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Papers by Lincoln Forbes
Industrial innovation series, Dec 15, 2005
Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Construction Engineering & Management, with a minor i... more Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Construction Engineering & Management, with a minor in Industrial Engineering and Management Science. He also holds an undergraduate degree of BSCE from University of Engineering & Technology in Pakistan (1984). Dr. Ahmed has over 25 years of international experience in teaching, research and consulting in Pakistan, Hong Kong, USA, Mexico, and Jamaica. His areas of interest/expertise are construction scheduling, quality and risk management, project controls, construction safety, construction procurement, and construction education and information technology. He has generated substantial iexternal support and revenue from various funding agencies including United States Agency for International Development, US Department of Defense, and Florida Department of Education and through his international conferences. He is the author of four books and has also published extensively (over 150 publications) in international journals and conferences in his areas of expertise. Dr. Ahmed is currently on the editorial board of more than 6 international journals and serves as the Associate Editor of ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering & Management and the Associate Editor of the Built Environment Project & Asset Management (BEPAM) Journal.
Routledge eBooks, Apr 1, 2020
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
Routledge eBooks, Apr 1, 2020
26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
The benefits of lean projects such as reduced schedules and budgets are well documented; construc... more The benefits of lean projects such as reduced schedules and budgets are well documented; construction organizations accomplish lean project delivery through the practices of project teams, yet the backgrounds of many participants have relatively little involvement with lean methodology due to its relative newness. Many participants in the lean movement such as members of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) attribute project success to the training that is typically conducted to create an awareness and capability among participants and align the team with the priorities of the project. A study of leading firms was undertaken to examine this linkage by reviewing how training is provided for project teams, including the work force. A cross-section of established construction firms, design firms, and consultants were surveyed to determine the best practices that are currently in use. These organizations are all members of LCI or the Associated General Contractors (AGC). Many important lessons were learned, including: the successful approaches taken by AGC to provide industry training; the best practices of the companies surveyed; and future opportunities for improvement in lean training at the industry level. Notably, some of the approaches used in academia such as simulations, were used, but some companies were developing their own training, emphasizing leadership over tools.
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction, 2020
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction, 2020
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction, 2020
The construction industry’s inefficiencies and need for improvement are well documented. Research... more The construction industry’s inefficiencies and need for improvement are well documented. Research has pointed to an incidence of waste in the vicinity of 30%, due to a variety of losses including workforce underutilization, cost overruns, late delivery, safety-related incidents, and construction defects. As the annual value of construction worldwide is approximately US$4.0 trillion, the potential for savings in that industry is indeed great. Several researchers (Howell, Ballard, O’Brien et al) have shown that lean construction techniques reduce supply chain losses, reduce construction costs and shorten project delivery schedules. This paper addresses lean principles, the prerequisites for a lean construction environment, and provides specific strategies for successful lean projects. It will explain how these strategies improve projects in terms of cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
Industrial innovation series, Dec 15, 2005
Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Construction Engineering & Management, with a minor i... more Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Construction Engineering & Management, with a minor in Industrial Engineering and Management Science. He also holds an undergraduate degree of BSCE from University of Engineering & Technology in Pakistan (1984). Dr. Ahmed has over 25 years of international experience in teaching, research and consulting in Pakistan, Hong Kong, USA, Mexico, and Jamaica. His areas of interest/expertise are construction scheduling, quality and risk management, project controls, construction safety, construction procurement, and construction education and information technology. He has generated substantial iexternal support and revenue from various funding agencies including United States Agency for International Development, US Department of Defense, and Florida Department of Education and through his international conferences. He is the author of four books and has also published extensively (over 150 publications) in international journals and conferences in his areas of expertise. Dr. Ahmed is currently on the editorial board of more than 6 international journals and serves as the Associate Editor of ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering & Management and the Associate Editor of the Built Environment Project & Asset Management (BEPAM) Journal.
Routledge eBooks, Apr 1, 2020
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
CRC Press eBooks, Oct 13, 2010
Routledge eBooks, Apr 1, 2020
26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
The benefits of lean projects such as reduced schedules and budgets are well documented; construc... more The benefits of lean projects such as reduced schedules and budgets are well documented; construction organizations accomplish lean project delivery through the practices of project teams, yet the backgrounds of many participants have relatively little involvement with lean methodology due to its relative newness. Many participants in the lean movement such as members of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) attribute project success to the training that is typically conducted to create an awareness and capability among participants and align the team with the priorities of the project. A study of leading firms was undertaken to examine this linkage by reviewing how training is provided for project teams, including the work force. A cross-section of established construction firms, design firms, and consultants were surveyed to determine the best practices that are currently in use. These organizations are all members of LCI or the Associated General Contractors (AGC). Many important lessons were learned, including: the successful approaches taken by AGC to provide industry training; the best practices of the companies surveyed; and future opportunities for improvement in lean training at the industry level. Notably, some of the approaches used in academia such as simulations, were used, but some companies were developing their own training, emphasizing leadership over tools.
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction, 2020
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction, 2020
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction, 2020
The construction industry’s inefficiencies and need for improvement are well documented. Research... more The construction industry’s inefficiencies and need for improvement are well documented. Research has pointed to an incidence of waste in the vicinity of 30%, due to a variety of losses including workforce underutilization, cost overruns, late delivery, safety-related incidents, and construction defects. As the annual value of construction worldwide is approximately US$4.0 trillion, the potential for savings in that industry is indeed great. Several researchers (Howell, Ballard, O’Brien et al) have shown that lean construction techniques reduce supply chain losses, reduce construction costs and shorten project delivery schedules. This paper addresses lean principles, the prerequisites for a lean construction environment, and provides specific strategies for successful lean projects. It will explain how these strategies improve projects in terms of cost, schedule, safety, and quality.