Assessing the impacts of implementing lean construction

Authors

  • Luis F. Alarcón Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Sven Diethelm Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Oscar Rojo Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Rodrigo Calderón Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-50732008000100003

Keywords:

lean construction, implementation, last planner system, it

Abstract

Over the last 10 years an increasing number of companies have implemented lean construction practices in an attempt to improve performance in construction projects. Most companies, and also some researchers, have reported satisfactory results from their implementation. However, there is still a need to provide more extensive analysis of the empirical evidence available to assess the impact of the implementation of lean construction. The authors have researched the implementation of the Last Planner System and other Lean Construction techniques in over one hundred construction projects over the last five years. They have also developed strategies and support tools for implementation. This paper analyzes some of the main impacts observed in the studied projects, and some of the lessons learned from implementations. The paper discusses difficulties and barriers for implementation, productivity improvements, variability reduction and effectiveness of implementation strategies. The paper also provides recommendations for future implementation and research.

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Published

2008-04-03

How to Cite

Alarcón, L. F., Diethelm, S., Rojo, O., & Calderón, R. (2008). Assessing the impacts of implementing lean construction. Revista Ingeniería De Construcción, 23(1), 26–33. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-50732008000100003

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Original Research