• Project Planning and Value Creation Utilizing Lean Construction

    Project Planning and Value Creation Utilizing Lean Construction

    Project manager must provide proper planning and a wide variety of resources to successfully complete unique and complex construction. Lean principles from the manufacturing sector provide tools and techniques to improve performance at a reduced cost with limited waste. Integrating the critical path method with building information modeling provides a multi-dimensional representation of projects. This…

  • Lean Construction for Cost Control and Quality Improvement

    Lean Construction for Cost Control and Quality Improvement

    Lean thinking and sustainability are shaping the future of the construction industry. Many of the lessons learned and implemented in the manufacturing sector have begun to enhance building design and performance, while reducing waste and controlling costs. Just-in-time production, off-site fabrication, and construction automation are emerging as modern methods and new technologies become integrated into…

  • Cost Control in Construction Project Management

    Cost Control in Construction Project Management

    Cost management is a key factor if project success and profitability for construction companies. Market fluctuations on material and labor costs must be considered in accurate cost estimating. Integration of big data and internet applications improve decision making throughout the entire lifecycle of construction projects. Understanding of earned value and actual costs is essential to…