https://doi.org/10.24928/2024/0126

Perceptions of Collaborative Contracts From the Perspective of Lean Construction in Chile

Italo Sepúlveda¹, Luis F. Alarcón² & Harrison A. Mesa³

¹PhD Student, Department Construction Engineering and Management, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Construction and Environment, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-6019-9344
²Professor, Department of Construction Engineering and Management, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-9277-2272
³School of Civil Construction, Faculty of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Avenida Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Santiago, Chile, orcid.org/0000-0002-7050-3610 / Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Avenida Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Santiago, Chile

Abstract

Pursuing more efficient and collaborative methods in the construction industry has increased interest in collaborative contracts and Lean Construction. Despite their potential benefits, there is a lack of clarity in understanding and applying collaborative contracts in Chile. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge and perceptions about collaborative contracts among construction professionals in Chile and to explore how lean tools and principles support the implementation of these contracts. It employs a two-fold research methodology: a survey to gather empirical data, followed by a comprehensive literature. The survey focused on collecting data on the experience and perceptions of collaborative contracts, while the literature review sought to identify the intersection of these contracts with Lean Construction. The findings revealed a limited and varied understanding of collaborative contracts. Perceived benefits, such as improved efficiency and collaboration, aligned with the principles of Lean Construction. However, challenges were also identified, including the need for greater initial investment, cultural barriers, and complexity in managing multiple projects. The study emphasizes the need for a well-defined concept of collaborative contracts in Chile and posits Lean Construction as a vital tool to address challenges and bolster their implementation.

Keywords

Lean Construction, Collaboration, Contracts, Management, Construction.

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Sepúlveda, I. , Alarcón, L. F. & Mesa, H. A. 2024. Perceptions of Collaborative Contracts From the Perspective of Lean Construction in Chile, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32) , 95-107. doi.org/10.24928/2024/0126

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