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Perception of lean construction implementation barriers in the indian prefabrication sector
Prafful Negi1, Gaurav Thakur1, Rajesh Singh2
1Department of Civil Engineering, Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India.
Heliyon
|September 10, 2024
Summary
Implementing lean construction in India's prefabrication sector faces barriers, primarily a lack of understanding. Addressing these challenges is key to improving productivity and sustainability in prefabricated building.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Sustainable Building Practices
- Industrial Engineering
Background:
- Prefabricated construction is recognized for sustainability and productivity benefits.
- Lean construction principles aim to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Barriers hinder the adoption of lean principles in India's prefabrication industry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the primary barriers to implementing lean principles in India's prefabrication industry.
- To examine the interconnections and causal relationships among these barriers.
- To provide actionable recommendations for enhancing lean construction effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify significant barriers.
- Questionnaire-based data collection from industry professionals.
- Exploratory factor analysis to discern barrier components and relationships.
Main Results:
- 26 significant barriers were initially identified, reduced to 25 after analysis.
- Ten common components representing the barriers were discerned.
- A primary barrier identified is the lack of understanding of lean construction principles.
Conclusions:
- Understanding lean construction is a critical barrier in India's prefabrication sector.
- Addressing identified barriers is essential for successful lean implementation.
- Recommendations are provided to guide stakeholders in overcoming these challenges for on-site lean construction.
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