Title: Application of lean methodology in civil construction: analysis and optimisation of the internal logistics of a construction site

Authors: Carlos Santos; Jonata Santos; Adriel Bispo; Carolina Nunes; Edgard Neto; Jerisnaldo Lopes; Izete Silva

Addresses: College of Technology SENAI CIMATEC, Av. Orlando Gomes 1845, Piatã, Bahia, 41650-010, Brazil ' College of Technology SENAI CIMATEC, Av. Orlando Gomes 1845, Piatã, Bahia, 41650-010, Brazil ' College of Technology SENAI CIMATEC, Av. Orlando Gomes 1845, Piatã, Bahia, 41650-010, Brazil ' College of Technology SENAI CIMATEC, Av. Orlando Gomes 1845, Piatã, Bahia, 41650-010, Brazil ' College of Technology SENAI CIMATEC, Av. Orlando Gomes 1845, Piatã, Bahia, 41650-010, Brazil ' College of Technology SENAI CIMATEC, Av. Orlando Gomes 1845, Piatã, Bahia, 41650-010, Brazil ' College of Technology SENAI CIMATEC, Av. Orlando Gomes 1845, Piatã, Bahia, 41650-010, Brazil

Abstract: With the evolution of the civil construction market, there is a growing need for improvements in processes and cost reduction. One such improvement is the implementation of lean construction. The objective of this study is to propose process improvements for the ABC Construction Company to reduce waste in activities related to masonry lifting at a construction site. The study comprises three phases: bibliographic research, field research, and data analysis. The simulation of layout improvements resulted in a significant reduction in material handling time at the construction site. These findings demonstrate that a greater focus on logistics in civil construction can lead to less wastage and generate process improvements.

Keywords: lean construction; material handling; logistic; civil construction; construction site; lean manufacturing; production engineering; civil engineering.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPQM.2025.150901

International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2025 Vol.46 No.4, pp.544 - 572

Received: 09 May 2023
Accepted: 05 Jun 2023
Published online: 05 Jan 2026 *

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