Lean Construction in Practice: An Assessment of Its Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges in the Construction Industry

Louise Ellis; Sergio Rodriguez; M. K. S. Al-Mhdawi

doi:10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_104

Lean Construction in Practice: An Assessment of Its Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges in the Construction Industry

Louise Ellis, Sergio Rodriguez, M. K. S. Al-Mhdawi

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Abstract

Lean construction is an emerging approach in the ever-evolving construction industry, based on the initial manufacturing principles from the Toyota Production System. Lean construction is known best to maximise value while minimising waste, elevating project efficiency, collaboration, and enhancing the overall project performance. However, adapting these Lean principles has gained unique challenges within the industry. To this end, this review aims to emphasise the adoption and implementation of Lean Construction within the building industry in the UK. To achieve this, prior work from 2018 to 2024 was examined. Based on the adopted methodology, the authors identified a total of 36 papers on Lean Construction relevant to the aim. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by helping construction practitioners and researchers to better understand the adoption and implementation of Lean Construction. Furthermore, it offers valuable insights for future research and practical implementation in the dynamic landscape of the construction industry.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024)
Editors	Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini, Farzad Rahimian, Mahesh Babu Purushothaman
Publisher	Springer
Pages	1085-1098
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Print)	9789819640508
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_104
Publication status	Published - 20 Apr 2025
Event	International Conference of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment - Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 7 Nov 2024 → 9 Nov 2024 https://www.sdsbe2024.com/

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume	591 LNCE
ISSN (Print)	2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)	2366-2565

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Conference	International Conference of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
Abbreviated title	SASBE 2024
Country/Territory	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Period	7/11/24 → 9/11/24
Internet address	https://www.sdsbe2024.com/

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Ellis, L., Rodriguez, S., & Al-Mhdawi, M. K. S. (2025). Lean Construction in Practice: An Assessment of Its Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges in the Construction Industry. In A. GhaffarianHoseini, A. Ghaffarianhoseini, F. Rahimian, & M. Babu Purushothaman (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024) (pp. 1085-1098). (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 591 LNCE). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_104

Ellis, Louise ; Rodriguez, Sergio ; Al-Mhdawi, M. K. S. / Lean Construction in Practice : An Assessment of Its Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges in the Construction Industry. Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024). editor / Ali GhaffarianHoseini ; Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini ; Farzad Rahimian ; Mahesh Babu Purushothaman. Springer, 2025. pp. 1085-1098 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering).

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Ellis, L, Rodriguez, S & Al-Mhdawi, MKS 2025, Lean Construction in Practice: An Assessment of Its Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges in the Construction Industry. in A GhaffarianHoseini, A Ghaffarianhoseini, F Rahimian & M Babu Purushothaman (eds), Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024). Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 591 LNCE, Springer, pp. 1085-1098, International Conference of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment , Auckland, New Zealand, 7/11/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_104

Lean Construction in Practice: An Assessment of Its Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges in the Construction Industry. / Ellis, Louise; Rodriguez, Sergio ; Al-Mhdawi, M. K. S.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024). ed. / Ali GhaffarianHoseini; Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini; Farzad Rahimian; Mahesh Babu Purushothaman. Springer, 2025. p. 1085-1098 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 591 LNCE).

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Ellis L, Rodriguez S , Al-Mhdawi MKS. Lean Construction in Practice: An Assessment of Its Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges in the Construction Industry. In GhaffarianHoseini A, Ghaffarianhoseini A, Rahimian F, Babu Purushothaman M, editors, Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024). Springer. 2025. p. 1085-1098. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering). doi: 10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_104

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