Applying lean techniques in the delivery of transportation infrastructure construction projects.

Wodalski, Michael J.; Thompson, Benjamin P.; Whited, Gary; Hanna, Awad S.; National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (U.S.)

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Applying lean techniques in the delivery of transportation infrastructure construction projects.

2011-07-01
By Wodalski, Michael J. ; Thompson, Benjamin P. ; Whited, Gary ; ...

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Wodalski, Michael J. ; Thompson, Benjamin P. ; Whited, Gary ; Hanna, Awad S.

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Corporate Creators:

National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (U.S.)
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United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration
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Capital Productivity Labor Productivity Production Methods Road Construction State Departments Of Transportation
Publication/ Report Number:

CFIRE 03-11
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (U.S.)
NTL Classification:

NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Construction and Maintenance;NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY;
Abstract:

It is well documented that construction productivity has been declining since the 1960’s. Additionally, studies have shown that only

40% of construction workers’ time is considered to be value-added work. Interest in the use of Lean techniques for the delivery of

large complex capital projects is quickly growing throughout the country. Manufacturing and vertical construction have shown that a

project using Lean techniques can be delivered in less time, at lower costs, and with improved quality. However, Lean techniques

are not currently being used by State Transportation Agencies (STAs). The implementation of Lean techniques with a Lean Project

Delivery (LPD) can be a way for future projects to achieve higher quality, faster completion, and more efficient delivery. To attain this

goal, the transportation industry, as a whole, needs to work closely together using non-traditional approaches to achieve the

necessary improvement.

This study looks at the benefits of Lean techniques in the delivery of transportation projects, along with potential impediments to

adoption. Case studies are provided which document the successful use of Lean techniques in the infrastructure industry. The

transportation industry provides unique challenges in implementing Lean techniques due to public sector constraints. Special care is

needed in identifying obstacles to implementation when going forward with Lean. Once promising techniques and barriers are

properly identified, a successful management plan can be created to help STA’s begin their Lean journey.
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DTRT06-G-0020
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University Transportation Centers US Transportation Collection
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