Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
Conference Track: Emerging
Technologies
Keywords:
Lean Construction, Integration, Productivity, Quality, Performance
Contact Title:: Dr.
Contact First Name: Lincoln
H.
Contact Last Name: Forbes
University:
Miami-Dade County Schools
Web:
Position:
Supervisor, Post Occupancy, Quality Improvement
Country:
USA
Email:
conqualrsh@aol.com,lforbes@facil.dade.k12.fl.us
Fax:
305 995 4770
Abstract Title:
Adapting Lean Construction Methods for Developing Nations
Abstract:
The Construction Industry has traditionally been one of the largest
in many developing nations. However,
much of the construction work done in those nations is based on antiquated
techniques, attended by supply-chain deficiencies and high defect rates
resulting in wasted labor and materials.
Estimates indicate that up to 30% of construction costs is due to
inefficiencies, mistakes, delays, and poor communications.
Several researchers have shown that lean construction techniques
reduce supply chain losses, reduce construction costs and shorten project
delivery schedules. Nevertheless,
developing nations often lack the type of supply chain infrastructure most frequently found
in fully industrialized nations. This
paper describes the obstacles to high performance, productivity and
quality initiatives that often beset developing countries and proposes a
framework for providing technical support for lean methods
application in those environments, and for continuous improvement in the
associated activities
Mailing Address:
Miami Dade County Schools
Facilities Planning and Standards
1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Suite 208
Miami, Florida, 33132
Phone:
Authors:
Dr. Lincoln H. Forbes, P.E., CQE
(P)
conqualrsh@aol.com
Supervisor, Facilities Planning and Standards
Miami-Dade County Schools/
Adjunct Professor, Florida International University
Dr Syed M. Ahmed
ahmeds@fiu.edu
Assistant Professor
College of Engineering
Florida International University