Flow
Alternative labels
Information flow
Conference paper
Complex production systems: Non-linear and non-repetitive projects
In most residential building construction, the production system design relies on the assumption of linearity per zone and per story, thus, takt-time schedules and flow lines are produced accordingly. However, in practice, such smoothness is difficult to achieve due to non-linear and non-repetitive projects. This research aims to identify the main challenges of the production...
Conference paper
Reaping the rewards of production tracking
Traditionally, project controls translate to 'monitoring results'. In a true lean project, it is redefined as 'making things happen', with a measured and improved planning process to assure reliable workflow and predictable project outcomes (Lean Construction Institute). By monitoring productivity, a Project Team can more effectively identify and respond to 'hot topics' that may hinder...
Conference paper
Make ready planning using flow walks: A new approach to collaboratively identifying project constraints
Many authors identify flow and pull as key lean production principles. In lean construction (LC)these principles are embodied within the Last Planner System (LPS) to create more reliable workflow which is the heart of Lean Project Delivery. LPS has continued to evolve and develop over the last 25 years with pull planning - identifying what...
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Optimizing flow process through synchronisation of cycle time
Construction projects can be modelled, using TFV theory of lean construction, as combination of main activity network that are primarily transformations and feeding flow processes which supply input material to main activities. These feeding processes may include one or more sub-processes/ and operations with varying cycle time (C/T). The lack of synchronization between these sub...
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Envision of an integrated information system for project-driven production in construction
This paper suggests a framework to address production issues on construction by implementing an integrated automatic supervisory control and data acquisition for management and operations. The system is divided into planning, monitoring, controlling, and executing groups clustering technologies to track both the project product and production.