Lean construction and sustainable construction are perceived to be two individual
philosophies that possess distinct goals. Lean construction is oriented towards the process …

The construction industry is a significant source of waste generation in any economy,
producing various greenhouse gases, releasing harmful substances into the natural …

Successful implementation of the lean concept as a sustainable approach in the
construction industry requires the identification of critical drivers in lean construction. Despite …

Lean is and will still be one of the most popular management philosophies in the Industry
4.0 context and simulation is one of its key technologies. Many authors discuss about the …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine lean manufacturing (LM)
practices and to quantify their impact on business performance (BP), with particular …

Embedding sustainability principles in planning, design, construction, and management of
projects is an indispensable social responsibility of construction organizations. The present …

Performance of the construction projects have been criticized for many years due to their low
productivity rates and cost overruns as well as significant delays. Increasing number of …

Construction sites are plagued with numerous problems, such as improper planning and
management, high amounts of waste generation and low awareness of waste reduction …

The construction industry is a risky endeavour. Therefore, it is essential to develop
significant safety measures for lowering risks and ensuring safety during projects. However …

South Africa is a developing country that invests billions of rands annually in the construction
industry. This industry consumes resources and, inevitably, waste is generated during the …