Fuenzalida, C. Fischer, B., Arroyo, P., Salvarierra, J. L., (2016). Evaluating Environmental Impacts ofConstruction Operation Before and After the Implementation of Lean Tools. In: Proc. 24th Ann. Conf. ofthe Intl. Group for Lean Construction, Boston, MA, USA, sect.10 pp. 312. Available at: . (2016)

EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATION BEFORE AND AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN TOOLS

Revista : IGLC 2016
Tipo de publicación : Conferencia No A* ni A

Abstract

Construction industry has a fundamental role in the impact caused to the environment,both during construction and operation. In this research three Lean tools – IshikawaDiagram, 5 whys, and A3 reports- were carry out at construction site during wall andfloor ceramic installation. The aim was to investigate whether the application of Leantools improved productivity in the activity execution, and measure the environmentalbenefits obtained. The research methodology included analysing video recordings of theactivity execution, working groups with workers and management, and training for usingLean tools. From this, it was show that the principal perceived waste was rework and itscause was lack of control. Furthermore, it was prove that these Lean toolsimplementation reduces carbon dioxide emissions, for installing walls and floor ceramic,considering a reduction in the use of materials needed for the evaluated activity. Inconclusion, Lean tools implementation allows reducing environmental impact byconcentrating reduction efforts on the most important activity wastes.