This paper aims at synthesizing relevant findings about the Design-Build (DB) construction delivery system from previous studies. It focuses especially on cost, schedule, quality, and various sustainability aspects associated with a construction project, as they are widely used as performance indicators in this industry. This work has been done through a literature review and a...

In Peru, the design phase of construction projects is frequently plagued by inefficiencies and poor coordination. The aim of this research is to develop a process-integration framework to improve visualization and communication in the design phase, aligning Building Information Modeling (BIM), Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) areas (including scope, communication, and stakeholder management), and...

One sector that is starting to embrace the Lean approach with increasing enthusiasm is construction. We thought it might be useful to share some of the questions we get asked most often about Lean construction.

Lean Construction Institute (LCI) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1997. The Institute operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices.

The construction industry has benefited from applying and adapting the fundamental principles of Lean. Construction is a unique industry with each project being unlike the last. That's why agile thinking, effective communications, and extensive collaboration are necessary to maximize value.