Implementation of lean construction principles to improve Project delivery: (A case study of Consar limited Accra Branch)
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2021-05-18
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Abstract
Construction projects in Ghana for the past decades have not seen any improvement in
transforming the industry with emerging global philosophies. However, lean construction
principles have emerged in the industry to replace the traditional way of project delivery. In
spite of problems associated with project delivery which in turn brought uncertainties of the
environmental hazards, global economic climate, in addition to the projects been delayed
with respect to zero margin contract bids and greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, studies
have alluded to the fact that projects take longer than expected, and the finished product not
meeting client expectations with regards to quality. This research work is aimed at accessing
the lean construction principles and practice toward improvement of project delivery at
Consar limited. The methodology used in conducting this research work is a qualitative
study. The data collected and use for this study is basically interviews, the researcher
adopted the use of NVivo 11 software for analyzing the interviewed script. The research
findings indicate that the Just in Time principles is fully in operational at Consar limited,
regardless of some few challenges with regards to transportation. Further findings reveal that
the 5S principles which concerns creating and maintaining well organized, clean, high
effective and high-quality workplace is fully operational at Consar limited. The rest of the
lean construction principles are partly operational. However, the major recommendation that
ensures project objectives are successful is that project participants must endeavour to
collaborate in the design process so as to minimized variations that emerged as a result of
deficiencies in design process, which is coupled with schedule delay, budget escalating and
above all not meeting customer expectations.
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management, College of Art and Built Environment, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi in partial fulfillment the requirements for the Award Degree of Master of Science in Project Management.
Keywords
Lean Construction Principles, Project delivery, Stakeholders, Just in Time, Transformation Flow Value