IGLC 8 · Brighton, UK · 2000
Applying Lean Thinking Principles in the UK Roofing and Cladding Industry
- Brian Swain and Jeff Martin are members of Rubicon Associates
- Brian Swain and Jeff Martin are members of Rubicon Associates
Abstract
Through the description of a case study, which comprises a number of lean transformation projects, this paper discusses an approach to the implementation of lean thinking principles and techniques within the roofing and cladding tributary of a construction value stream – from inquiry through estimation, contract, design, fabrication, materials delivery and site management to installation.
Keywords
- Lean Thinking
- value stream analysis
- current and future state maps
- lean transformation policy deployment
Cite this paper
APA 7th edition
Swain, B., & Martin, J. (2000). Applying Lean Thinking Principles in the UK Roofing and Cladding Industry. In 8th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction.
Shortened reference for IGLC papers
Swain, B., & Martin, J. (2000). Applying Lean Thinking Principles in the UK Roofing and Cladding Industry. IGLC8.