Analyzing the dynamics of the global construction industry: past, present and future
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the production processes utilized by the global construction industry.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper discusses the history of the construction industry with a specific focus on the evolution of lean production systems (LPSs) that has a significant impact in reduction of waste in the light of operational performance. The paper proceeds through a comparison of the differences between construction and manufacturing processes.
Findings
The construction industry consumes large amounts of natural resources along with wastage due to inefficient and improper utilization. Numerous factors contribute to this poor performance, but an efficient means of identification and reduction of waste has always been left aside. A fully integrated LPS is a way to eliminate much waste in the construction process.
Originality/value
This paper has developed an instrument to measure degree of integration of LPS principles in the construction industry that can be used globally. It can be used as a checklist for what to aim at when trying to implement LPS in construction.
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Citation
Razak Bin Ibrahim, A., Roy, M.H., Ahmed, Z.U. and Imtiaz, G. (2010), "Analyzing the dynamics of the global construction industry: past, present and future", Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 17 No. 2, pp. 232-252. https://doi.org/10.1108/14635771011036320
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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