Degree of adoption of Lean Construction Principles in two construction sites located in Belém municipality

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/exactaep.2021.16834

Keywords:

Lean Construction, Lean construction practices, Lean Construction Principles.

Abstract

LC stands out for providing companies with a competitive advantage in the form of reduced deadlines, costs, waste and increased quality. In this context, the objective of this work is to analyze the degree of adoption of the principles of the LC through a study of multiple cases in two construction sites located in the municipality of Belém, northern region of Brazil, through the verification of the lean practices inherent to the eleven LC principles, and then make a comparison. Interviews, direct observations and questionnaires were applied to make this analysis. The results showed low knowledge about the practices of the LC and, above all, the principles of the LC, indicating the need for the construction companies to update themselves and implement these practices in their construction sites. The scientific contribution of this study resides in the importance of knowing the current degree of LC of these beds in this location, and to support broad discussions on this topic.

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Author Biography

Ricardo William da Silva, Universidade do Estado do Pará - UEPA

Graduado em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade do Estado do Pará (2016). Mestre em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Federal do Pará (2018). Tutor EAD do grupo Adtalem Educacional do Brasil lotado na Faculdade FACI | WYDEN em Belém - PA e no Centro Universitário UniRuy | Wyden em Salvador - BA, no núcleo de Engenharia de Produção/Civil, e Tutor do Curso de Engenharia de Produção da Universidade Santo Amaro. Tenho interesse na Área de Engenharia de Produção, tais como: Gerenciamento de Processos, Qualidade, Marketing, Logística, Gestão de Projetos, Segurança do trabalho, Gestão Ambiental e Planejamento e Controle da Produção. 

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Published

2022-04-04

How to Cite

Silva, R. W. da. (2022). Degree of adoption of Lean Construction Principles in two construction sites located in Belém municipality. Exacta, 20(2), 356–387. https://doi.org/10.5585/exactaep.2021.16834