Application of Lean Construction – A Systematic Literature Review
Keywords:
Gerenciamento de Projetos, Construção, Construção Enxuta, Last Planner, Fluxo de TrabalhoAbstract
Traditional management models have not achieved good results for project management in the construction sector. In this sector, the benefits of a proper management can only be achieved through efficient models that offer better results for the end customer through more effective control of workflows, resulting in improved project performance and the elimination of non-value adding activities. This paper seeks to support three statements associated with these observations: (A1) management models with more effective control of workflows result in improved project performance; (A2) these models are able to eliminate non-value adding activities and consequently reduce waste in construction sites; and (A3) a structured planning provides the improvement of predictability, reliability, and contributes to the optimization of value adding activities, as well as to better communication, coordination and learning in construction projects. The research was based on a systematic review of the existing literature to demonstrate that the proposed statements have theoretical support and that it is possible to demonstrate that such statements are valid to describe aspects related to lean construction.
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