Delays in achieving projects' objectives according to the planned schedule are considered
one of the main sources of conflicts in Iran's construction industry. A precise and structured …

This study highlights the findings of an empirical study to investigate critical waste factors
(CWFs) affecting the performance of construction projects. Twenty-four CWFs were identified …

Among the existing management concepts and methods implemented for solving
construction project delays is the integration of lean tools in the construction project cycle …

Formwork material and payroll are among the greatest costs in building reinforced concrete
structures. Therefore, formwork engineering is a key factor affecting project success …

This study aims to investigate the level of the conformance of the practices of the second-
grade contractors with lean construction principles. This study adopted the descriptive and …

Lean aims to maximise value while minimising waste. Hence, it is essential to use Lean
tools and techniques for achieving higher value in construction projects. Being one of the …

The modern business environment is operating in a highly turbulent time. Demand for
operational activities to achieve effectiveness and efficiency, the environment has increased …

In the new global economy, Lean Construction has become an effective way to design
construction systems, which aims at reducing all forms of waste and creating the maximum …

The considerable need for construction in congested urban areas necessitates deep
excavations, and such projects suffer significantly from delay and cost overruns. There is …

The step by step enhancement and addition of these precarious city organizations is the
road to make a clever city a reality. This procedure has to be determined bottom-up mutual …