study on application of lean construction - quality rating model to construction companies
T.Dhivyamenaga,P.S.Kothai
Published in International Journal of Advanced Research in Civil,Structural,Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering and Developing
ISSN: 2320-723X Impact Factor:1.7 Volume:1 Issue:2 Year: 08 March,2014 Pages:19-24
Abstract
The data for this study will be gathered through a detailed questionnaire survey. The questionnaires consist of thirty major factors that influencing the implementation of lean construction. By knowing the risk factors gives better understanding in allocating them to parties/ stake holders involved. Waste in the construction industry has been the subject of several research projects around the world in recent years. It is commonly acknowledged that a very high level of waste exists in construction. Lean construction considers construction wastes as potential wastes that hinder flow of value to the client and should be eliminated. The creation of this waste can be prevented by applying lean construction principles. The aim of the study is to advance knowledge on construction site waste minimization through the application of lean principles. The objective of this study is to assess the application of lean construction of construction companies and give quality rating model to construction companies. The main tool for the collection of data is structured questionnaire. The target population for the data collection is project managers of building construction organizations. Statistical package for social scientists (SPSS V 16) was employed to analyze data obtained. As a result, the performance level of construction companies in relation to the use of Lean Construction was obtained, to check how it was understood and how its principles were applied. After this, the results were evaluated and suggestions were made to the companies to help them implement Lean Thinking.
Kewords
Lean construction, Quality rating model, Risk factors, Performance level.
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