Essays about: "Lean construction"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 49 essays containing the words Lean construction.

  1. 6. Exploring Lean Practices in Commercial Construction Projects

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Ahmad Shakarchi; Daniel Fadhil; [2021]
    Keywords : Lean construction; lean practices; commercial construction; production planning and control; planning and control practices; Lean byggproduktion; leanverktyg; kommersiellt byggande; planering och styrning av bygg; planering- och styrningsverktyg;

    Abstract : Lean construction is often suggested as way of enhancing the productivity of the construction industry. There are no clear definitions of lean construction, but it is often referred to as a construction management philosophy that aims to minimize waste and maximise customer value. READ MORE

  3. 7. Information Management between Project Phases : The Value Creation Process of Recognizing Digital Waste between Construction and Operational Phases

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Diana Berndt Shin; [2021]
    Keywords : Information Management; Digital Waste; Project Phases; Value Creation Process; Lean Thinking; Informationshantering; Informationsflöden; Projektfaser; Värdeskapande processer; Lean thinking;

    Abstract : Digitalization as a driving force in the AEC industry is no longer a new subject when talking about accelerating innovation and solving environmental challenges. Traditional approaches can limit some of these outcomes and typically imply that many issues that could have been predicted with early involvement of stakeholders, are recognized in much later stages of the project at great expense. READ MORE

  4. 8. An investigation of logistical solutions for exploitation of urban environments.

    University essay from KTH/Byggteknik och design

    Author : Laura Porwisz; Patrick Gustafsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Exploitation; logistical solution; conventional logistic method; checkpoint; logistical planning system; loading capacity; Lean; Supply Chain Management;

    Abstract : The exploitation of Veddesta in Järfälla county, Stockholm, is currently the largest exploitation site in Scandinavia. The project includes not only the construction of living quarters and work places but also an extension of the city’s blue subway line from Akalla with an additional two stations. READ MORE

  5. 9. An analysis of wastes in the construction industry - a case study of Ebbepark

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : David Lagg; Niklas Waldt; [2020]
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    Abstract : Inefficient use of resources occurs in many industries, including both time and materials being wasted. A theory which has been used for a long time to reduce waste of resources in all supply chains is the SCM theory. READ MORE

  6. 10. Inventory Management: A case study at Volvo Construction Equipment

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Parth Jwala; [2020]
    Keywords : buffer management; lean inventory; inventory management; the theory of constraints; continuous improvement;

    Abstract : • Introduction In today’s world, manufacturing companies are keen to adopt lean methodologies to sustain an everchanging market. One way companies grow their business is by increasing customer satisfaction, customization and running the business in the optimal scenario. READ MORE