Lean Construction and Design-Build Projects

As projects increase in complexity, there is a growing need to explore more efficient constr uction and delivery processes. Approaches such as Lean Construction and Design-Build have independently shown potential in achieving higher efficiency in construction projects, but not much attention has bee...

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Published in:The American professional constructor 2023-10, p.43-59
Main Authors: Otto, Connery, Syal, M G Matt
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Collaboration
Construction
Cost reduction
Design
Lean manufacturing
Literature reviews
Medical research
Office buildings
Principles
Production management
User satisfaction
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Summary:As projects increase in complexity, there is a growing need to explore more efficient constr uction and delivery processes. Approaches such as Lean Construction and Design-Build have independently shown potential in achieving higher efficiency in construction projects, but not much attention has been paid to their joint impact. This study explores how Lean Construction principles impact and complement Design-Build projects. This article performs a detailed review of a case study project, a new medical clinic and office building in California, along with interviews with nine industry professionals from the case study project and two other highly regarded firms. The results of the case study demonstrate the effective implementation of the Lean Construction practices in a Design-Build project. The case study review and the interviews highlighted that all parties involved were able to collaborate extensively, resulting in a better coordinated project and high end-user satisfaction levels. Additionally, the research uncovers that Lean Construction and Design-Build share many similar principles but under different terminologies. Based on the literature review, case study project, and the interviews, the study provides recommendations for effective implementation of Lean Construction principles in Design-Build projects.
ISSN:0146-7557