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Waste minimisation

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The role of digitalized visual management to empower self-managed crews in construction projects


This theoretical study encompasses the role of digitalization in visual management (VM) applied in construction projects to increase the situational awareness (SA) of construction workers and crews.
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Principles as a bridge between theory and practice


In Lean Construction, principles like “flow,” “pull,” “remove waste” are used with ease. However, have they been correctly treated and understood? We call for reflection upon the power of principles to strengthen the theoretical conceptualisation of Lean as well as upon their power to support improvement in practice.
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DMAIC manual for an Integrated Management System: application in a construction company


This article elaborates on the development of a DMAIC Manual for the restructuring of an Integrated Management System of a Brazilian company that builds real estate and corporate works, with a focus on Lean Six Sigma. The Manual was designed to lead the XYZ construction company toward a management focused on Lean Six Sigma, reducing...
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How does takt production contribute to trade flow in construction?


The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of how implementing takt production, which heavily focuses on improving the flow of processes, affects the flow of trades.
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Applying heat maps to define workspace in construction based on real-time tracking system with coordinate positioning information


This paper aims to develop automated process of generation of workspace based on coordinates of workers and to explore various uses of workspace heat maps to serve the purposes of lean construction principles.