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Adoption of BIM in Europe and North America among construction actors (adapted from: Mc Graw Hill Construction 2010)
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In 2008, Europe entered a deep recession causing the industrial production to drop by 20%. In an attempt to redress the situation, many strategies were set by industrials to gain market share. The construction sector, however, still struggles to secure a positive margin. Furthermore, this sector is known to be the least efficient in terms of indust...
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... is based on a 3D digital modeling of the construction. A dynamic is created around the model since all the stakeholders add their knowledge and advancement in the 3D model (Figure 4). BIM this is why most governments aren't yet supporting a full implementation of Level 3. In this perspective, UK is the most developed in terms of lean maturity level (reached level 2). ...
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... The French market is more focused on this type of project delivery system (Dakhli & Lafhaj 2015). "Design/Build are repeaters. ...
Purpose
While many procurement systems govern the construction sector, Design/Bid/Build is still prominent among the French building actors. The research applies Lean thinking (via a Kaizen event) to the bidding phase of a building construction company in order to improve its bidding outputs.
Design/methodology/approach
The method used in this study is “Action-Research”. A two-month preparation phase was needed to prepare for the kaizen event. The results were based on an assessment conducted after 6 months of the Kaizen event. Performance was measured following selected indicators related to ‘Time”, “Economical Impact”, “Quality” and “Sustainability”
Findings
The Lean implementation had positive side-effects on the company’s organization and strategy as well.
Practical implications
The findings of this action-research project can be used to help researchers and practitioners assess the potential application of Lean in the bidding phase. It also provides insights into the importance of the cultural and existing practices for a successful Lean implementation
Originality/value
A few research projects investigated the application of Lean thinking in bidding since it is considered as a wasteful process. However, waste can also be organized. The research proves that bidding can benefit from Lean thinking.
... Dans le cas de notre recherche, "Conception / Appel d'offre / Réalisation" sont les coureurs. Le marché français est plus axé sur ce type de système d'exécution de projets de construction (Dakhli & Lafhaj 2015). C/R sont des répéteurs. ...
La théorie du Lean est une forme d’organisation et de management communément adoptée dans l’industrie manufacturière et qui a fait ses preuves depuis plusieurs décennies. Le Lean apporte une philosophie basée sur la chasse aux gaspillages et supportée par des principes traduits en méthodes opérationnelles à appliquer pour gagner en efficacité. Alors que la recherche de l’efficacité a toujours été d’actualité chez les constructeurs, le Lean Construction apporte une nouvelle forme d’organisation opérationnelle et managériale. La littérature sur le Lean Construction fournit et explique les principes du « Lean en industrie » pour gagner en performance. En revanche, un gap existe encore entre ces principes et leur application effective en construction. On explorera l’adaptabilité des principes du Lean tout au long de la chaîne de construction avec des cas d’application concrets. Le premier et le deuxième chapitre introduisent le Lean en promotion immobilière en mettant en évidence le combat que mènent la plupart des entreprises de construction pour assurer la livraison en temps et en budget de leurs projets et ainsi assurer la satisfaction du client. Le troisième chapitre illustre un cadre structuré d’application du Lean en Etude de Prix. Les chapitres 4, 5 et 6 investiguent le Lean en phase de « Construction » et en particulier la logistique chantier au travers la pratique du Kitting. Cette pratique émergente en construction sera liée à la théorie du Lean et le chapitre proposera un modèle d’implémentation du Kitting avec une application sur 3 chantiers-tests expérimentaux.
... In the case of the conducted research, "Design/Bid/Build" are the runners. The French market is more focused on this type of project delivery system (Dakhli and Lafhaj, 2015). "Design/Build" are repeaters. ...
Purpose
Compared to the manufacturing industry, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) lacks a clear methodology for its application in the tertiary service. One reason is the difficulties to assess information flow compared to physical flow. Indeed, the use of information flow as a process entry in the LSS method is not well investigated, mainly due to the difficulties in collecting adequate and sufficient data. The purpose of this research study is to investigate the application of LSS in the tertiary service, in particular, real estate development.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is based on an action research methodology where LSS methodology is applied to solve client-dissatisfaction issue. One of its main causes is found to be the late delivery time. The work describes how the method was applied.
Findings
LSS is an adequate approach for making well-thought-out improvement in real estate development.
Practical implications
The work provides an implementation of LSS in real estate development. It also gives new insights into the LSS application in the tertiary service. The work also suggests practical recommendations and solutions to address the main challenges faced by real estate development.
Originality/value
Construction is governed by many processes that are difficult to identify and, even more, to assess. LSS helps identifying those which create real value for the client.
