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Álvares, J S, Costa, D B and Melo, R R S d (2018) Exploratory study of using unmanned aerial system imagery for construction site 3D mapping. Construction Innovation, 18(03), 301–20.

Abbot, C, Jeong, K and Allen, S (2006) The economic motivation for innovation in small construction companies. Construction Innovation, 6(03), 187–96.

Abdou, A, Lewis, J and Radaideh, M (2003) An internet-based decision support system for healthcare project appraisal: a conceptual proposal. Construction Innovation, 3(03), 145–55.

AboMoslim, S and Russell, A (2014) Screening design and construction technologies of skyscrapers. Construction Innovation, 14(03), 307-45.

Adriaanse, A and Voordijk, H (2005) Interorganizational communication and ICT in construction projects: a review using metatriangulation. Construction Innovation, 5(03), 159–77.

Ahuja, V, Yang, J and Shankar, R (2009) Benefits of collaborative ICT adoption for building project management. Construction Innovation, 9(03), 323–40.

Aka, A, Bamgbade, A A, Saidu, I and Balogun, O M (2019) A conceptual framework for waste identification and reduction in Nigerian sandcrete blocks production process. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 405–23.

• Type: Journal Article
• Keywords: Framework; Waste; Industry; Building; Firms; Blocks;
• ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-11-2017-0091
• Abstract:
  Non-value adding activities or waste have been a major challenge for the construction industry. Researchers worldwide have investigated how such activities can be reduced or overcome in the industry. However, much has not been done regarding waste in the production process of building blocks. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the various waste in sandcrete blocks production process (SBPP). The study also aims to find out the causes of the waste and their impacts on the factory performance. To achieve the aims of this study, a qualitative study was conducted in five sandcrete blocks firms in Minna. Physical observation and interviews were the main instruments used for data collection. The data obtained were analyzed through content analysis. Samples of blocks (low standard only) were also taken to the laboratory for compressive and porosity tests. Thereafter, questionnaires were administered to other sandcrete blocks producers in six firms. The essence of this was to investigate the applicability of the identified waste in other factories in the study context and for further data analysis. Typical forms of waste in SBPP are excessive stocking of sand and cement, long distance covered from the store to the mixing or production location, excessive quantity or over design of materials and over vibration or compaction of the newly produced blocks. It is anticipated that adoption of lean concepts, tools and techniques in the production of sandcrete blocks will help to eradicate the identified waste in the process and stimulate a future state value stream mapping (VSM). The practicality of the expected future state VSM is presently being investigated by one of the five firms in the study context. The findings of the study mainly provide further insights on the various process waste in Nigerian sandcrete blocks production. The study provides knowledge on how lean thinking can be adopted to identify and reduce waste in SBPP. Such knowledge may be beneficial to the present and prospective sandcrete blocks producers. The study also provides insight on how the overall cost of production of sandcrete blocks and the quantity of CO₂ that is being released into the atmosphere in the production process can be reduced. The VSM in the proposed framework also serves as a tool that can be globally adopted for waste identification by producers of other forms of blocks such as bricks. This paper satisfies all the tenets of originality as it has not been previously published and all the information obtained from other studies have been duly referenced. The study is also original as it is first in the study context to propose for a lean framework that can be used to reduce waste in SBPP.

Al-Saeed, Y, Edwards, D J and Scaysbrook, S (2020) Automating construction manufacturing procedures using BIM digital objects (BDOs). Construction Innovation , 20(03), 345–77.

Anumba, C J (2009) Towards next-generation knowledge management systems for construction sector organisations. Construction Innovation, 9(03), 245–9.

Anumba, C J, Issa, R R A, Pan, J and Mutis, I (2008) Ontology-based information and knowledge management in construction. Construction Innovation, 8(03), 218–39.

Aouad, G, Sun, M and Faraj, I (2002) Automatic generation of data representations for construction applications. Construction Innovation, 2(03), 151–65.

Arayici, Y, Aouad, G and Ahmed, V (2005) Requirements engineering for innovative integrated ICT systems for the construction industry. Construction Innovation, 5(03), 179–200.

Arif, M, Mohammed, A-Z and Gupta, A D (2015) Understanding knowledge sharing in the Jordanian construction industry. Construction Innovation, 15(03), 333-54.

Asiedu, R O, Adaku, E and Owusu-Manu, D-G (2017) Beyond the causes: Rethinking mitigating measures to avert cost and time overruns in construction projects. Construction Innovation, 17(03), 363-80.

Aziz, Z, Qasim, R M and Wajdi, S (2017) Improving productivity of road surfacing operations using value stream mapping and discrete event simulation. Construction Innovation, 17(03), 294-323.

Björk, B-C (2002) A formalised model of the information and materials handling activities in the construction process. Construction Innovation, 2(03), 133–49.

Blayse, A M and Manley, K (2004) Key influences on construction innovation. Construction Innovation, 4(03), 143–54.

Chen, Q, Adey, B T, Haas, C and Hall, D M (2020) Using look-ahead plans to improve material flow processes on construction projects when using BIM and RFID technologies. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 471–508.

Christian, T and Lars, H (2011) Efficient on-site construction: learning points from a German platform for housing. Construction Innovation, 11(03), 338–55.

Eaton, D (2001) A temporal typology for innovation within the construction industry. Construction Innovation, 1(03), 165–79.

Elghaish, F and Abrishami, S (2020) Developing a framework to revolutionise the 4D BIM process: IPD-based solution. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 401–20.

Emmitt, S, Pasquire, C and Mertia, B (2012) Is good enough "making do"?: An investigation of inappropriate processing in a small design and build company. Construction Innovation, 12(03), 369-83.

Gary, H (2010) Contractor selection innovation: examination of two decades' published research. Construction Innovation, 10(03), 304–28.

Georgiadou, M C (2019) An overview of benefits and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) adoption in UK residential projects. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 298–320.

Gradeci, K and Labonnote, N (2019) On the potential of integrating building information modelling (BIM) for the additive manufacturing (AM) of concrete structures. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 321–43.

Gul, P (2010) Using ANP priorities with goal programming in optimally allocating marketing resources. Construction Innovation, 10(03), 346–65.

Gyampoh-Vidogah, R, Moreton, R and Proverbs, D (2003) Implementing information management in construction: establishing problems, concepts and practice. Construction Innovation, 3(03), 157–73.

Haas, C T and Kim, Y-S (2002) Automation in infrastructure construction. Construction Innovation, 2(03), 191–210.

Hallowell, M R, Hardison, D and Desvignes, M (2016) Information technology and safety: Integrating empirical safety risk data with building information modeling, sensing, and visualization technologies. Construction Innovation, 16(03), 323-47.

Hartmann, A (2006) The role of organizational culture in motivating innovative behaviour in construction firms. Construction Innovation, 6(03), 159–72.

Hietajärvi, A-M, Aaltonen, K and Haapasalo, H (2017) Opportunity management in large projects: A case study of an infrastructure alliance project. Construction Innovation, 17(03), 340-62.

Hightower, R (2013) Investigating the green Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) servicescape scale in Brazil. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 242-65.

Holt, G D (2016) Opposing influences on construction plant and machinery health and safety innovations. Construction Innovation, 16(03), 390-414.

Hughes, D, Williams, T and Ren, Z (2012) Differing perspectives on collaboration in construction. Construction Innovation, 12(03), 355-68.

Hung, C Y and Cheng, E W L (2014) Estimating contractors’ efficiency with panel data: Comparison of the data envelopment analysis, Cobb-Douglas and translog production function methods. Construction Innovation, 14(03), 274-91.

Ibañez-Guzmán, J and Malcolm, A A (2002) Autonomous vehicles in the construction process. Construction Innovation, 2(03), 211–24.

Idrus, A and Newman, J (2003) IFESS: a computer tool to aid structural engineers at the conceptual design stage. Construction Innovation, 3(03), 127–43.

Issa, R R A and Haddad, J (2008) Perceptions of the impacts of organizational culture and information technology on knowledge sharing in construction. Construction Innovation, 8(03), 182–201.

Jason, U and Umit, I (2011) Emerging technologies for BIM 2.0. Construction Innovation, 11(03), 252–8.

Jay Na, L and Frank, P (2011) Innovation performance of construction enterprises: An empirical assessment of the German and Singapore construction enterprises. Construction Innovation, 11(03), 282–304.

Jin, X-H, Zhang, G and Yang, R J (2012) Factor analysis of partners' commitment to risk management in public-private partnership projects. Construction Innovation, 12(03), 297-316.

Jonsson, H and Rudberg, M (2017) KPIs for measuring performance of production systems for residential building: A production strategy perspective. Construction Innovation, 17(03), 381-403.

Kakitahi, J M, Landin, A and Alinaitwe, H M (2013) An exploratory study of rework causality in Uganda. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 266-80.

Kantola, M and Saari, A (2014) Commissioning for nearly zero-energy building projects. Construction Innovation, 14(03), 370-82.

Karimi, H, Taylor, T R B, Goodrum, P M and Srinivasan, C (2016) Quantitative analysis of the impact of craft worker availability on construction project safety performance. Construction Innovation, 16(03), 307-22.

Khalfan, M M A and McDermott, P (2006) Innovating for supply chain integration within construction. Construction Innovation, 6(03), 143–57.

Le, P L, Dao, T and Chaabane, A (2019) BIM-based framework for temporary facility layout planning in construction site. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 424–64.

Lee, A and Sexton, M G (2007) nD modelling: industry uptake considerations. Construction Innovation, 7(03), 288–302.

Lee, W and Migliaccio, G C (2016) Physiological cost of concrete construction activities. Construction Innovation, 16(03), 281-306.

Leila, H, Zeeshan, A and Feniosky, P-M (2011) Visualizing greenhouse gas emissions from construction activities. Construction Innovation, 11(03), 356–70.

Lessing, J, Stehn, L and Ekholm, A (2015) Industrialised house-building: development and conceptual orientation of the field. Construction Innovation, 15(03), 378-99.

Li, Q, Syal, M, Turner, N and Arif, M (2013) Constructors and innovation credits in green building projects. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 320-38.

Liu, G, Nzige, J H and Li, K (2019) Trending topics and themes in offsite construction(OSC) research. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 343–66.

Liu, M, Han, S and Lee, S (2016) Tracking-based 3D human skeleton extraction from stereo video camera toward an on-site safety and ergonomic analysis. Construction Innovation, 16(03), 348-67.

Mahami, H, Nasirzadeh, F, Hosseininaveh Ahmadabadian, A, Esmaeili, F and Nahavandi, S (2019) Imaging network design to improve the automated construction progress monitoring process. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 386–404.

Mahmood, A and Abrishami, S (2020) BIM for lean building surveying services. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 447–70.

Manley, K and Chen, L (2015) Collaborative learning model of infrastructure construction: A capability perspective. Construction Innovation, 15(03), 355-77.

Matipa, W M, Kelliher, D and Keane, M (2008) How a quantity surveyor can ease cost management at the design stage using a building product model. Construction Innovation, 8(03), 164–81.

McNamara, A J and Sepasgozar, S M (2020) Developing a theoretical framework for intelligent contract acceptance. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 421–45.

Moselhi, O and Khan, Z (2012) Significance ranking of parameters impacting construction labour productivity. Construction Innovation, 12(03), 272-96.

Nageim, H A, Nagar, R and Lisboa, P J G (2007) Comparison of neural network and binary logistic regression methods in conceptual design of tall steel buildings. Construction Innovation, 7(03), 240–53.

Ng, S T, Fang, Y and Skitmore, R M (2008) Negotiation of on-site buffer stocks: A fuzzy non-structural fuzzy decision support system approach. Construction Innovation, 8(03), 202–17.

Nijhof, A, Graafland, J and Kuijer, O d (2009) Exploration of an agenda for transparency in the construction industry. Construction Innovation, 9(03), 250–67.

Olawumi, T O and Chan, D W (2019) An empirical survey of the perceived benefits of executing BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 321–42.

Omar, A L T and Rifat, R (2011) General framework for designing multi-use simulation modules for estimating project durations. Construction Innovation, 11(03), 321–37.

Osama, M and Zafar, K (2010) Analysis of labour productivity of formwork operations in building construction. Construction Innovation, 10(03), 286–303.

Osei-Kyei, R and Chan, A P (2018) Evaluating the project success index of public-private partnership projects in Hong Kong. Construction Innovation, 18(03), 371–91.

Owolabi, A A, Anumba, C J and El-Hamalawi, A (2003) Towards implementing integrated building product libraries. Construction Innovation, 3(03), 175–94.

Ozumba, A O U and Shakantu, W (2018) Exploring challenges to ICT utilisation in construction site management. Construction Innovation, 18(03), 321–49.

Pan, J, Vorvoreanu, M and Zhou, Z (2014) Social media adoption in disaster restoration industry. Construction Innovation, 14(03), 346-69.

Park, J, Park, J, Kim, J and Kim, J (2012) Building information modelling based energy performance assessment system: An assessment of the Energy Performance Index in Korea. Construction Innovation, 12(03), 335-54.

Patrick, T I L and Franky, W H W (2011) A comparative study of buildability perspectives between clients, consultants and contractors. Construction Innovation, 11(03), 305–20.

Peansupap, V and Walker, D (2005) Exploratory factors influencing information and communication technology diffusion and adoption within Australian construction organizations: a micro analysis. Construction Innovation, 5(03), 135–57.

Piratla, K R and Ariaratnam, S T (2013) Design innovation leads to sustainable water distribution systems. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 302-19.

Renukappa, S, Egbu, C, Akintoye, A and Goulding, J (2012) A critical reflection on sustainability within the UK industrial sectors. Construction Innovation, 12(03), 317-34.

Ribeiro, F L (2009) Enhancing knowledge management in construction firms. Construction Innovation, 9(03), 268–84.

Romuald, R, Håkan, N, Thomas, O and Ove, L (2010) Using visualization technologies for design and planning of a healthy construction workplace. Construction Innovation, 10(03), 248–66.

Ross, A and Goulding, J (2007) Supply chain transactional barriers to design cost management. Construction Innovation, 7(03), 274–87.

Rumman, M A, Hiyassat, M, Alsmadi, B, Jamrah, A and Alqam, M (2009) A surface water management model for the Integrated Southern Ghor Project, Jordan. Construction Innovation, 9(03), 298–322.

Rutten, M E J, Doree, A G and Halman, J I M (2009) Innovation and interorganizational cooperation: a synthesis of literature. Construction Innovation, 9(03), 285–97.

Sackey, E and Akotia, J (2017) Spanning the multilevel boundaries of construction organisations: Towards the delivery of BIM-compliant projects. Construction Innovation, 17(03), 273-93.

Saka, A B and Chan, D W (2019) A global taxonomic review and analysis of the development of BIM research between 2006 and 2017. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 465–90.

Seward, D W (2002) Automating the construction workplace: positioning and navigational factors. Construction Innovation, 2(03), 167–89.

Shapira, A, Filin, S and Wicnudel, A (2014) Quantitative analysis of blind tower-crane lifts using laser-scanning information. Construction Innovation, 14(03), 383-403.

Shehab, T (2009) Automated measurement of earthwork volume in construction projects. Construction Innovation, 9(03), 341–58.

Shen, G Q and Yu, A T W (2012) Value management: recent developments and way forward. Construction Innovation, 12(03), 264-71.

Siddula, M, Dai, F, Ye, Y and Fan, J (2016) Classifying construction site photos for roof detection: A machine-learning method towards automated measurement of safety performance on roof sites. Construction Innovation, 16(03), 368-89.

Singh, V (2014) BIM and systemic ICT innovation in AEC: Perceived needs and actor’s degrees of freedom. Construction Innovation, 14(03), 292-306.

Songer, A D, Diekmann, J E and Karet, D (2001) Animation-based construction schedule review. Construction Innovation, 1(03), 181–90.

Songer, A D, Diekmann, J E, Rasheed, K-A and Hays, B (2001) Construction scheduling using 3-D CAD and walk-thru. Construction Innovation, 1(03), 191–207.

Songer, A D, Hays, B and North, C (2004) Multidimensional visualization of project control data. Construction Innovation, 4(03), 173–90.

Stewart, I and Fenn, P (2006) Strategy: the motivation for innovation. Construction Innovation, 6(03), 173–85.

Stewart, R A and Mohamed, S (2001) Utilizing the balanced scorecard for IT/IS performance evaluation in construction. Construction Innovation, 1(03), 147–63.

Stewart, R A and Waroonkun, T (2007) Benchmarking construction technology transfer in Thailand. Construction Innovation, 7(03), 218–39.

Stewart, R A, Mohamed, S and Marosszeky, M (2004) An empirical investigation into the link between information technology implementation barriers and coping strategies in the Australian construction industry. Construction Innovation, 4(03), 155–71.

Sundling, R (2019) A development process for extending buildings vertically – based on a case study of four extended buildings. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 367–85.

Suprun, E V and Stewart, R A (2015) Construction innovation diffusion in the Russian Federation: Barriers, drivers and coping strategies. Construction Innovation, 15(03), 278-312.

Tahmasebinia, F, M.E. Sepasgozar, S, Shirowzhan, S, Niemela, M, Tripp, A, Nagabhyrava, S, Mansuri, k k Z and Alonso-Marroquin, F (2020) Criteria development for sustainable construction manufacturing in Construction Industry 4.0. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 379–400.

Teizer, J (2016) Right-time vs real-time pro-active construction safety and health system architecture. Construction Innovation, 16(03), 253-80.

Tighnavard Balasbaneh, A, Bin Marsono, A K and Kasra Kermanshahi, E (2018) Balancing of life cycle carbon and cost appraisal on alternative wall and roof design verification for residential building. Construction Innovation, 18(03), 274–300.

Wang, Y, Gosling, J and Naim, M M (2019) Assessing supplier capabilities to exploit building information modelling. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 491–510.

Wen, J and Gheisari, M (2020) Using virtual reality to facilitate communication in the AEC domain: a systematic review. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 509–42.

Wimalasena, N N and Gunatilake, S (2018) The readiness of construction contractors and consultants to adopt e-tendering. Construction Innovation, 18(03), 350–70.

Wong, C H (2007) ICT implementation and evolution: Case studies of intranets and extranets in UK construction enterprises. Construction Innovation, 7(03), 254–73.

Wu, S, Lee, A, Koh, W W I, Aouad, G and Fu, C (2004) An IFC-based space analysis for building accessibility layout for all users. Construction Innovation, 4(03), 129–41.

Yat-Hung, C, Eddie, W L C and Patrick, T I L (2010) Epistemology of capital structure decisions by building contractors in Hong Kong. Construction Innovation, 10(03), 329–45.

Yates, J K (2013) Sustainable methods for waste minimisation in construction. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 281-301.

Yuan, F and Ng, S T (2011) Applying activity-based costing approach for construction logistics cost analysis. Construction Innovation, 11(03), 259–81.

Zaeri, F, Rotimi, J O B, Hosseini, M R and Cox, J (2017) Implementation of the LPS using an excel spreadsheet: A case study from the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Innovation, 17(03), 324-39.

Zhao, J, Lam, K P, Biswas, T and Wang, H (2015) An online platform to automate leed energy performance evaluation and submission process. Construction Innovation, 15(03), 313-32.

Zhikun, D and Fungfai, N (2010) Knowledge sharing in architectural design institutes: a multiple-case study. Construction Innovation, 10(03), 267–85.