Modern Construction
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices
1st Edition
Published on 25. October 2010
Book
Hardback
524 pages
978-1-4200-6312-7 (ISBN)
Description
During the past several decades, the manufacturing and service industries significantly increased their levels of productivity, quality, and profitability through the application of process improvement techniques and information technology. Unfortunately, the construction industry lags far behind in the application of performance improvement and optimization techniques, as well as its overall competitiveness. Written by Lincoln H. Forbes and Syed M. Ahmed, both highly regarded for leadership and innovation, Modern Construction: Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices offers cutting-edge lean tools and other productive strategies for the management of people and processes in the construction industry.
Drs. Forbes and Ahmed focus mainly on lean construction methodologies, such as The Last Planner(R) System, The Lean Project Delivery System (TM), and Integrated Project Delivery(TM). The tools and strategies offered draw on the success of the world-renowned Toyota Production System (TPS) adapted to the construction environment by construction professionals and researchers involved in developing and advocating lean construction methods. The book also discusses why true lean construction can best occur when all the construction stakeholders, owners, designers, constructors, and material suppliers are committed to the concept of optimizing the flow of activities holistically while de-emphasizing their self-interest.
The authors also reintroduce process improvement approaches such as TQM and Six Sigma as a foundation for the adoption of lean methodologies, and demonstrate how these methods can improve projects in a so-called traditional environment. The book integrates these methods with emerging interest in "green construction" and the use of information technology and Building Information Modeling (BIM), while recognizing the human element in relation to motivation, safety, and environmental stresses. Written specifically for professionals in an industry that desperately needs to play catch up, the book delineates cutting-edge approaches with the benefit of successful cases and explains how their deployment can improve construction performance and competitiveness.
Drs. Forbes and Ahmed focus mainly on lean construction methodologies, such as The Last Planner(R) System, The Lean Project Delivery System (TM), and Integrated Project Delivery(TM). The tools and strategies offered draw on the success of the world-renowned Toyota Production System (TPS) adapted to the construction environment by construction professionals and researchers involved in developing and advocating lean construction methods. The book also discusses why true lean construction can best occur when all the construction stakeholders, owners, designers, constructors, and material suppliers are committed to the concept of optimizing the flow of activities holistically while de-emphasizing their self-interest.
The authors also reintroduce process improvement approaches such as TQM and Six Sigma as a foundation for the adoption of lean methodologies, and demonstrate how these methods can improve projects in a so-called traditional environment. The book integrates these methods with emerging interest in "green construction" and the use of information technology and Building Information Modeling (BIM), while recognizing the human element in relation to motivation, safety, and environmental stresses. Written specifically for professionals in an industry that desperately needs to play catch up, the book delineates cutting-edge approaches with the benefit of successful cases and explains how their deployment can improve construction performance and competitiveness.
Reviews / Votes
"... collects lean ideas in one place. clarifies their application in the construction industry and helps to promote their adoption. ... balances theoretical explanations with discussions of actual cases where practitioners successfully applies lean innovation. ... thoroughly documents the human element important for success."-- Industrial Engineer's book of the month May 2011
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Industrial engineers working in project management, production engineering, construction management; civil engineers working in construction and architecture; project managers; project planners; and lean engineers.
Illustrations
99 s/w Abbildungen, 49 s/w Tabellen
49 Tables, black and white; 99 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1089 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-6312-7 (9781420063127)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
College of Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, USA. (Adjunct) Department of Construction Management, East Carolina University, USA (chair)
Content
Overview of the Construction Industry
Background on Industry Performance
Reasons for Low Productivity
The Need for New Approaches to Construction
Causes of Poor Construction Industry Performance
Categories of Construction
Who are the Parties Involved in Construction?
Project Delivery Methods
Forms of Contract
Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Forms of Contract
Strategies for Improving Construction Performance
Questions for Discussion
References
Productivity and Performance Measurement in Construction
Definition of Productivity
The Importance of Productivity
Productivity Trends in the United States
Lean Construction: Impact on Productivity
The Potential for Productivity Improvement
Factors Affecting Construction Productivity
Productivity Ratios
Construction Progress Measurement
Labor Productivity
Productivity Estimation Based on Worth
Transitioning from Productivity Measurement to Performance
Improvement and Lean Construction
Guidance from the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Questions for Discussion
References
Web Sites
Foundations of Lean Construction
Defining Lean Construction
Lean Theory
The Toyota Experience: Building on Ford's Principles
Accomplishing a Lean State
Origins of Lean Construction
Lean Design and Construction
Deficiencies in Traditional Construction Methods
Philosophical Differences Between Lean Construction and Traditional Construction
Barriers to Applying Manufacturing Methods to Construction
Characteristics of Lean Construction
A Systems Perspective of Lean
Lean Construction Fundamentals
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: ConsensusDocs
ConsensusDocs Endorsing Organizations
Lean Process Management
Operation of the Lean Project Delivery System
Structure of the Lean Project Delivery System
Project Definition
Lean Design Management
Designing for Lean Operations
The Last Planner System
Creating a Support System for Managing the Lean Process
The Master Schedule
The Activity Definition Model
Visual Management
Questions for Discussion
References
Lean Process Measurement and Lean Tools/Techniques
Measuring Lean Construction Performance
Observations on Commitment Reliability
Learning: Reasons Analysis and Action
Comments on the RNC
Lean Performance Measures
Lean Tools and Techniques
Value Stream Mapping at Tweet-Garot Inc
The Future State Map
Kaizen Methodology
The Five-Step Plan (5S)
The A3 Report
Kanban and Lean Construction
Supply Chain Management and Lean Construction
Questions for Discussion
References
Lean Construction Applications
Prerequisites for Lean Design and Construction
Organizing Lean Construction
Training the Work Force
Lean Coaching
The Case of Ready Mechanical
Debrief of Ready Mechanical Case
National Builder
Examples of Lean Project Delivery Application
Case 1: A Specialty Contractor's Lean Journey and Successes: Tweet/Garot's Lean Journey
Case 2: Belair's Lean Experience and Lean Construction Successes
Case 3: The Grunau Company Inc.'s Lean Journey
Case 4: YAJ Window Corporation
Questions for Discussion
References
Lean-Based Project Delivery Methods
Disadvantages of Traditional Contracting Contracts
Overview of Relational Contracting
Characteristics of Relational Contracting
Relationship Building Among Team Members
The Integrated Project Delivery Method
Highlights of the Contractual Agreements: Case A
Lean Project Delivery (LPD) with an Integrated Agreement
Application to the Sutter Project
Lean Production Management
Roles and Responsibilities
Brief Overview of the Whiting Project
Experiences and Lessons Learned
Summary of LPM Requirements
Questions for Discussion
References
Information and Communication Technology/Building Information Modeling
Introduction
What is Ict?
Impact of Ict on the Construction Industry
ICT Tools For Design Processes
Building Information Modeling
The Benefits of BIM at Each Construction Project Phase
BIM Benefits in the Design Phase
Case 1: Using BIM with Hilton Aquarium
Case Study 2: Savannah State Academic Building
BIM and Energy/Exergy Analysis in Design
BIM and Lean Construction
Summary
Questions for Discussion
References
Quality Management in Construction: A Complement to Lean Construction
Part A: Total Quality Management
Part B: Six Sigma in Construction
Sustainable Construction: Sustainability and Commissioning
Part A: Sustainability
Part B: Commissioning
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: Certification (Certifying Organizations, Designations, and Web Sites)
Web Sites for Locating Commissioning Information
Commissioning: Related Organizations with Web References
Selected Performance Improvement Tools and Techniques
Performance Improvement in Construction
The Learning Curve
Cycle Time Analysis
Simulation
Quality Function Deployment
Comments on the Output Target Value
Summary
Questions for Discussion
References
Safety Management
Introduction
How Safe Is Construction?
Safety and Lean Construction
The Role of Design Professionals in Construction Safety
Summary
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: OSHA Checklists (Selected Items)
Management: Worker Factors
Management-Related Issues
Changing Management Attitudes
Moving Beyond Traditional Thinking to Lean Thinking
Diversity and Construction Quality
Ergonomics
Voluntary Ergonomics Guidelines Developed by OSHA
The Effects of Vibration and Noise
Temperature Effects on Personnel
References
Systems Integration Approaches
Industrial Engineering Solutions for the Construction Industry
Professional Overview of Industrial Engineering
Case 1: Seattle Area Coffee Company
Systematic Layout Planning
Learning from Projects and Enhancing Integrated Project Delivery
Introduction
Overview of Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) for Continuous Improvement in Construction
Categories of POE: Historical, Comparative, Longitudinal, Quasi-Experimental
The Role of Programming in POE
Planning for the POE
POE Procedures
Client Satisfaction with Design and Construction Services
Best Practices to Derive the Best Results from POE
Contractor Post-Mortems
An Overview of Lessons Learned from Lean Construction Projects
Enhancing the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Process
Observations
Sustaining Lean Construction
The Way Forward
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: Examples of the "Lessons Learned" Recommendations from the Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a New Educational Facility
Glossary of Lean Terms
Index
Background on Industry Performance
Reasons for Low Productivity
The Need for New Approaches to Construction
Causes of Poor Construction Industry Performance
Categories of Construction
Who are the Parties Involved in Construction?
Project Delivery Methods
Forms of Contract
Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Forms of Contract
Strategies for Improving Construction Performance
Questions for Discussion
References
Productivity and Performance Measurement in Construction
Definition of Productivity
The Importance of Productivity
Productivity Trends in the United States
Lean Construction: Impact on Productivity
The Potential for Productivity Improvement
Factors Affecting Construction Productivity
Productivity Ratios
Construction Progress Measurement
Labor Productivity
Productivity Estimation Based on Worth
Transitioning from Productivity Measurement to Performance
Improvement and Lean Construction
Guidance from the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Questions for Discussion
References
Web Sites
Foundations of Lean Construction
Defining Lean Construction
Lean Theory
The Toyota Experience: Building on Ford's Principles
Accomplishing a Lean State
Origins of Lean Construction
Lean Design and Construction
Deficiencies in Traditional Construction Methods
Philosophical Differences Between Lean Construction and Traditional Construction
Barriers to Applying Manufacturing Methods to Construction
Characteristics of Lean Construction
A Systems Perspective of Lean
Lean Construction Fundamentals
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: ConsensusDocs
ConsensusDocs Endorsing Organizations
Lean Process Management
Operation of the Lean Project Delivery System
Structure of the Lean Project Delivery System
Project Definition
Lean Design Management
Designing for Lean Operations
The Last Planner System
Creating a Support System for Managing the Lean Process
The Master Schedule
The Activity Definition Model
Visual Management
Questions for Discussion
References
Lean Process Measurement and Lean Tools/Techniques
Measuring Lean Construction Performance
Observations on Commitment Reliability
Learning: Reasons Analysis and Action
Comments on the RNC
Lean Performance Measures
Lean Tools and Techniques
Value Stream Mapping at Tweet-Garot Inc
The Future State Map
Kaizen Methodology
The Five-Step Plan (5S)
The A3 Report
Kanban and Lean Construction
Supply Chain Management and Lean Construction
Questions for Discussion
References
Lean Construction Applications
Prerequisites for Lean Design and Construction
Organizing Lean Construction
Training the Work Force
Lean Coaching
The Case of Ready Mechanical
Debrief of Ready Mechanical Case
National Builder
Examples of Lean Project Delivery Application
Case 1: A Specialty Contractor's Lean Journey and Successes: Tweet/Garot's Lean Journey
Case 2: Belair's Lean Experience and Lean Construction Successes
Case 3: The Grunau Company Inc.'s Lean Journey
Case 4: YAJ Window Corporation
Questions for Discussion
References
Lean-Based Project Delivery Methods
Disadvantages of Traditional Contracting Contracts
Overview of Relational Contracting
Characteristics of Relational Contracting
Relationship Building Among Team Members
The Integrated Project Delivery Method
Highlights of the Contractual Agreements: Case A
Lean Project Delivery (LPD) with an Integrated Agreement
Application to the Sutter Project
Lean Production Management
Roles and Responsibilities
Brief Overview of the Whiting Project
Experiences and Lessons Learned
Summary of LPM Requirements
Questions for Discussion
References
Information and Communication Technology/Building Information Modeling
Introduction
What is Ict?
Impact of Ict on the Construction Industry
ICT Tools For Design Processes
Building Information Modeling
The Benefits of BIM at Each Construction Project Phase
BIM Benefits in the Design Phase
Case 1: Using BIM with Hilton Aquarium
Case Study 2: Savannah State Academic Building
BIM and Energy/Exergy Analysis in Design
BIM and Lean Construction
Summary
Questions for Discussion
References
Quality Management in Construction: A Complement to Lean Construction
Part A: Total Quality Management
Part B: Six Sigma in Construction
Sustainable Construction: Sustainability and Commissioning
Part A: Sustainability
Part B: Commissioning
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: Certification (Certifying Organizations, Designations, and Web Sites)
Web Sites for Locating Commissioning Information
Commissioning: Related Organizations with Web References
Selected Performance Improvement Tools and Techniques
Performance Improvement in Construction
The Learning Curve
Cycle Time Analysis
Simulation
Quality Function Deployment
Comments on the Output Target Value
Summary
Questions for Discussion
References
Safety Management
Introduction
How Safe Is Construction?
Safety and Lean Construction
The Role of Design Professionals in Construction Safety
Summary
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: OSHA Checklists (Selected Items)
Management: Worker Factors
Management-Related Issues
Changing Management Attitudes
Moving Beyond Traditional Thinking to Lean Thinking
Diversity and Construction Quality
Ergonomics
Voluntary Ergonomics Guidelines Developed by OSHA
The Effects of Vibration and Noise
Temperature Effects on Personnel
References
Systems Integration Approaches
Industrial Engineering Solutions for the Construction Industry
Professional Overview of Industrial Engineering
Case 1: Seattle Area Coffee Company
Systematic Layout Planning
Learning from Projects and Enhancing Integrated Project Delivery
Introduction
Overview of Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) for Continuous Improvement in Construction
Categories of POE: Historical, Comparative, Longitudinal, Quasi-Experimental
The Role of Programming in POE
Planning for the POE
POE Procedures
Client Satisfaction with Design and Construction Services
Best Practices to Derive the Best Results from POE
Contractor Post-Mortems
An Overview of Lessons Learned from Lean Construction Projects
Enhancing the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Process
Observations
Sustaining Lean Construction
The Way Forward
Questions for Discussion
References
Appendix: Examples of the "Lessons Learned" Recommendations from the Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a New Educational Facility
Glossary of Lean Terms
Index