Simulation of a Construction Project: Assessing Impact of Just-in-Time and Lean Principles

Bamana, Flora; Lehoux, Nadia; Cloutier, Caroline

doi:10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0001654

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“…The report showed a 10 percent increase in productivity in the first phase and 7 percent in second phase with the use of the JIT philosophy in building logistics (Bertelsen, 1995). Bamana et al (2019) also experimented JIT implementation in a six-storied wooden building erected in the province of Quebec, Canada. This study confirmed the necessity of adapting JIT philosophy for an adequate development in this industry.…”

Section: Lean Principles In Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of lean construction in the construction industry in Bangladesh: awareness, benefits and challenges

Ahmed

Hossain

Haq

2020

IJBPA

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PurposeConstruction management is enriched in many ways by direct and indirect support of lean construction concept. The objectives of this study are to assess the current level of awareness about lean construction practice, to identify the potential benefits and challenges to implement lean construction in the Bangladeshi construction industry and to prioritize them.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive literature review has been done to design a questionnaire for the survey. The final questionnaire has been designed with 27 lean tools, 41 challenges, and seven benefits of implementing lean principles in the construction industry. A total of 164 valid responses have been collected from Bangladeshi construction practitioners involved in different types of construction organizations. The result has been analyzed by Relative Important Index (RII).FindingsThe findings revealed 41 challenges to implement lean construction with seven benefits in the Bangladeshi construction industry. The result shows that an appreciable number of respondent familiar with the techniques of lean construction but they don't practice. The findings have also pointed out that the lean construction approach adds a positive impact especially on quality, safety, cost, productivity, and environmental level. The top-ranked challenges to implementing lean construction are: lack of awareness and skill, poor management, traditional culture and attitude of employees, inadequate resources and equipment and nonuse of modern techniques and technologies.Originality/valueThis study reveals real scenario of lean construction in Bangladesh. It contributes to the body of knowledge, as it uncovers for the first time the awareness level, benefits and challenges to implement lean construction with reference to the social, economic and cultural context of Bangladesh. Exploring the findings, the study could help the stakeholders, construction firms, academician, researchers and government to focus their effort and resources on the significantly appropriate issues. Again, the study may be beneficial to developing countries especially in South Asia which share the same socio-economic status with Bangladesh.

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Section: Lean Principles In Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of lean construction in the construction industry in Bangladesh: awareness, benefits and challenges

Ahmed

Hossain

Haq

2020

IJBPA

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“…The construction industry is in constant search for better ways to execute projects effectively and efficiently, thereby improving productivity (Bamana et al, 2019). The lean methodology looks at the whole production system to improve its efficiency and effectiveness (Koskela and Dave, 2008).…”

Section: Lean Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Status of lean construction implementation among small and medium building contractors (SMBCs) in Ghana

Ankomah

Ayarkwa

Agyekum

2020

JEDT

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to ascertain the extent to which the practices of small and medium building contractors (SMBCs) conform to lean construction (LC) principles. Ultimately, practical results encourage a discourse on the true potentials and challenges to the holistic uptake of LC principles in the Ghanaian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on a qualitative case study approach. The data was obtained through face-to-face structured interviews. Findings Across the cases, it was realized that there is a low-level application of LC principles among SMBCs. There was no indication that lean concepts were used on a company-wide basis in the Ghanaian construction industry. Furthermore, the study revealed that the traditional wasteful approach to managing construction projects was still prevalent among the firms. Practical implications This paper uses the 4P model as a foundation for assessing the extent to which the practices of SMBCs conform to LC principles. Practically, the study also created a certain level of awareness among the SMBCs about LC, LC principles and the benefits of the application of these principles within organizations. Originality/value This study contributes to the body of knowledge as it uncovers the status of LC implementation among SMBCs in the Ghanaian construction industry. The findings that are presented in this paper can be used as a starting point to disseminate the research and practice of LC among SMBCs.

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“…A critical obstacle to the use of prefabricated construction is the associated high initial cost [8,60], which includes the initial investment (e.g., the costs of transportation and setting up prefabrication yards), the rent of high-quality hoist equipment for vertical transportation onsite, extra expenses related to labor training, and higher wages for skilled labor [61]. Tradesmen engaged in the construction industry have previously expected financial support from the government to balance the high initial cost [62].…”

Section: High Initial Costmentioning

confidence: 99%

Improving Construction Industrialization Practices from a Socio-Technical System Perspective: A Hong Kong Case

Jin

Shen

Ekanayake

2021

IJERPH

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Construction Industrialization (CI) tends to improve industrial performance and contributes substantially towards global sustainability. Considering these merits, many countries and regions, including Hong Kong, have released policies to promote CI uptake. However, those policy interventions ignore the dynamic influence of stakeholders and technologies, which significantly influence the efficient management of CI. In response, this study aimed to objectively depict a real socio-technical system of CI uptake based on a representative case study in Hong Kong. Further, this study identified the critical issues associated with the CI uptake and proposed policy-related recommendations to overcome the key issues. In addition, this study proposed a novel approach based on two-mode social network analysis to facilitate the analysis from a socio-technical perspective. Theoretically, this depicts the interactions of construction industry stakeholders and artifacts within a dynamic, complex socio-technical environment, indicating a new stance for construction management. Finally, this research also provides valuable implications for the government to anticipate the impact of different CI policies on promoting its uptake within the complex socio-technical system.

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Simulation of a Construction Project: Assessing Impact of Just-in-Time and Lean Principles

Cited by 41 publications

References 13 publications

Implementation of lean construction in the construction industry in Bangladesh: awareness, benefits and challenges

Implementation of lean construction in the construction industry in Bangladesh: awareness, benefits and challenges

Status of lean construction implementation among small and medium building contractors (SMBCs) in Ghana

Improving Construction Industrialization Practices from a Socio-Technical System Perspective: A Hong Kong Case

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