Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore the transfer of lean manufacturing/
production from the Japanese manufacturing industry to the construction sector in the west …

This article compares the techniques developed for lean construction with those developed
for lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing and lean construction techniques share many …

Despite theoretical advancements in alternative project planning methods the extent of their
practical implementation varies strongly; it has been limited especially in the US construction …

Construction projects often suffer from backlashes in relation to poor plans and schedules.
Especially pre-construction planning has been challenging due to a high complexity, an …

Lean construction has been shown to have significant potential for impacting construction
projects and is receiving increased attention worldwide. The potential for lean …

The Production Strategy Process (PSP) is an integral part of production planning and control
as it defines how production processes are structured and designed and outlines how …

This paper aims to compare the techniques of lean manufacturing and lean construction.
Despite the obvious differences between lean production and lean construction, many of …

Construction projects have for a long time been characterized by increased specialization,
low productivity, and a fragmented information exchange culture, resulting in inefficient work …

Abstract Background/Objective: Practitioners in Nigerian construction industry continues to
search for ways of improving productivity in its project delivery process. In this research, we …

Lessons learned from the construction industry have shown that adopting lean principles
within construction processes can significantly enhance the overall success of a construction …