In this study we explored the challenges involved in Lean Transformation and
implementation in the manufacturing sector. Using survey data from 50 North American …

Purpose The proliferation of lean principles in the construction industry is offset by the
enduring uncertainty among industry stakeholders regarding their respective roles in lean …

Construction unknowingly plans for poor levels of productivity with substantial waste,
inefficiency, and rework stemming from a proliferation of non-value adding activities …

The Egan report, generally called Rethinking Construction, challenged the lack of
collaboration in planning, designing, and executing work on site, and recommended the …

Lean practices have shown their potential in reducing environmental, economic, and social
impacts during the construction phase, with an increase in the parameters of sustainability in …

There has been an increase in the use of joint venture (JV) especially in the delivery of
infrastructure projects. There is also great pressure from the public sector clients for the use …

A growing number of construction companies are implementing the Lean philosophy to
improve the customer's value and identify waste. A recently conducted survey with corporate …

This paper presents an analysis of a Lean Leadership (LL) training program initiated by the
company about two years ago. The program's main goal was to disseminate Lean …

Design and construction require diverse skills and knowledge, much of it tacit, that are
widely scattered through the construction supply chain. Bringing all that information and all …

Integrating lean learning practices in construction is paramount for elevating project quality,
thus bolstering industry competitiveness and sustainability. However, there exists a notable …