Items with Index Term: lean production

Abbasi, Mostafa (2017) Enhance the construction industry performance through lean applications. PhD thesis, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

Abu Hammad, A A (2003) A decision support system for manufactured housing production process planning and facility layout. PhD thesis, University of Cincinnati, USA.

Afum, E; Sun, Z; Agyabeng-Mensah, Y and Baah, C (2023) Lean production systems, social sustainability performance and green competitiveness: The mediating roles of green technology adoption and green product innovation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(1), pp. 206-227. ISSN 1726-0531

Agbulos, A; Mohamed, Y; Al-Hussein, M; Abourizk, S and Roesch, J (2006) Application of lean concepts and simulation analysis to improve efficiency of drainage operations maintenance crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(3), pp. 291-299. ISSN 0733-9364

Al-Sudairi, A A (2007) Evaluating the effect of construction process characteristics to the applicability of lean principles. Construction Innovation, 7(1), pp. 99-121. ISSN 1471-4175

Albert, I (2020) A lean production approach to materials management in the Nigerian construction industry. PhD thesis, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.

Alinaitwe, H M (2009) Prioritising lean construction barriers in Uganda's construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 14(1), pp. 15-30. ISSN 1823-6499

Alves, T d C L; Milberg, C and Walsh, K D (2012) Exploring lean construction practice, research, and education. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(5), pp. 512-525. ISSN 0969-9988

Balina, C M (2002) Using labor productivity data to evaluate the application of lean principles to the concrete construction process. PhD thesis, Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Ballard, G; Harper, N and Zabelle, T (2003) Learning to see work flow: An application of lean concepts to precast concrete fabrication. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(1), pp. 6-14. ISSN 0969-9988

Barth, Karina Bertotto (2023) Performance measurement systems to support the implementation of the lean philosophy in production management in construction. PhD thesis, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Bashir, A M; Suresh, S; Proverbs, D and Gameson, R (2011) A critical, theoretical, review of the impacts of lean construction tools in reducing accidents on construction sites. In: Egbu, C and Lou, E C W (eds.) Proceedings of 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2011, Bristol, UK.

Bataglin, Fernanda Saidelles (2023) Prescriptive conceptual framework for planning and controlling engineer-to-order industrialized building systems. PhD thesis, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Blismas, N G (2001) Multi project environments of construction clients. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Brandalise, F M P; Formoso, C T and Viana, D D (2022) Development of a typology for understanding visual management concepts and their relationships. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(7): 04022041, ISSN 0733-9364

Brandalise, Fernanda Marisa Pasinato (2023) A typology for describing and assessing visual management in construction projects. PhD thesis, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Brooks, T; Bruen, J and Curran, M (2020) The value of 'non-value adding' activity. In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, Online Event, UK.

Buhamdan, S; Alwisy, A; Bouferguene, A and Al-Hussein, M (2019) Novel approach to overcoming discontinuity in knowledge: Application in value-adding frameworks in construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(8): 04019045, ISSN 0733-9364

Böhme, T; Escribano, A; Heffernan, E E and Beazley, S (2018) Causes and mitigation for declining productivity in the Australian mid-rise residential construction sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(3), pp. 253-266. ISSN 2044-124X

Castillo, G; Alarcón, L F and González, V A (2015) Implementing lean production in copper mining development projects: Case study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(1): 05014013, ISSN 0733-9364

Castillo, T; Alarcón, L F and Salvatierra, J L (2018) Effects of last planner system practices on social networks and the performance of construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(3): 04017120, ISSN 0733-9364

Dadashnejad, A A and Valmohammadi, C (2018) Investigating the effect of value stream mapping on operational losses: A case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(3), pp. 478-500. ISSN 1726-0531

Daniel, E I (2017) Exploratory study into the use of Last Planner® System and collaborative planning for construction process improvement. PhD thesis, Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Dauber, V F (2001) Classical lean constructs and their transferability to the construction industry. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.

Du, J; Xue, Y; Sugumaran, V; Hu, M and Dong, P (2023) Improved biogeography-based optimization algorithm for lean production scheduling of prefabricated components. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(4), pp. 1601-1635. ISSN 0969-9988

Emmitt, S; Pasquire, C and Mertia, B (2012) Is good enough "making do"? An investigation of inappropriate processing in a small design and build company. Construction Innovation, 12(3), pp. 369-383. ISSN 1471-4175

Filho, A N d M; Filho, F M M; Miranda, A N d and Miranda, M I A d (2005) Improving the root pile execution process through setup time reduction. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 21st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2005, London, UK.

Forsman, S; Björngrim, N; Bystedt, A; Laitila, L; Bomark, P and Öhman, M (2012) Need for innovation in supplying engineer-to-order joinery products to construction: A case study in Sweden. Construction Innovation, 12(4), pp. 464-491. ISSN 1471-4175

Freire, J and Alarcón, L F (2002) Achieving lean design process: Improvement methodology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(3), pp. 248-256. ISSN 0733-9364

Gao, S.; Low, S. P. and Tok, S. K. W. (2026) Applications of lean principles in the operations of architectural and engineering design firms: An exploratory study in Singapore. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 33(4), pp. 2649-2668. ISSN 0969-9988

Gao, S (2013) The toyota way model: An implementation framework for large Chinese construction firms. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Gao, S and Low, S P (2015) Toyota way style human resource management in large Chinese construction firms: A qualitative study. International Journal of Construction Management, 15(1), pp. 17-32. ISSN 1562-3599

Ginigaddara, B; Gajendran, T and Beard, C (2025) A critical review of quantity surveying education in an offsite construction perspective: strategies for up-skilling. Construction Innovation, 25(4), pp. 1058-1084. ISSN 1471-4175

Gonzlez, V; Alarcn, L F; Maturana, S and Bustamante, J A (2011) Site management of work-in-process buffers to enhance project performance using the reliable commitment model: Case study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(9), pp. 707-715. ISSN 0733-9364

González, V; Alarcón, L F; Maturana, S; Mundaca, F and Bustamante, J (2010) Improving planning reliability and project performance using the reliable commitment model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), pp. 1129-1139. ISSN 0733-9364

Green, S D (2002) The human resource management implications of lean construction: critical perspectives and conceptual chasms. Journal of Construction Research, 3(1), pp. 147-165. ISSN 1609-9451

Hamerski, D C; Formoso, C T and Isatto, E L (2025) Integrating lean production and agile project management: A planning and control model for multi-project environments in construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(12), pp. 1432-1441. ISSN 1562-3599

Henrich, G (2010) Development of a tool for diagnosing production management efficiency on construction sites. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Horman, Michael J (2000) Process dynamics: Buffer management in building project operations. PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Höök, M and Stehn, L (2008) Applicability of lean principles and practices in industrialized housing production. Construction Management and Economics, 26(10), pp. 1091-1100. ISSN 1466433X

Ikuma, L H; Nahmens, I and James, J (2011) Use of safety and lean integrated kaizen to improve performance in modular homebuilding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(7), pp. 551-560. ISSN 0733-9364

Innella, F; Arashpour, M and Bai, Y (2019) Lean methodologies and techniques for modular construction: Chronological and critical review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(12): 04019076, ISSN 0733-9364

Ismail, F; Ruikar, K D; Carrillo, P and Anumba, C J (2009) Technology transfer in construction: Learning from the manufacturing industry. In: Dainty, A R J (ed.) Proceedings of 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2009, Nottingham, UK.

Jansson, G; Söderholm, E and Johnsson, H (2008) Design process organisation at industrial house builders: A case study of two timber housing companies in Sweden. In: Dainty, A (ed.) Proceedings of 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK.

Jeong, J G (2006) A framework for supply chain modeling and optimization for the manufactured housing industry. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Johansen, D E and Greenwood, D J (1999) Hard, soft or lean? Planning on medium-sized construction projects. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK.

Johnson, B T (2007) Exploring the use of virtual construction to capture knowledge and reduce waste for residential projects. PhD thesis, Colorado State University, USA.

Jørgensen, B and Emmitt, S (2008) Lost in transition: The transfer of lean manufacturing to construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 15(4), pp. 383-398. ISSN 0969-9988

Kanai, Júlia (2025) Systematic management model based on lean construction through a mobile app for industrialized buildings in the frame system. PhD thesis, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil.

Ko, C H and Chung, N F (2014) Lean design process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(6): 4014011, ISSN 0733-9364

Koskela, L; Ferrantelli, A; Niiranen, J; Pikas, E and Dave, B (2019) Epistemological explanation of lean construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(2): 04018131, ISSN 0733-9364

Koskela, L and Vrijhoef, R (2001) Is the current theory of construction a hindrance to innovation? Building Research & Information, 29(3), pp. 197-207. ISSN 0961-3218

Kunz, J and Fischer, M (2020) Virtual design and construction. Construction Management and Economics, 38(4), pp. 355-363. ISSN 01446193

Labib, Y A M (2017) Lean framework for assessing construction logistics in Jordan. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Lapinski, A R; Horman, M J and Riley, D R (2006) Lean processes for sustainable project delivery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), pp. 1083-1091. ISSN 0733-9364

Li, Z and Mok Paik, S (2025) Resource cost optimization strategies in off-site manufacturing for modern construction methods: A lean theory perspective case study in Ireland. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(16), pp. 1892-1900. ISSN 1562-3599

Li, H; Guo, H; Skibniewski, M J and Skitmore, M (2008) Using the IKEA model and virtual prototyping technology to improve construction process management. Construction Management and Economics, 26(9), pp. 991-1000. ISSN 1466433X

Li, H; Guo, H L; Li, Y and Skitmore, M (2012) From IKEA model to the lean construction concept: A solution to implementation. International Journal of Construction Management, 12(4), pp. 47-63. ISSN 1562-3599

Liu, C; González, V A; Lee, G; Cabrera-Guerrero, G and Zou, Y (2024) Understanding social interaction and physiological patterns in nonlean and Last Planner system-based project teams: A comparative study using immersive virtual reality. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(10): 04024131, ISSN 0733-9364

Lohne, J; Torp, O; Andersen, B; Aslesen, S; Bygballe, L; Bølviken, T; Drevland, F; Engebø, A; Fosse, R; Holm, H T; Hunn, L K; Kalsaas, B T; Klakegg, O J; Knotten, V; Kristensen, K H; Olsson, N O E; Rolstadås, A; Skaar, J; Svalestuen, F; Vaagen, H; Wondimu, P and Laedre, O (2022) The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry. Construction Management and Economics, 40(7-8), pp. 585-597. ISSN 01446193

Lundkvist, R; Meiling, J and Vennström, A (2010) Digitalization of inspection data: A means for enhancing learning and continuous improvements? In: Egbu, C (ed.) Proceedings of 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK.

Mahmood, A and Abrishami, S (2020) BIM for lean building surveying services. Construction Innovation, 20(3), pp. 447-470. ISSN 1471-4175

Mao, X and Zhang, X (2008) Construction process reengineering by integrating lean principles and computer simulation techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(5), pp. 371-381. ISSN 0733-9364

McCabe, S; Crook, D; Rooke, J and Seymour, D (1997) Construction's experiences of attempting to become world class: The role of academics in assisting practitioners. In: Stephenson, P (ed.) Proceedings of 13th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1997, Cambridge, UK.

McGrath-Champ, S and Rosewarne, S (2009) Organizational change in Australian building and construction: Rethinking a unilinear 'leaning' discourse. Construction Management and Economics, 27(11), pp. 1111-1128. ISSN 1466433X

Meiling, J; Backlund, F and Johnsson, H (2012) Managing for continuous improvement in off-site construction: Evaluation of lean management principles. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(2), pp. 141-158. ISSN 0969-9988

Moghadam, M (2014) Lean-mod: An approach to modular construction manufacturing production efficiency improvement. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Nahmens, I and Mullens, M (2009) The impact of product choice on lean homebuilding. Construction Innovation, 9(1), pp. 84-100. ISSN 1471-4175

Ng, S T; Zheng, D X M and Xie, J Z (2013) Allocation of construction resources through a pull-driven approach. Construction Innovation, 13(1), pp. 77-97. ISSN 1471-4175

Omotayo, T S (2017) Strategic realignment of the post-contract cost control process in the Nigerian construction industry using kaizen. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Pandey, P (2019) Lean scheduling in construction projects: realistic milestone planning. PhD thesis, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.

Pasquire, C (2012) Positioning lean within an exploration of engineering construction. Construction Management and Economics, 30(8), pp. 673-685. ISSN 1466433X

Phelps, A F (2008) Lean information flow in complex healthcare projects and the role of the “integrator” as information flow manager. PhD thesis, Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Prasanna, M and Vinodh, S (2013) Lean six sigma in SMEs: An exploration through literature review. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 11(3), pp. 224-250. ISSN 1726-0531

Rogan, A (1999) Inter-organisational relationships in the construction process. PhD thesis, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

Rosenbaum, S; Toledo, M and González, V (2014) Improving environmental and production performance in construction projects using value-stream mapping: Case study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(2): 04013045, ISSN 0733-9364

Sacks, R (2016) What constitutes good production flow in construction? Construction Management and Economics, 34(9), pp. 641-656. ISSN 01446193

Said, H (2016) Modeling and likelihood prediction of prefabrication feasibility for electrical construction firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(2): 04015071, ISSN 0733-9364

Singh, A (2002) Lean engineering for mass housing: Design, manufacture and site erection. Journal of Construction Research, 3(1), pp. 97-122. ISSN 1609-9451

Stevens, M S (2012) Impact of key management practices on overhead to direct cost ratio for specialty construction contractors. PhD thesis, University of Florida, USA.

Tan, W (2011) Managing lean projects: Understanding the structures of lean production. International Journal of Construction Management, 11(3), pp. 67-78. ISSN 1562-3599

Thomas, H R; Horman, M J; De Souza, U E L and Zavřski, I (2002) Reducing variability to improve performance as a lean construction principle. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(2), pp. 144-154. ISSN 0733-9364

Thomas, H R; Horman, M J; Minchin Jr, R E and Chen, D (2003) Improving labor flow reliability for better productivity as lean construction principle. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(3), pp. 251-261. ISSN 0733-9364

Tommelein, I D (2015) Journey toward lean construction: Pursuing a paradigm shift in the AEC industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(6): 04015005, ISSN 0733-9364

Tribelsky, E and Sacks, R (2011) An empirical study of information flows in multidisciplinary civil engineering design teams using lean measures. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 7(2), pp. 85-101. ISSN 1745-2007

Tuholski, S J (2008) Transformation, flow, and value constellations in AEC projects. PhD thesis, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Valente, C P; Brandalise, F M P and Formoso, C T (2019) Model for devising visual management systems on construction sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(2): 04018138, ISSN 0733-9364

Vieira, Luiz de Brito Prado (2020) Analysis of technologies for recycling the waste generated in concrete production in ready mixed concrete plants. PhD thesis, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil.

Vinodh, S and Aravindraj, S (2012) Axiomatic modeling of lean manufacturing system. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 10(2), pp. 199-216. ISSN 1726-0531

Vinodh, S; Selvaraj, T; Chintha, S K and K. E. K., V (2015) Development of value stream map for an Indian automotive components manufacturing organization. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 13(3), pp. 380-399.

Vinodh, S; Somanaathan, M and Arvind, K R (2013) Development of value stream map for achieving leanness in a manufacturing organization. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 11(2), pp. 129-141. ISSN 1726-0531

Vrijhoef, R (2019) Studying time presence on site as an indicator of productive time use by construction workers. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.

Wang, P (2006) Production-based large scale construction simulation modeling. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Wang, P; Mohamed, Y; Abourizk, S M and Rawa, A R T (2009) Flow production of pipe spool fabrication: Simulation to support implementation of lean technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), pp. 1027-1038. ISSN 0733-9364

Wang, S; Tang, J; Zou, Y and Zhou, Q (2020) Research on production process optimization of precast concrete component factory based on value stream mapping. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(4), pp. 850-871. ISSN 0969-9988

Ward, S A (2015) Critical success factors for lean construction intervention. PhD thesis, University of Dundee, UK.

Wernicke, B (2020) Diversity of flow in production improvements in house building. PhD thesis, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden.

Winch, G M (2003) Models of manufacturing and the construction process: The genesis of re-engineering construction. Building Research & Information, 31(2), pp. 107-118. ISSN 0961-3218

Wu, P (2011) Application of the lean philosophy to reduce carbon emissions in the precast concrete industry of Singapore. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Yang, X L (2010) Research on general contracter and subcontractor cooperative management in construction. PhD thesis, Harbin Institute of Technology, China.

Yu, H (2010) An integrated approach toward lean for production homebuilders. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

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(8), pp. 782-790. ISSN 0733-9364

Zeng, N; Ye, X; Liu, Y and König, M (2024) BIM-enabled Kanban system in construction logistics for real-time demand reporting and pull replenishment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(8), pp. 3069-3096. ISSN 0969-9988

Zhang, Y; Wang, J; Ahmad, R and Li, X (2022) Integrating lean production strategies, virtual reality technique and building information modeling method for mass customization in cabinet manufacturing. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(10), pp. 3970-3996. ISSN 0969-9988