Noorzai, E (2023) Evaluating lean techniques to improve success factors in the construction phase. Construction Innovation, 23(3), pp. 622-639. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to develop a decision-making model to analyze and select the most appropriate lean technique (LT), considering success factors to improve site management and reduce waste in the construction phase. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive literature review identified six LTs and the 11 most critical factors affecting the efficiency of the construction phase. Then, the appropriateness of these LTs to improve the identified factors were assessed using the analytic hierarchy process. At last, a sensitivity analysis of the results was performed to validate the findings. Findings: The results show that the most effective LT to improve success factors in the construction phase is “Daily Huddle Meetings”, and the most critical factor with the greatest impact on LT selection is determined to be “Efficient Construction Management”. Originality/value: Few studies have evaluated the suitability of LTs in terms of construction success factors (CSFs). Hence, given the vital role of the construction phase in the whole project life cycle and the impact of LTs in improving the productivity of this phase, this research investigates the correlation between LTs and CSFs to promote efficient site management.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | ahp; construction phase; construction success factors; decision-making; lean construction; lean techniques; site management; success; success factors |
| Index terms: | construction phase, site management, critical factor, life cycle, productivity, efficiency, suitability, decision-making, methodology, success factor, literature review, sensitivity analysis, lean construction |
| Subjects: | design criteria, environmental hazards, building construction, decision analysis, management, research methods, performance management, construction operations, data analysis and analytics, project delivery, health monitoring assessment and metrics, value management, risk assessment |
| Topics: | Site Management, Design Practice, Quality Management, Risk Management, Sustainability, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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