Josephson, P E and Chao, M (2014) Use and non-use of time in construction of new multi-dwelling buildings in Sweden. International Journal of Construction Management, 14(1), pp. 28-35. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
The aim of this paper was to contribute to the understanding of efficiency in value chains in new construction of multidwelling buildings in Sweden by giving three perspectives on how time is used and not used. One perspective concerns lead times from the start of briefing to final delivery. A second perspective concerns the fact that work in most projects goes on 40 out of 168 h per week. A third perspective concerns to what extent resources, here human resources, are used. Inspired by value chain thinking, value stream analysis and lean thinking, the analyses show major losses in construction processes and large variations in lead times. It is recommended that time gets more attention in initiatives for improving construction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction projects; delays; lead times; lean thinking; productivity; value chains |
| Index terms: | value chain, productivity, construction project, variation, construction process, Sweden, human resource, value stream, briefing, efficiency, lead time |
| Subjects: | production management, performance management, management, Geography, project controls, value chain strategy, contractual condition, scope management, business, building construction |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Quality Management, Site Management, Contract Administration, Business Strategy, Time Control, Value Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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