Lean construction much like current practice has the goal of better meeting customer needs while using less of everything. But unlike current practice, lean construction rests on construction management principles, the “physica1” of construction. The result is a new project delivery system that can be applied to any kind of construction but is particularly suited for complex, uncertain, and quick projects.
The first goal of lean construction must be to fully understand the underlying “physics” of production, the effects of dependence and variation along supply and assembly chains. These physical issues are ignored in current practice which tend to focus on teamwork,communication and commercial contracts.
Lean supports the development of construction planning,team work and a willingness to shift burdens along supply chains. Partnering relationships coupled with lean thinking make rapid
implementation possible. Where Partnering is about building trust, lean is about building reliability.
However Managing construction under Lean is different from typical contemporary practice because it;
• has a clear set of objectives for the delivery process,
• is aimed at maximizing performance for the customer at the project level,
• designs concurrently product and process, and
• applies production control throughout the life of the project.
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