APPLICATION OF LEAN PRINCIPLES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Authors

  • Isabellah Maradzano Stellenbosch University
  • Stephen Matope Stellenbosch University
  • Richmore Aron Dondofema Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/30-3-2240

Abstract

South Africa is a developing country that invests billions of rands annually in the construction industry. This industry consumes resources and, inevitably, waste is generated during the process. Although numerous approaches have been developed to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in this industry, lean principles offer the ability to minimise and/or eliminate non-value adding work, thus increasing value for the client. This paper highlights the lean construction tools currently used worldwide, and the benefits of adopting lean construction. The study surveyed publications on the application of lean principles in the construction industry, and identified tools yet to be implemented in the South African construction industry with specific reference to electrical and mechanical engineering services. The study used a systematic review methodology to identify different lean construction concepts, and developed a lean implementation framework. The framework was then evaluated using a local case focusing on electrical and mechanical engineering services in the construction industry. The improved framework after evaluation consists of eight steps.

Author Biographies

Isabellah Maradzano, Stellenbosch University

Masters in Industrial Engineering Student in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Stellenboch University.

 

Stephen Matope, Stellenbosch University

Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial  Engineering .Stellenbosch University

Richmore Aron Dondofema, Stellenbosch University

PHD STUDENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

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Published

2019-11-15

How to Cite

Maradzano, I., Matope, S., & Dondofema, R. A. (2019). APPLICATION OF LEAN PRINCIPLES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 30(3), 210–223. https://doi.org/10.7166/30-3-2240

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Special Edition

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