Opoku, Alex, Adewumi, Ayomikun Solomon ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9883-2766, Leung Lok (Lawrence), Ka and Amoh, Ellen (2024) Lean construction and SDGs: delivering value and performance in the built environment. In: Opoku, Alex, (ed.) The Elgar Companion to the Built Environment and the Sustainable Development Goals. Elgar Companions to the Sustainable Development Goals series . Elgar, Cheltenham, UK; and Northampton, Massachusetts USA, pp. 294-314. ISBN 978-1035300020; 978-1035300037 (doi:10.4337/9781035300037.00027)

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Abstract

Productivity growth in the construction industry has lagged well behind that in the manufacturing sector in many nations. By incorporating lean principles into the construction sector, these challenges could be overcome. Lean construction aims to address this challenge by implementing lean principles in the construction industry. The chapter explores the concept of lean construction and how it links sustainability in the built environment. The goal of lean construction is to increase productivity in the construction industry by reducing costs and eliminating activities that do not deliver value. The application of lean processes and principles in construction can help in achieving the SDGs including SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), SDG 11 (sustainable cities & communities) etc., as lean construction increases productivity, profits, and innovation. Lean construction emphasizes the generation of value in building and construction projects, with a strong emphasis on the prompt and dependable delivery of value.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	built environment; construction industry; lean construction; productivity; value
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TH Building construction
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Engineering (ENG)
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2024 01:38
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/46441

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