Applying Lean Construction to Construction Project

Abstract:

Lean construction is aimed to improve construction performance by eliminating wastes that do not add value to the customer. This project studies lean construction and its application in concrete construction projects at both the operation and project levels. In conjunction with a concrete contractor, actual concrete construction projects were observed, and problem areas contributing to delay and other wastes were identified. At the project level, the lack of coordination among subcontractors was cited as one of the major factors contributing to schedule delays. This paper proposes to use the last planner concept, the linear scheduling method, and the graphic schedule method to improve communication and look-ahead scheduling. Related software was developed for implementing this scheduling tool. At the operation level, a systematic approach of was identification, operation re-design, and employee training was applied to reduce wastes found in the field operation. A case study of bulkhead installation was used to demonstrate this approach, and a 3D animation was created for employee training.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 834-836)
• Pages: 1976-1983
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.834-836.1976
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Nguyen Thanh Binh*
• Keywords: 3D Animation, Lean Construction, Linear Scheduling Method, Look-Ahead Schedule

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