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The Last Planner System as an Emergent Production Planning and
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The positive outcomes associated with the Last Planner System (LPS) of production
Integrating Technical and Social Competencies of Construction Managers
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
The Role of Commitments in the Management of Construction Make-to-Order Supply Chains
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The integration and coordination of make-to-order (MTO) supply chains is critical for successful execution of construction projects. This study aims to investigate the potential of the language-action perspective (LAP) to ...
Model for Devising Visual Management Systems on Construction Sites
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Visual management (VM) is a strategy for information management that is widely used in the manufacturing industry, which is strongly related to increasing process transparency, one of the core principles of the lean ...
Development of a Typology for Understanding Visual Management Concepts and Their Relationships
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Visual management (VM) is a strategy for information management that aims to increase process transparency, one of the main principles of the lean production philosophy. It has been widely used in manufacturing, but the ...
Benchmarking Initiatives in the Construction Industry: Lessons Learned and Improvement Opportunities
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Benchmarking is a systematic process of measuring and comparing an organization’s performance against that of other similar organizations in key business activities. The lessons learned from other companies can be used to ...
Material Waste in Building Industry: Main Causes and Prevention
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Material waste has been recognized as a major problem in the construction industry that has important implications both for the efficiency industry and for the environmental impact of construction projects. Moreover, waste ...
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