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Construction Innovation

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to present an overview of the existing knowledge on the combi... more PurposeThe purpose of this study is to present an overview of the existing knowledge on the combined application of lean, off-site and simulation (LOS) in housing delivery.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review approach was adopted. Based on a comprehensive search using Scopus, Web of Science and the International Group for Lean Construction databases, 66 relevant journal articles were identified and analysed.FindingsThis study found that the most significant impacts of the combined application of LOS in housing delivery are the capacity to visualise the production processes as a whole in real time, exposure and removal of non-value-adding activities from the production and faster delivery. However, the combined application of LOS is low compared to a single application of each technique in housing delivery.Practical implicationsThe results provide relevant stakeholders and actors in the housing sector (private and public housing developers, off-site housing manuf...

Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Jun 26, 2023

Previous studies have reviewed the impact of offsite production on the delivery of construction p... more Previous studies have reviewed the impact of offsite production on the delivery of construction projects, however, there have been limited studies examining the specific impact of offsite on mechanical and electrical installations (M&E). Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the impact of offsite production in the delivery of mechanical and electrical installations for construction projects. In this study, a mixed method was adopted, using quantitative data obtained through a questionnaire survey and qualitative data through case study interviews. In total, primary data was collected from 36 questionnaire responses, and 3 case studies that involved 12 in-depth interviews. This study shows that offsite production has a positive impact on construction project performance indicators for M&E installations regarding factors such as time, quality, health and safety, sustainability, logistics, and collaboration. However, the study showed no general conclusion as to the cost saving impact of offsite construction on the outcomes of projects. Nevertheless, the study established that the offsite approach offers the client more confidence relating to cost certainty. Recommendations from this study are that offsite production should be selected based on its impact on project performance indicators rather than cost alone. The study argued that the offsite production method should be explored as much as possible when maximal benefits are sought; however, it should not be utilised simply for the sake of it but on a case-by-case basis.

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation

PurposeThis study aims to understand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic disruptive event on deli... more PurposeThis study aims to understand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic disruptive event on delivery of the built environment degree apprentice programme in higher education in the UK and identify the key strategies to minimise the effect.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach was used to collect and analyse data from a sample set of built environment degree apprenticeship stakeholders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 key stakeholders to collate emerging themes on their perceptions of the impacts of the pandemic and strategies to adopted to minimise it.FindingsThe investigation reveals that the core impacts of Covid-19 on the apprentices training programme are lack of access to the site, furlough, limited access to off the job training, limited interaction with tutors and peers, too much time on the screen, limited pastoral care and lack of contact with a mentor. The census from the research participants is that despite the development and gain with the...

Construction Innovation

PurposeHousing provides constructed space for human activities. Literature indicates that housing... more PurposeHousing provides constructed space for human activities. Literature indicates that housing impacts wealth, education attainment and health outcomes, among others. Because of its contributions to society, it is essential to develop and implement strategies that address the housing shortage experienced in most cities across the globe. This study aims to unpack the factors affecting housing production in the UK and chart the way forward.Design/methodology/approachIn addressing this study's aim, an interprivitst approach was adopted and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 experienced professionals. Data were collected across the four nations of the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).FindingsThe results indicated that the opportunistic behaviour of stakeholders is one of the main factors affecting housing production in the study area. Also, modern construction methods, collaborative practices, government intervention and affordable housing schemes...

Globally, the construction industry plays a significant role in economic development of any natio... more Globally, the construction industry plays a significant role in economic development of any nation. However, its efficiency is low. In recent time lean construction methods such as the Last Planner System (LPS) has been identified as having enormous potentials to support construction process improvement in the sector. But, there is little or no documented evidence to support this assertion in the UK construction industry. This study explores the impact of the LPS on construction projects in the UK

The construction industry consumes large amounts of resources (renewable and non-renewable) and e... more The construction industry consumes large amounts of resources (renewable and non-renewable) and emits greenhouse gasses annually. The greenhouse emissions have been associated with the rise in global temperature. The increase in global temperature is principally responsible for the rise in natural disasters which is being experienced in most coastal cities around the world. Information gleaned from literature suggests that the adoption of sustainable construction practices would results in significant reduction in greenhouse emission from the construction sector. While the call for sustainability practice in the built environment sector has received much attention from clients, contractors, small and medium scale companies, researchers, social enterprises, Government and its regulatory bodies in countries such as the UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia among others. There is limited study that has examined sustainable construction practice in developing country such as Nigeria. Additionally, the barriers to its adoption in Nigeria still remain unclear. The key question therefore is; what are most significant barriers to sustainable construction practice in Nigeria? The aim of the current research is to assess the barriers to the adoption of sustainable construction practices in Nigeria. A total of 150 questionnaires were disseminated to major construction industry stakeholders based in Abuja, Nigeria. The study found that lack of expertise, lack of strategy to promote sustainable construction and lack of demand are the most significant barriers to the adoption of sustainable construction practice in Nigeria. Addressing these barriers would improve the use of sustainable construction practices in Nigeria and other similar developing countries

Journal of construction project management and innovation, Jun 1, 2017

Poor performance of construction projects is a re-occurring problem in Nigeria. Production flow w... more Poor performance of construction projects is a re-occurring problem in Nigeria. Production flow waste (ranging from waiting time, material handling and overproduction, among others) may be partly responsible for this problem. Meanwhile, very little is known about the role of the Last Planner System (LPS) in minimising production flow waste in Nigeria. The current study examines the manifestation of production flow wastes on Nigerian construction sites, identifies current construction practices that bear resemblance to the LPS, and finally, examines the prospects of the LPS concepts in minimising production flow waste in the corresponding construction projects. A mixed research design that uses a quantitative cross-sectional survey and qualitative-exploratory approach was used in collecting data from construction professionals based in Nigeria. Fifty-one survey responses were received and 10 interviews were conducted. The study reveals various incidences and contributory factors to production flow waste, with the long approval process being the most prevalent. It also identifies current practices that are similar to the LPS practices. The prospect of the LPS in production flow waste management for improved productivity is also explored. The study concludes that the LPS concept has the potential for minimising production flow waste in the construction process and improving productivity in the Nigeria construction industry.

2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science (ICMEAS), 2021

The construction industry has maintained a bias toward cost and time in its project execution ove... more The construction industry has maintained a bias toward cost and time in its project execution over the years. Despite so much attention given to time and cost, both components have remained a problem to the industry. The resultant effect is cost and time overrun on projects. Poor planning and scheduling were identified as one of the significant causes of cost and time overrun. Exploring planning and scheduling arouse the need to evaluate procurement strategy and forms of contract. This is because both parameters are critical aspects of planning and scheduling, especially when time and cost are given priority. A Multi-methods qualitative research methodology involving attitudinal and exploratory approach was employed in data collection from a range of professionals in the UK construction industry. The study found that not all existing planning and scheduling approaches solve the problems of time and cost. Hence, the need for more action by the project team to mitigate delays to prevent cost and time overrun.

Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 2021

This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by IGLC in the Proceedings of the 29th Ann... more This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by IGLC in the Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29), Alarcon, L.F. and Gonzalez, V.A. (eds.), available online: https://iglc.net/Papers/Details/1844 The accepted version of the publication may differ from the final published version.

The Egan report, generally called Rethinking Construction, challenged the lack of collaboration i... more The Egan report, generally called Rethinking Construction, challenged the lack of collaboration in planning, designing, and executing work on site, and recommended the adoption of lean production principles such as the Last Planner System (LPS) to enhance the image and efficiency of the industry. Recent evidence from different parts of the world suggests that the implementation of the LPS has gained prominence in the construction industry and its influence on the production system is rapid and significant. However, the application of this system in the UK construction industry has not been fully explored among industry practitioners. In addition, a systematic understanding of how Collaborative Planning (CP) practice in the UK aligns with the LPS is still lacking. The absence of authoritative research and empirical data makes it difficult for an appropriate approach to be developed to improve current practice. In view of these problems, this research was under taken to unravel how th...

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2017

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify how the newly emerging UK practice of “collabora... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify how the newly emerging UK practice of “collaborative planning” (CP) for construction project delivery aligns with the advocated principles of the global last planner system (LPS) of production planning and control. Design/methodology/approach A mixed, qualitative, exploratory approach was adopted for the study. This entailed qualitative data through three techniques, namely: semi-structured interviews, documents analysis, and structured observation. In total, 30 in-depth interviews were conducted over a 12 month period with lean construction consultants, clients, main contractors, and subcontractors drawn from the building, highways and infrastructure and rail sector. In all, 15 projects were visited where practices were observed. Findings The study reveals that the current practice of CP in the UK partially aligns with the LPS principles. Where practitioners have heard of the LPS they believe it to be the same practice as CP. Researc...

Proc. 27th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 2019

Research has shown that 57% of activities in a construction project is non-value adding (waste) w... more Research has shown that 57% of activities in a construction project is non-value adding (waste) which contributes to the poor performance of the sector. While other countries of the world such the USA, UK, Brazil, Nigeria and Israel among others are seeking to understand this challenge and deploy innovative ways and modern techniques to improve it, limited studies have explored factors that contribute to non-value adding activities (NVA) in the Gibraltar construction industry. The current study aims to identify the factors that contribute to NVA on construction sites in Gibraltar and to present an outlook on how this could be minimised using Last Planner System(LPS). A combination of quantative and qualitative research approaches were used. Thirtyone questionnaire responses were analysed and seven semi-structured interviews were conducted. The investigation reveals that the development of unrealistic schedules, lack of adequate training, delayed approval process and work interruption due to the community are the key factors that contribute to NVA. The study found that the suggestions offered by construction professional for minimising NVA align with some LPS principles. The study concludes that some of the current practices, could serve as justification for the introduction of LPS in the construction sector of Gibraltar.

Organization, Technology & Management in Construction: An International Journal, 2013

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Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC)

The benefits of integrating Lean construction (LC) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) have ... more The benefits of integrating Lean construction (LC) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) have been discussed in recent research studies. However, the effects of implementing these methodologies as an integrated approach in offsite housing construction (OSHC) processes have not been explored in the UK. This research aims at assessing the current situation of the implementation of BIM and LC in OSHC in the UK. A quantitative research method was adopted in the study and thirty-two questionnaire survey responses were received from professionals and practitioners of Lean, BIM and offsite methodologies in the UK construction industry. The study found that there is increasing use of LC and BIM in the development of OSHC projects in the UK. It further reveals that these two methodologies when appropriately implemented can bring several benefits. This study sheds light on the current status of implementation of BIM and LC in OSHC and the benefits of the implementation of both BIM and LC in OSHC processes in the UK.

Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 2020

26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, 2018

The "Last Planner® System" (LPS) is commonly viewed as the foundation of Lean Project Delivery. I... more The "Last Planner® System" (LPS) is commonly viewed as the foundation of Lean Project Delivery. It is increasingly used in certain parts of the globe. However, LPS implementation often fades off due to issues reported at organisational, project and external levels. The LPS Path Clearing Approach (PCA) offers an antidote to these issues. The goal of this paper is to outline how the LPS-PCA helped restart a stalled implementation of the LPS through a "shallow and wide" organisational approach rather than a more traditional "narrow and deep" project approach. The LPS-PCA in action is documented within an ongoing UK case study organisation. Action and covert research methods were used to introduce LPS principles, thinking and language without attributing them to LPS in response to resistance to the actual LPS. The 15 step actions within the LPS-PCA are expanded from a past, current and future state perspective. The study found that the LPS-PCA's 15 step actions were useful as a benchmark to continuously remove constraints that blocked the implementation of the LPS. In summary, the use of the LPS-PCA is recommended before, during and after organisations engage with LPS Consultants if organisations are serious about sustaining the implementation of the LPS.

Journal of Management in Engineering, 2019

The implementation of the Last Planner System (also known as Collaborative Planning in the UK) in... more The implementation of the Last Planner System (also known as Collaborative Planning in the UK) in managing production planning and control in the construction is growing. However, recent evidence from different parts of the world suggests that LPS elements are partially implemented and at other times the implementation is stalled. This is largely due to the dearth of a holistic approach to support construction stakeholders in the implementation of the LPS. In view of these the Last Planner System Path Clearing Approach was developed based on evidence gleaned from three years research, to guide construction stakeholders (client, main contractor and subcontractors) in the implementation of the LPS. The Last Planner System Path Clearing Approach (LPS-PCA) integrates organisational, project and external path clearing levels. This expands previous approaches to the implementation of the LPS in construction which focused more on the project level. A pilot implementation of LPS-PCA on a re...

Improvement of human resource management is critical to overall productivity and cost effectivene... more Improvement of human resource management is critical to overall productivity and cost effectiveness in the construction industry. This study assesses the current human resource management practices in the Nigeria construction organisation and the challenges confronting it. Questionnaire survey was adopted using purposive sampling technique. Ninety eight human resource managers and construction professionals in two categories of construction organisations (client organisations involved in real estate development and contractor organisations) were sampled. The results reveal that prevailing recruitment practices are placement of the right staff in the right department for the achievement of company general goals, and screening of candidates for vacant positions. Most common training and development practices involve inducting, orienting and training newly recruited employee on software and use of tools, and assigning staff based on their skill and expertise.Provision of appropriate/mo...

There has been an increase in the use of joint venture (JV) especially in the delivery of infrast... more There has been an increase in the use of joint venture (JV) especially in the delivery of infrastructure projects. There is also great pressure from the public sector clients for the use of lean techniques such as the Last Planner System (LPS) in the delivery of infrastructure projects in the UK for more certainty in delivery. Previous studies have explored factors that influence LPS implementation under various contracting structures and project types. However, no much study has explored the factors that influence LPS implementation on highways infrastructure project under JV contracting structure. In view of this, the study explored the factors that influence LPS implementation on JV highways infrastructure projects in the UK. Two in-depth JV case study projects on highways infrastructure construction were conducted over a 12 month period. Data was obtained via: document analysis, physical observation and semi-structured interviews. The study reveals that the early inclusion of th...