International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Awareness of Lean Construction in Construction Industry through Questionnaire Survey in India Radhika Sharma1, Archana Tiwari2 1M. E. student, civil engineering department , Madhav Institute of Technology and Science(MITS), Gwalior 2Professure of Civil Engineering department, Madhav Institute of Technology and Science(MITS), Gwalior
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------1.1 BASIC CONCEPT OF LEAN Abstract - The concept of Lean Construction has been introduced successfully into the Construction Industry to increase efficiency and profit by elimination of non-value adding activities or ‘Waste’. Lean Construction is an adaptation of Lean manufacturing principles and is the future of the Construction Industry in developing as well as developed countries. There has been much study and documentation conducted on ‘Lean Construction’ in USA. Even though people have started practicing Lean in India, there is lack of documented information available about it. Professionals within the Industry could already be minimizing ‘Waste’ and/or following Lean principles without the knowledge of the term ‘Lean Construction. This suggested a need for education, training, and an increased awareness about the Lean Construction in India. It is possible that professionals, within the industry are already minimizing waste and adopting principles without being aware of 'Lean Construction' as a term. This research work is about Lean Construction practices and awareness in Madhya Pradesh.
Womack and Jones (1996) [2] identified following five key principles for the basis of design of any lean construction system.
In the present work author conducted study in two parts. In the first part a questionnaire is prepared to assess the knowledge and awareness of construction professionals in Gwalior and nearby areas about lean construction practices Key Words: lean Construction, Industry, Questionnaire, Awareness
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Value Stream: By mapping the whole value stream, establishing cooperation between the participants, and identifying and eliminating waste, the construction process can be improved.
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Flow: Business flow includes project information (pacifications, contracts, plans, etc.). Job site flow involves the activities and the way they must be done. Supply flow: refers to the materials used in a project.
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Pull: The efforts of all participants stabilize pulls during the construction process.
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Perfection: Work instructions, procedures and quality controls are established.
A Lean approach with Continuous Improvement provides a framework to continuously examine work processes and seek better performances. Various tools are available, and the cross-functional teams often bring new perspectives to the table.
Lean Construction was introduced in 1993 in USA by the International Group of Lean Construction (IGLC). The goal of the IGLC is to significantly enhance both the product and the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) process in order to better satisfy client requests (IGLC, 2010) [1] Lean Construction is a relatively new Construction Management philosophy in developing countries like India. Lean Construction has evolved from Lean manufacturing principles. There has been a lot of interest in Lean Construction in developing countries, along with its numerous tools including the Last Planner System, Just in Time, Total Quality Management, and Continuous Improvement. has received a lot of attention in developing nations.
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Value: There is a need to clarify the customer’s needs in order to clarify activities or products that signify value.
1.2 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
1.INTRODUCTION (Lean Construction)
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Lean thinking can provide continuously improving Value for the customer by:
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Improving the quality of work processes
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Reducing errors or defects in work processes
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Reducing waste and costs
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Improving flow of the process
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Simplifying complex processes
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Reducing lead time
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Improving employee morale
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