, and 50 integration vectors were proposed addressing different phases of the project life cycle of high-rise residential buildings. The experts also analysed the identified integration vectors for their current and likely future implementation in high-rise residential projects. Findings: The interactions between lean and sustainability principles led to the development of a phase-wise implementation methodology. The experts' survey responses on the current level of implementation revealed that 40, 32 and 28% of integration vectors were implemented rarely, sometimes, and frequently, respectively. For likely future implementation, 28 and 72% integration vectors were reported as very likely and extremely likely to implement, respectively. This survey response highlighted the usefulness of identified integration vectors for enhancing the sustainability of high-rise residential projects. Originality/value: The proposed sustainable–lean implementation methodology acts as a comprehensive guideline for implementing a lean approach to achieve the objectives of SC in high-rise residential projects. This may facilitate the transition from conventional to sustainable building practices using a lean approach.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | lean construction; lean-sustainability integration; sustainable building; sustainable construction; sustainable-lean construction; sustainable–lean implementation |
| Index terms: | high-rise residential building, interaction, implementation, life cycle, sustainable building practice, methodology, integration, sustainable building, residential project, sustainable construction, lean construction, survey |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, sustainability and energy, value management, construction type, data collection methods, behavioral psychology, organizational analysis, building construction, sustainable construction, economic development, research methods |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Project Management, Procurement, Construction Technology, Sustainability, Urban Studies, Site Management, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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