The tools and practices improving construction project outcomes
Interest in the potential of Lean thinking to improve performance in the Construction industry is on the rise. We’re seeing clear evidence of substantial performance improvements among our clients, and in construction businesses of all types and sizes.
Lean/Integrated Project Delivery is a response to customer and supply chain dissatisfaction with the results in the building industry. Results from using Lean or Integrated Project Delivery in construction include improvements in safety, customer satisfaction, quality of construction, reductions in project length, lower costs, and greater profitability.
Research conducted by the Lean Construction Institute – Australasia Limited (LCIA) shows that when Lean is done correctly, the following measures can be achieved:
Tools and practices include:
Last Planner® and the Last Planner® System of Production Control
The Last Planner is an individual or group which directly assign activities to workers, including supervisors in design, construction etc.
