Essays about: "Lean Construction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 essays containing the words Lean Construction.

1. 1. Blueprint and Beyond : Integrating BIM and LPS within Lean Construction on Production Process

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Tosin Samuel Oyeniyi; [2023]
   Keywords : Last Planner System; Building information modeling BIM ; Lean construction; Last Planner System; Building information modeling BIM ; Lean construction;

   Abstract : The construction industry faces numerous challenges, such as schedule delays, cost overruns, and rework, which can impact project success and profitability. The key motivation for this report is to explore and understand the potential benefits and implications of integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) functionalities with the Last Planner System (LPS). READ MORE

3. 2. Streamlining the flow of material through buffer simulation and multi-objective optimization, with regards to sustainability : A case study at Volvo Construction Equipment

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Daniel Nord; Alex Wernholm; [2023]
   Keywords : Multi-Objective optimization; Buffer Allocation Problem; Simulation modeling; FACTS Analyzer; Buffer allocation; Optimization; Buffers; Lean; Manufacturing; Streamlining; Sustainability; Flow of material; Design of Experiments; Gemba walk; Data visualization;

   Abstract : This thesis will provide knowledge on how to maintain a well developed flow of material while at the same time finding an optimal level of capacities for buffers. Simultaneously, aspects that allow for positive sustainability practices will be regarded.  Buffers have a considerable impact on the performance of a production system. READ MORE

4. 3. Lean Life Cycle Process Mapping in Digital Twins for the Construction Industry

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Anita Sophie Woolf; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The use of lean life cycle process mapping in digital twins in the construction industry is an area of growth as technology improves opening up more areas for potential development. However, knowledge on what currently exists and what could be is currently unknown. READ MORE

5. 4. IMPROVED SUB SYSYEM ENCLOSURE

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : EMMANUEL PETER; ALAN SHAJI; [2022]
   Keywords : Prefabricated Enclosure Wall Panel Systems PEWPS ; Modern Methods of Construction MMC ; Panelized systems; Prefabricated panels; Stainless steel 316; Lean; Nonconformities;

   Abstract : Building envelopes are perhaps the most influencing players on assuring indoor comfort conditions, in alliance with their impact on the sustainability and energy-efficiency of the building during operation. However, given the multitude of commercial solutions available on the market and the use of different criteria and inconsistent semantics among the existing categorization/classification systems of construction objects, there is still a need for uniformization of the many regarding the main Prefabricated Enclosure Wall Panel Systems (PEWPS) for building applications. READ MORE

6. 5. Lean production in the aggregate stone industry: The road to becoming more sustainable and productive : A case study for a Swedish construction company

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Ludwig Abrahamsson; Oscar Ramsten; [2022]
   Keywords : Construction industry; Aggregate stone industry; Quarry; Sustainability; Production; Productivity; Management; Mass Balance; Circular Economy; Lean; Lean Construction; Waste; Overproduction; Eco-driving; Open-pit; Gravel; Workflow; Byggbranschen; Stenindustrin; Bergtäkt; Hållbarhet; Produktion; Produktivitet; Förvaltning; Massbalans; Cirkulär ekonomi; Lean; Lean konstruktion; Slöserier; Överproduktion; Eco-driving; Stenbrott; Grustäkt; Arbetsflöde;

   Abstract : The aggregate stone industry produces stone – a critical material for the construction industry value chain, and is, thus, a valuable resource for building materials, highlighting the society’s need for critical products. The stone is mined and refined in so-called quarries. READ MORE