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Buchmann-Slorup, R (2014) Applying critical chain buffer management theory in location-based management. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 506-19.
Gatti, U C, Migliaccio, G C, Bogus, S M and Schneider, S (2014) An exploratory study of the relationship between construction workforce physical strain and task level productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 548-64.
Isaac, S and Navon, R (2014) Can project monitoring and control be fully automated?. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 495-505.
Lucko, G, Alves, T D C L and Angelim, V L (2014) Challenges and opportunities for productivity improvement studies in linear, repetitive, and location-based scheduling. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 575-94.
Nasir, H, Ahmed, H, Haas, C and Goodrum, P M (2014) An analysis of construction productivity differences between Canada and the United States. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 595-607.
Russell, A D, Tran, N and Staub-French, S (2014) Searching for value: construction strategy exploration and linear planning. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 520-47.
Seppänen, O, Evinger, J and Mouflard, C (2014) Effects of the location-based management system on production rates and productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 608-24.
Sezer, A A and Brochner, J (2014) The construction productivity debate and the measurement of service qualities. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 565-74.
Van der Vlist, A J, Vrolijk, M H and Dewulf, G P M R (2014) On information and communication technology and production cost in construction industry: evidence from the Netherlands. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 641-51.
Vilasini, N, Neitzert, T and Rotimi, J (2014) Developing and evaluating a framework for process improvement in an alliance project: a New Zealand case study. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 625-40.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.874565
- Abstract:
Lean thinking holds out the promise of dramatic improvements in construction production processes, especially in waste minimization. While there exist empirical studies of "leanness" with regard to non-relational-type projects, there is a need to analyse its applicability in relational contexts, such as an alliance. The application of "lean" to a project alliance in a viaduct replacement in New Zealand is investigated here. The primary objective is to define a framework to streamline improvements in processes and to verify the applicability of the defined framework to a real construction alliance project. Participant observations, project documentation and action research meetings were used to collect data on the waste identification and elimination processes. The findings indicate that the construction work in a project alliance can be improved considerably by eliminating or reducing waste. Moreover, the savings are substantial, as the processes investigated were cyclic and repetitive. This framework is equally suited to waste detection and improvements at the site level. Project organizations should detect needs and opportunities for process change and transform processes accordingly. The current lack of any waste elimination technique, which could provide a significant competitive advantage for industry participants, has been established. Organizational conditions exist in project alliances that help to disseminate and sustain the lean concept.