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Aghimien, D O, Ikuabe, M, Aigbavboa, C, Oke, A and Shirinda, W (2021) Unravelling the factors influencing construction organisations’ intention to adopt big data analytics in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 262-81.
Ahmed, V, Saboor, S, Almarzooqi, F A, Alshamsi, H A, Alketbi, M A and Al Marei, F A (2021) A comparative study of energy performance in educational buildings in the UAE. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 33-57.
Al-Hamadani, S, Egbelakin, T, Sher, W and Von Meding, J (2021) Drivers of applying ecological modernization to construction waste minimization in New South Wales construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 80-104.
Aslam, M, Gao, Z and Smith, G (2021) Development of lean approaching sustainability tools (LAST) matrix for achieving integrated lean and sustainable construction. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 176-97.
Demirkesen, S, Sadikoglu, E and Jayamanne, E (2021) Assessing psychological safety in lean construction projects in the United States. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 159-75.
Isa, S S M and Abidin, N Z (2021) Eco-innovation adoption in Malaysian contractor firms: Understanding the components and drivers. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 221-42.
Khalil, A, Rathnasinghe, A P and Kulatunga, U (2021) Challenges to the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Libya. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 243-61.
Mossman, A and Sarhan, S (2021) Synchronising off-site fabrication with on-site production in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 122-41.
Power, W, Sinnott, D and Lynch, P (2021) Evaluating the efficacy of a dedicated last planner® system facilitator to enhance construction productivity. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 142-58.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: lean construction; collaboration; facilitator; last planner system; mindset
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v21i3.7640
- Abstract:
Construction unknowingly plans for poor levels of productivity with substantial waste, inefficiency, and rework stemming from a proliferation of non-value-adding activities embedded within traditional delivery processes. This approach negatively influences construction’s economic and environmental sustainability. Last Planner® System (LPS) is a key tool of Lean Construction (LC) and is lauded as a value-add process that prioritises flow efficiency by addressing workflow variability and waste elimination on construction projects. This research evaluates how the presence of a dedicated knowledgeable and competent LPS Facilitator, enabling a complete LPS implementation, contributes to improved construction flow, efficiency, and productivity. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach utilising case study design and data collected from a literature review, site observation diary, site documentation analysis, and semi-structured interviews. Limitations exist around small survey size, lack of generalisability, and potential bias of researchers. Findings posit considerable productivity increase; more reliable, predictable, and stable workflow; enhanced team collaboration; as well as accrual of safety, quality, cost, and schedule benefits. Embedding a knowledgeable and competent LPS Facilitator appears to assist successful implementation of LPS with sectoral and societal value-add opportunities.
Sarhan, S and Pretlove, S (2021) Lean and sustainable construction: State of the art and future directions. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 1-10.
Smitha, J S and Thomas, A (2021) Integrated model and index for circular economy in the built-environment in the Indian context. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 198-220.
Stefańska, A, Cygan, M, Batte, K and Pietrzak, J (2021) Application of timber and wood-based materials in architectural design using multi-objective optimisation tools. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 105-21.
Wandahl, S, Pérez, C T, Salling, S, Neve, H H, Lerche, J and Petersen, S (2021) The impact of construction labour productivity on the renovation wave. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 11-32.
Zighan, S and Abualqumboz, M (2021) A project life-cycle readiness approach to manage construction waste in Jordan. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 58-79.