IGLC.net EXPORT DATE: 28 March 2024 @CONFERENCE{Alves2016, author={Alves, Thais da C. L. and Needy, Kim L. and Walsh, Kenneth D. and Chan, Deborah }, editor={ }, title={Understanding Inspection Challenges in the EPC Industry: A Simulation Approach}, journal={24th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction}, booktitle={24th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction}, year={2016}, url={http://www.iglc.net/papers/details/1337}, affiliation={ Associate Professor, J. R. Filanc Construction Eng. and Mgmt. Program, Dept. of Civil, Constr., and Env. Eng., San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA, talves@mail.sdsu.edu ; Dean, Graduate School and International Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA, kneedy@uark.edu ; Dean, San Diego State University, Tblisi, Georgia, kwalsh@mail.sdsu.edu ; Undergraduate Student, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP, Brazil, dkchan_4@hotmail.com }, abstract={How can the inspection task and its challenges be mimicked in a simulation? The purpose of the research was to use a simulation to highlight challenges and trade-offs faced by inspectors in the Engineering Procure Construct (EPC) industry. A literature review was conducted and results were shared and discussed with a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) who are part of Construction Industry Institute Research Team 308. A simulation was identified and modified to address important concepts related to the inspection process in the EPC industry. The simulation is more generic in nature to allow a broad-based audience to use it. Versions of the simulation were tested with students in a classroom setting and SMEs, their feedback was collected, and a final version of the simulation defined. Participants found the discussion about variables considered to be useful and the simulation to be a good representation of what happens in practice. Lean researchers often view inspection as a contributory or wasteful activity. However, inspection should be designed and managed like any other activity. }, author_keywords={Inspection, Simulation, Nonconformances }, address={Boston, Massachusetts, USA }, issn={2309-0979 }, publisher={ }, language={English}, document_type={Conference Paper}, source={IGLC}, }