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Bamana, F, Lehoux, N and Cloutier, C (2019) Simulation of a Construction Project: Assessing Impact of Just-in-Time and Lean Principles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Just-in-time in construction; Lean in construction; Prefabrication; Simulation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001654
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry is always searching for better ways to manage construction projects and improve productivity while leaving a smaller ecological footprint. To help with this goal, a simulation model was developed in a 3D simulation modeling framework to examine the impact of successful concepts from the manufacturing industry, such as just-in-time (JIT) deliveries, Lean tools, and prefabrication in construction. The model developed was based on a real 6-story wooden building erected in the province of Quebec, Canada. Through a design of experiment, results of the simulation showed the impact of each concept and their interactions on the construction duration, shortages, and labor utilization. They also put into light the quantitative advantages and disadvantages of implementing 0%, 50%, or 100% Lean management methods, keeping between 1 and 4 days of buffer stock on the construction site, having 80% or 100% prefabrication of components, and using 1 or 2 construction teams. As a result, this paper contributes to the work of scholars and practitioners by simulating a real construction project to assess the impact of prefabrication, JIT, and Lean principles with tangible metrics, construction duration, shortages, and labor utilization.

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Lestari, R I, Guo, B H W and Goh, Y M (2019) Causes, Solutions, and Adoption Barriers of Falls from Roofs in the Singapore Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Lingard, H, Pirzadeh, P and Oswald, D (2019) Talking Safety: Health and Safety Communication and Safety Climate in Subcontracted Construction Workgroups. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Liu, C, Ji, W, AbouRizk, S M and Siu, M F (2019) Equipment Logistics Performance Measurement Using Data-Driven Social Network Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Niu, Y, Anumba, C and Lu, W (2019) Taxonomy and Deployment Framework for Emerging Pervasive Technologies in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Solheim-Kile, E and Wald, A (2019) Extending the Transactional View on Public–Private Partnership Projects: Role of Relational and Motivational Aspects in Goal Alignment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Wong, F K, Chiang, Y, Abidoye, F A and Liang, S (2019) Interrelation between Human Factor–Related Accidents and Work Patterns in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Yazdani, M, Abdi, M R, Kumar, N, Keshavarz-Ghorabaee, M and Chan, F T S (2019) Improved Decision Model for Evaluating Risks in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Yu, Y, Yang, X, Li, H, Luo, X, Guo, H and Fang, Q (2019) Joint-Level Vision-Based Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).

Zhao, Z, Guo, X and Chang, R (2019) Market Concentration and Competitive Intensity of the International Engineering Contracting Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).