Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction

Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction\nis the new and enhanced edition of the pioneering book\nModern Construction\nby Lincoln H. Forbes and Syed M. Ahmed.\nThis book provides a multi-faceted approach for applying lean methodologies to improve design and construction processes. Recognizing the wide diversity in the landscape of projects, and encompassing private and public sector activity, buildings and infrastructure, the book expands upon the detailed coverage of integrated project delivery and new lean tools and techniques to include:\nGreater emphasis on the importance of creating a lean culture and the initiatives required to transform the industry;\nExpanded discussions of the foundational writings in lean construction theory;\nExploration of the synergies between "lean" and "green" initiatives;\nSpecific procedures for modifying planning and scheduling activities to improve the performance of the project team;\nExpanded sections on quality, and topics that have become a part of the lean lexicon, such as Choosing by Advantages, "line of balance"/location-based scheduling, virtual design teams, takt time planning and set-based design;\nDiscussion questions for beginners and advanced lean practitioners; and\nImproved cross-referencing within the text to help the reader navigate the frameworks, techniques and tools to support the application of lean principles.\nThe techniques described here enhance the use of resources, reducing waste, minimizing delays, increasing quality and reducing overall costs. They enable practitioners to improve the quality of the built environment, secure higher levels of customer/owner satisfaction, and simultaneously improve their profitability. This book is essential reading for all those wanting to be at the forefront of construction management and lean thinking.