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Iris D. Tommelein

114 papers at 29 conferences, 1997–2026.

ORCID 0000-0002-9941-6596

Also published as Iris Tommelein, Iris D Tommelein.

  1. 2026
    Developing a mistakeproofing mindset to increase safety capacity
    Eugene H. Cheung, Tim Eigendorf, Tomisin Kehinde, Gregory F. Saragih and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 34, 2026 · PDF
  2. 2026
    From Lean projects to Lean enterprise: using Hoshin Kanri to make Lean Construction stick
    Richardus N. Kasih, Iris D. Tommelein, Rafael V. Coelho, Richardus B. Utomo and Gerardus B. Kasih · IGLC 34, 2026 · PDF
  3. 2026
    Performance measurement in Takt production: an exploratory study on metrics, practices and challenges
    Carlos T. Formoso, Carolina M. Zani, Karina B. Barth, Jeferson S. Shigaki, Gregory F. Saragih and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 34, 2026 · PDF
  4. 2026
    Parade of Trades with transfer batching
    Gregory F. Saragih and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 34, 2026 · PDF
  5. 2025
    Exploring IGLC Literature on Subcontracting
    Gregory F. Saragih, Rafael V. Coelho, Richardus N. Kasih, Wataru Kon and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 33, 2025 · PDF
  6. 2025
    Exploring Opportunities for Integrating Target Value Delivery and Front-end Planning in Industrial Megaprojects
    Richardus N. Kasih, Iris D. Tommelein, Rafael V. Coelho, Gregory F. Saragih, Wataru Kon, Richardus B. Utomo and Gerardus B. Kasih · IGLC 33, 2025 · PDF
  7. 2025
    Strategic Takt Planning
    Iris D. Tommelein and Samir Emdanat · IGLC 33, 2025 · PDF
  8. 2025
    Takt Control: Core Concepts and Preliminary Propositions
    Carlos T. Formoso, Iris D. Tommelein, Karina B. Barth and Rafael V. Coelho · IGLC 33, 2025 · PDF
  9. 2025
    The Hidden Lean: Lessons From Japan
    Wataru Kon, Iris D. Tommelein, Gregory F. Saragih, Richardus N. Kasih and Rafael V. Coelho · IGLC 33, 2025 · PDF
  10. 2024
    No Single Takt Planning Method Fits All Projects
    Iris D. Tommelein, Rafael V. Coelho, Carlos T. Formoso, Karina B. Barth and Fabrício Berger de Vargas · IGLC 32, 2024 · PDF
  11. 2024
    About Time-Cost Trade-Offs in Takt Planning
    Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 32, 2024 · PDF
  12. 2024
    Application of the Work Density Method to in-Situ Pile Production in Heavy Civil Engineering
    Anne Fischer, Philipp Baumgartner, Iris D. Tommelein, Konrad Nübel and Johannes Fottner · IGLC 32, 2024 · PDF
  13. 2024
    Revisiting the Takt Maturity Model After Three International Takt Forums
    Jaakko Riekki, Joonas Lehtovaara, Iris D. Tommelein, Olli Seppänen and Aleksi Heinonen · IGLC 32, 2024 · PDF
  14. 2024
    Mass Customized Products for Industrialized Construction: Challenges and Opportunities
    Manoela Conte, Iris D. Tommelein, Carlos Torres Formoso and Randall Miller · IGLC 32, 2024 · PDF
  15. 2023
    Features of a Behavior-Based Quality System (BBQS)
    Sulyn Gomez, Semich Chousein, Iris D. Tommelein, Glenn Ballard, Ralph Romayor, Michelle Diaz, Paz Arroyo and Safak Tekin · IGLC 31, 2023 · PDF
  16. 2023
    Investigation of the Supply Chain of Mass Timber Systems
    Rafael V. Coelho, Aaron K. Anderson and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 31, 2023 · PDF
  17. 2023
    Workload Leveling Metrics for Location-Based Process Design
    Vishesh V. Singh and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 31, 2023 · PDF
  18. 2023
    Comparison of Takt Planning Methods Used on Projects of Different Types
    Iris D. Tommelein and Jon Lerche · IGLC 31, 2023 · PDF
  19. 2022
    How a Takt Plan Can Fail: Applying Failure Modes and Effects Analysis in Takt Control
    Joonas Lehtovaara, Iris D. Tommelein and Olli Seppänen · IGLC 30, 2022 · PDF
  20. 2022
    Takt Planning: An Enabler for Lean Construction
    Iris D. Tommelein and Samir Emdanat · IGLC 30, 2022 · PDF
  21. 2022
    So Many Flows!
    Iris D. Tommelein, Vishesh V. Singh, Rafael V. Coelho and Joonas Lehtovaara · IGLC 30, 2022 · PDF
  22. 2021
    Slack in Construction - Part 1: Core Concepts
    Carlos Formoso, Iris D. Tommelein, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Lauri Koskela, Marcus Fireman, Karina Barth, Fernanda Bataglin, Daniela Viana, Rafael Coelho, Vishesh Singh, Carolina Zani, Natália Ransolin and Claudia Disconzi · IGLC 29, 2021 · PDF · Slides
  23. 2021
    Slack in Construction - Part 2: Practical Applications
    Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Daniela Dietz Viana, Carlos Torres Formoso, Iris D. Tommelein, Lauri Koskela, Marcus Fireman, Karina Barth, Fernanda Bataglin, Rafael Coelho, Vishesh Singh, Carolina Zani, Natália Ransolin and Claudia Guerra Disconzi · IGLC 29, 2021 · PDF · Slides
  24. 2021
    Variety in Variability in Heavy Civil Engineering
    Anne Fischer, Niklas Grimm, Iris D. Tommelein, Stephan Kessler and Johannes Fottner · IGLC 29, 2021 · PDF · Slides
  25. 2021
    Buffer Types and Methods of Deployment in Construction
    Fernanda S. Bataglin, Daniela D. Viana, Rafael V. Coelho, Iris D. Tommelein and Carlos T. Formoso · IGLC 29, 2021 · PDF · Slides
  26. 2020
    Lean, Psychological Safety, and Behavior-Based Quality: A Focus on People and Value Delivery
    Sulyn Gomez, Glenn Ballard, Paz Arroyo, Cory Hackler, Rodney Spencley and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 28, 2020 · PDF · Slides
  27. 2020
  28. 2020
    Visual Tool for Workload Leveling Using the Work Density Method for Takt Planning
    Vishesh V. Singh, Iris D. Tommelein and Lian Bardaweel · IGLC 28, 2020 · PDF · Slides
  29. 2019
    Changing Behaviors Upstream to Achieve Expected Outcomes
    Sulyn Gomez, Raymond Huynh, Paz Arroyo, Glenn Ballard, Iris Tommelein and Patricia Tillmann · IGLC 27, 2019 · PDF
  30. 2019
    An Active Caring Approach Through Psychological Safety in Construction Projects
    Sulyn Gomez, Bryan Bishop, Glenn Ballard, Mario Saenz and Iris Tommelein · IGLC 27, 2019 · PDF · Slides
  31. 2019
  32. 2018
    Process-Based Cost Modeling Framework and Case Study
    Hung V. Nguyen, Iris D. Tommelein and Paul Martin · IGLC 26, 2018 · PDF
  33. 2018
    Towards Facility Management Participation in Design: A UCSF Case Study
    Audrey M. Bascoul, Iris D. Tommelein, Patricia Tillmann and Scott Muxen · IGLC 26, 2018 · PDF
  34. 2018
    Managing the “Receding Edge”
    Camille Salem, Cecile Lefèvre, Jun Li, Ruth Waters, Iris D. Tommelein, Eshan Jayamanne and Patrick Shuler · IGLC 26, 2018 · PDF
  35. 2017
    Integration of Lean and Information Technology to Enable a Customization Strategy in Affordable Housing
    Eder Martinez, Iris D. Tommelein and Ariana Alvear · IGLC 25, 2017 · PDF
  36. 2017
    Visualizing Daily On-site Space Use
    Audrey M. Bascoul and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 25, 2017 · PDF
  37. 2017
    Collaborative Takt Time Planning of Non-Repetitive Work
    Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 25, 2017 · PDF
  38. 2016
    Takt Time Planning of Interiors on a Pre-Cast Hospital Project
    Adam G. Frandson and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 24, 2016 · PDF
  39. 2016
    Product Versus Performance Specification for Wheelchair Ramp Construction
    Nigel Blampied and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 24, 2016 · PDF
  40. 2016
    What “Makes” the Last Planner? A Typology of Behavioral Patterns of Last Planners
    Sigmund Aslesen and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 24, 2016 · PDF
  41. 2015
    Comparison Between Location Based Management and Takt Time Planning
    Adam G. Frandson, Olli Seppänen and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 23, 2015 · PDF
  42. 2015
    Formwork Standardization and Production Flow: Lessons From an Affordable Housing Project in Ecuador
    Eder H. Martinez, Ariana M. Alvear, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 23, 2015 · PDF
  43. 2015
    Improving Integrated Planning for Offshore O&M Projects With Last Planner® Principles
    Adam G. Frandson and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 23, 2015 · PDF
  44. 2015
    Analysis of HVAC Subcontractor Mechanisms for JIT Materials Supply to a Construction Site
    Daniela Viana, Patrícia Tillmann, Zach Sargent, Iris Tommelein and Carlos Formoso · IGLC 23, 2015 · PDF
  45. 2015
  46. 2015
    BIM and Lean in the Design-Production Interface of ETO Components in Complex Projects
    Patricia Tillmann, Daniela Viana, Zach Sargent, Iris Tommelein and Carlos Formoso · IGLC 23, 2015 · PDF
  47. 2014
    Supporting Organizational Design Towards Lean With the Viable System Model
    Michael T. Schmidt, Fatos Elezi, Iris D. Tommelein, Klas Berghede and Udo Lindemann · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  48. 2014
    Target Value Design as a Method for Controlling Project Cost Overruns
    Doanh Do, Chao Chen, Glenn Ballard and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  49. 2014
    Developing a Production System on IPD: Considerations for a Pluralistic Environment
    Patricia Tillmann, Klas Berghede, Glenn Ballard and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  50. 2014
    Choosing By Advantages and Rhetoric in Building Design: Relationship and Potential Synergies
    Paz Arroyo, Glenn Ballard and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  51. 2014
    Comparing Weighting Rating and Calculating vs. Choosing by Advantages to Make Design Choices
    Paz Arroyo, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  52. 2014
    Takt-Time Planning and the Last Planner
    Adam Frandson, Klas Berghede and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  53. 2014
    Automatic Generation of a Daily Space Schedule
    Adam G Frandson and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  54. 2014
    A Mentoring Approach to Implement Lean Construction
    Patricia Tillmann, Glenn Ballard and Iris Tommelein · IGLC 22, 2014 · PDF
  55. 2013
    Management Cybernetics as a Theoretical Basis for Lean Thinking
    Tobias Steinhaeusser, Fatos Elezi, Iris D. Tommelein and Udo Lindemann · IGLC 21, 2013 · PDF
  56. 2013
    Using 'Choosing by Advantages' to Select Tile From a Global Sustainable Perspective
    Paz Arroyo, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 21, 2013 · PDF
  57. 2013
    Social Network Analysis of Information Flow in an IPD-Project
    Gernot Hickethier, Iris D. Tommelein and Baris Lostuvali · IGLC 21, 2013 · PDF
  58. 2013
    Takt Time Planning for Construction of Exterior Cladding
    Adam Frandson, Klas Berghede and Iris D Tommelein · IGLC 21, 2013 · PDF
  59. 2012
    Deciding a Sustainable Alternative by Choosing by Advantages' in the AEC industry
    Paz Arroyo, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 20, 2012 · PDF
  60. 2012
    Reducing Rework in Design by Comparing Structural Complexity using a multi domain matrix
    Gernot Hickethier, Iris D. Tommelein and Fritz Gehbauer · IGLC 20, 2012 · PDF
  61. 2012
    Root Causes of Clashes in Building Information Models
    Iris D. Tommelein and Sepide Gholami · IGLC 20, 2012 · PDF
  62. 2011
  63. 2010
    Lean Design Management in an Infrastructure Design-Build Project: A Case Study
    Hyun Woo Lee, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 18, 2010 · PDF
  64. 2010
    Explorative Application of the Multi-Domain Matrix Methodology in Lean Design
    Fabian A. Furtmeier and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 18, 2010 · PDF
  65. 2009
    Is the Last Planner System Applicable to Design? A Case Study
    Farook R. Hamzeh, Glenn Ballard and Iris D Tommelein · IGLC 17, 2009 · PDF
  66. 2009
    Setplan: A Computer Tool to Aid in Set-Based Design
    John-Michael Wong, Kristen Parrish, Iris D. Tommelein and Bozidar Stojadinovic · IGLC 17, 2009 · PDF
  67. 2009
  68. 2009
    Development of an Integrated Facade System to Improve the High-Rise Building Process
    Fredrik Friblick, Iris D. Tommelein, Edith Mueller and Jon Henrik Falk · IGLC 17, 2009 · PDF
  69. 2009
    Decision Analysis Using Virtual First-Run Study of a Viscous Damping Wall System
    Hung V. Nguyen, Baris Lostuvali and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 17, 2009 · PDF
  70. 2009
  71. 2009
    Making Design Decisions Using Choosing by Advantages
    Kristen Parrish and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 17, 2009 · PDF
  72. 2009
    Framework for Using A3s to Develop Shared Understanding on Projects
    Arjun P. Gupta, Iris D. Tommelein and Katherine Blume · IGLC 17, 2009 · PDF
  73. 2008
  74. 2008
    Using Controlled Experiments to Calibrate Computer Models: The Airplane Game as a Lean Simulation Exercise
    Zofia K. Rybkowski, John-Michael Wong, Glenn Ballard and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 16, 2008 · PDF
  75. 2008
    Set-Based Design: Case Study on Innovative Hospital Design
    Kristen Parrish, John-Michael Wong, Iris D. Tommelein and Bozidar Stojadinovic · IGLC 16, 2008 · PDF
  76. 2008
    Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Implementation on a Seismic Retrofit
    Stan J. Tuholski and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 16, 2008 · PDF
  77. 2008
    Value Propositions for Set-Based Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
    Kristen Parrish, John-Michael Wong, Iris D. Tommelein and Bozidar Stojadinovic · IGLC 16, 2008 · PDF
  78. 2008
    Process-Based Cost Modeling to Support Lean Project Delivery
    Hung V. Nguyen, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 16, 2008 · PDF
  79. 2008
    Improving Construction Work Flow – The Connective Role of Lookahead Planning
    Farook R. Hamzeh, Glenn Ballard and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 16, 2008 · PDF
  80. 2008
    Modeling the Effect of Rework Timing: Case Study of a Mechanical Contractor
    Peter P. Feng, Iris D. Tommelein and Lawrence Booth · IGLC 16, 2008 · PDF
  81. 2007
    Logistics Centers to Support Project-Based Production in the Construction Industry
    Farook R. Hamzeh, Iris D. Tommelein, Glenn Ballard and Philip M. Kaminsky · IGLC 15, 2007 · PDF
  82. 2007
    Exploration of Set-Based Design for Reinforced Concrete Structures
    Kristen Parrish, John-Michael Wong, Iris D. Tommelein and Bozidar Stojadinovic · IGLC 15, 2007 · PDF
  83. 2007
    Priority Conversations: A Case Study on Priority Walls
    Mikati Samir O., Timothy G. Roller, Iris D. Tommelein and Atul Khanzode · IGLC 15, 2007 · PDF
  84. 2006
  85. 2006
    Investigation of Buffer Dynamics in Sheet Metal Ductwork Supply Chains
    Thais da C. L. Alves and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 14, 2006 · PDF
  86. 2006
    Simulation as a Tool for Production System Design in Construction
    Thais da C.L. Alves, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 14, 2006 · PDF
  87. 2004
  88. 2004
  89. 2004
    Tolerance Mapping - Partition Wall Case Revisited
    Colin Milberg and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 12, 2004 · PDF
  90. 2004
    Creating Work Structuring Transparency in Curtain Wall Design
    Cynthia C.Y. Tsao and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 12, 2004 · PDF
  91. 2004
    Application of Lean Supply Chain Concepts to a Vertically-Integrated Company: A Case Study
    Nadia G. Akel, Iris D. Tommelein and J.C. Boyers · IGLC 12, 2004 · PDF
  92. 2003
    Buffering and Batching Practices in the HVAC Industry
    Thais da C.L Alves and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 11, 2003 · PDF
  93. 2003
    An International Comparison of the Delivery Process of Power Distribution Equipment
    Jan A. Elfving, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 11, 2003 · PDF
  94. 2003
  95. 2002
  96. 2002
  97. 2002
    Reducing Lead Time for Electrical Switchgear
    Jan Elfving, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 10, 2002 · PDF
  98. 2002
    Comparing and Implementing Alternative Work Structures - Installation of Door Frames
    Cynthia C.Y. Tsao and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 10, 2002 · PDF
  99. 2001
    Considerations for Streamlining a Vertically-Integrated Company - A Case Study
    Nadia G. Akel, Iris D. Tommelein, J.C. Boyers, Kenneth D. Walsh and James C. Hershauer · IGLC 9, 2001 · PDF
  100. 2001
    Requirements and Barriers to Adoption of Last Planner Computer Tools
    Hyun Jeong Choo and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 9, 2001 · PDF
  101. 2001
    Effects of a Preferred Vendor Relationship on an Electrical Component Supplier and Electrical Contractor - A Case Study
    Caren A. Crutcher, Kenneth D. Walsh, James C. Hershauer and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 9, 2001 · PDF
  102. 2001
  103. 2001
    Integrated Product-Process Development by a Light Fixture Manufacturer
    Cynthia C.Y. Tsao and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 9, 2001 · PDF
  104. 2001
    Application of Design Rationale Systems to Project Definition – Establishing a Research Project
    Michael Whelton, Glenn Ballard and Iris Tommelein · IGLC 9, 2001 · PDF
  105. 2000
    WorkMovePlan: Database for Distributed Planningand Coordination
    Hyun Jeong Choo and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 8, 2000 · PDF
  106. 2000
    Integrating Design Planning, Scheduling, and Control With DePlan
    Jamie Hammond, Hyun Jeong Choo, Simon Austin, Iris D. Tommelein and Glenn Ballard · IGLC 8, 2000 · PDF
  107. 2000
    Materials and Information Flows for HVAC Ductwork Fabrication and Site Installation
    Matt Holzemer, Iris D. Tommelein and Shih-Lun (Aaron) Lin · IGLC 8, 2000 · PDF
  108. 2000
    Case Study for Work Structuring: Installation of Metal Door Frames
    Cynthia C.Y. Tsao, Iris D. Tommelein, Eric Swanlund and Gregory A. Howell · IGLC 8, 2000 · PDF
  109. 1999
  110. 1999
    More Just-in-Time: Location of Buffers in Structural Steel Supply and Construction Processes
    Iris D. Tommelein and Markus Weissenberger · IGLC 7, 1999 · PDF
  111. 1999
    Space Scheduling Using Flow Analysis
    Hyun Jeong Choo and Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 7, 1999 · PDF
  112. 1998
    Workplan: Database for Work Package Production Scheduling
    Hyun Jeong Choo, Iris D. Tommelein, Glenn Ballard and Todd R. Zabelle · IGLC 6, 1998 · PDF
  113. 1998
    Parade Game: Impact of Work Flow Variability on Succeeding Trade Performance
    Iris D. Tommelein, David Riley and Greg A. Howell · IGLC 6, 1998 · PDF
  114. 1997
    Discrete-Event Simulation of Lean Construction Processes
    Iris D. Tommelein · IGLC 5, 1997 · PDF