Method of Intervention on the Flow of Materials in Building Processes

Aguinaldo dos Santos¹, Carlos T Formoso² & John Hinks³

Abstract

This paper discusses some aspects of a method of intervention in building processes that proved to be an effective mechanism for the learning of new production concepts. The intervention technique is designed to act as a starting point in quality and productivity improvement programs, which companies adopt and operate alone and in a competitive manner. It is oriented to producing rapid results, based on low-cost improvements, made without the need for changes in technology. The method involves an intensive data collection, the group analysis and formulation of a plan of improvements related with the operations strategy. The entire process, including the application of the improvements and a second diagnosis, required around six months for the nineteen small and medium-sized building companies involved. The principal outcomes appear to be a motivation within the companies to continue the process of improvement which the intervention started coupled with changes in the site production culture. SANTOS, , M.Sc., PhD. student at University of Salford [email protected] FORMOSO, Carlos T., HINKS, John,

Keywords

TQM, productivity, lean production, operations management, building process, process change, learning culture

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Santos, A. D. , Formoso, C. T. & Hinks, J. 1996. Method of Intervention on the Flow of Materials in Building Processes , 4th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction , -. doi.org/

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