Title: Bolstering measures for adopting lean construction in the South African construction industry

Authors: Matthew Ikuabe; Clinton Aigbavboa; Douglas Aghimien; Pretty Ramaru

Addresses: SARChi in Sustainable Construction Management and Leadership in the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa ' Cidb Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa ' Cidb Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa ' SARChi in Sustainable Construction Management and Leadership in the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract: The South African construction industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the years despite the numerous challenges experienced. However, the perennial issues plaguing the industry still persist and efforts are being made to mitigate their occurrence. Lean construction as a strategic project management tool for construction activities and processes provides some latitude for the abatement of some of the issues facing the construction industry. This study seeks to empirically explore the propelling measures for the adoption of lean construction in the construction industry. With the aid of questionnaires, data was retrieved from the target population of the study which are construction professionals. Retrieved data was analysed with the appropriate method of data analysis. The outcome of the study coupled with the recommendations given provides a guide for the seamless espousal of lean construction in the South African construction industry.

Keywords: adoption; lean construction; construction industry; lean techniques; waste management; construction optimisation; South Africa.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPQM.2022.124901

International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2022 Vol.36 No.4, pp.589 - 603

Received: 10 Mar 2020
Accepted: 06 Jan 2021
Published online: 15 Aug 2022 *

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