https://doi.org/10.24928/2024/0154

Takt Time Planning in Construction and Its Impact on the Work-Life Balance for Individuals and Families

Samuel F. Merrill¹, James P. Smith², Clifton B. Farnsworth³ & Evan D. Bingham⁴

¹ Graduate Student, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, USA, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1256-7942
²Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, USA, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8925-5680
³Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, USA, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8587-1443
⁴ Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, USA, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6636-5609

Abstract

This paper explores the time management challenges in construction management, emphasizing the prevalence of crisis-oriented work, stress, and burnout. Integrating Takt Time Planning (TTP), a method that establishes production cadence, proves to be transformative in effective construction scheduling. TTP yields benefits like the establishment of flow, enhanced problem detection, and waste reduction. Despite a growing body of research on TTP, there is a notable gap regarding its impact on the ability of individuals to achieve and maintain a healthy work life balance in the construction industry. The focus of this paper is to explore current research and literature to investigate the connection between TTP and its impact on work-life balance and emotional health. Through a literature review and synthesis of information, the authors identified a likely connection between TTP implementation and an improved well-being for construction professionals and their families.

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Merrill, S. F. , Smith, J. P. , Farnsworth, C. B. & Bingham, E. D. 2024. Takt Time Planning in Construction and Its Impact on the Work-Life Balance for Individuals and Families, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32) , 13-23. doi.org/10.24928/2024/0154

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