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Garrett, J W and Teizer, J (2009) Human Factors Analysis Classification System Relating to Human Error Awareness Taxonomy in Construction Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 754–63.

Girmscheid, G (2009) NPV Model for Evaluating the Economic Efficiency of Municipal Street Maintenance by Private Providers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 701–9.

Imbeah, W and Guikema, S (2009) Managing Construction Projects Using the Advanced Programmatic Risk Analysis and Management Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 772–81.

Islam, M M and Mohamed, S (2009) Bid-Winning Potential Optimization for Concession Schemes with Imprecise Investment Parameters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 690–700.

Manley, K, McFallan, S and Kajewski, S (2009) Relationship between Construction Firm Strategies and Innovation Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 764–71.

Marzouk, M, Said, H and El-Said, M (2009) Framework for Multiobjective Optimization of Launching Girder Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 791–800.

Puddicombe, M S (2009) Why Contracts: Evidence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 675–82.

Rosner, J W, Thal, A E and West, C J (2009) Analysis of the Design-Build Delivery Method in Air Force Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 710–7.

Sacks, R, Rozenfeld, O and Rosenfeld, Y (2009) Spatial and Temporal Exposure to Safety Hazards in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 726–36.

Senouci, A and El-Rayes, K (2009) Time-Profit Trade-Off Analysis for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 718–25.

Yip, B and Rowlinson, S (2009) Job Redesign as an Intervention Strategy of Burnout: Organizational Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 737–45.

Yiu, T W and Lai, W Y (2009) Efficacy of Trust-Building Tactics in Construction Mediation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 683–9.

Yu, H, Tweed, T, Al-Hussein, M and Nasseri, R (2009) Development of Lean Model for House Construction Using Value Stream Mapping. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 782–90.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Buildings, residential; Housing; Lean construction; Production management; Construction management; Process control;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2009)135:8(782)
  • Abstract:
    Lean construction has recently attracted considerable attention in the home building industry. Lengthy delivery time and significant waste in the construction process have caused many home builders to seek a more effective production model that will increase process reliability, reduce total lead time, and improve quality. However, although housing construction provides the closest analogy to manufacturing, a high level of variability prevents the direct transplantation of lean paradigm and techniques. In collaboration with a local home builder, a systematic approach based on value stream mapping technique is developed in this research to analyze the current process and to formulate a lean production model. The model has four main features: synchronized first-in, first-out lane-based flow, production leveling at pacemaker, work restructuring, and improved operation reliability. A simulation template is built to verify the model and to assist in the development of interim implementation models. This paper presents data collection and value stream selection, current practice analysis, and specific changes proposed for the lean production model.

Zhai, D, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Caldas, C H (2009) Relationship between Automation and Integration of Construction Information Systems and Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 746–53.