Publication: Awareness Of Applying Lean Construction In Penang, Malaysia
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2005-02
Authors
Goh, Poi See
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The findings arc documented as a result of awareness of applying lean
construction in Penang, Malaysia. The questionnaire returned by those construction
firms that responded was tabulated and analyzed, results of which from the main core of
this study. Lean Construction concepts and principles innovate an efficient management
of construction processes. The survey indicates that all firms have performed most of
the instruments and integrated the Lean Construction principles into their activities.
Some of the principles and instruments are applied more frequently than others. In the
survey, this study focuses on the need, concept and essential tools for the development of construction companies through
study also found that the adoption of this theoretical framework by the industry requires
a change in the current construction management paradigm.
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Lean Construction , Penang , Malaysia