https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0270
Embracing the Future with Leanbuild Software: the Rise of Digital Construction
Muktari M. Musa1, Emmanuel I. Daniel2, Sa’id N Ahmed3, Ifeatu C. Enedah4, Momoh Job5 & Samuel I. Haa6
1MD/CEO, LeanBuild Limited, UK [email protected], [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002 9650-31252Associate Professor ( Reader) in Sustainable Construction Management, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-5675-1845
3Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering and the Environment, Department of Civil Engineering, Surveying and Construction Management, Kingston University: London, Greater London, GB. [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-3815-0683
4Lead Program Manager, MACC Projects Limited, Abuja, Nigeria [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-3101-9658
5Senior Lecturer in Construction Technology, School of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Construction, Property, and Surveying,, London South Bank University, UK [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0001-9103-8933
6Program Manager, MACC Projects Limited, Abuja, Nigeria [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0001-7910 0714
Abstract
The construction sector is evolving as digital innovations redefine conventional methodologies, marking the rise of Construction 4.0. Lean Construction 4.0—a framework merging Lean philosophies with tools such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Building Information Modeling, provides a strategic avenue for optimizing efficiency, minimizing waste, and advancing sustainability. Despite increased interest in digital transformation, research gaps persist, particularly in assessing the real-world efficacy and influence of software solutions like LeanBuild on critical metrics such as cost control, timeline adherence, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement. This research bridges these gaps through a triangulated methodology incorporating focus groups, surveys, and interviews to analyze LeanBuild’s effectiveness. Findings reveal significant improvements: 76.4% of participants reported cost reductions, 86.3% noted better schedule compliance, 85.4% observed higher quality standards, and all respondents (100%) acknowledged improved stakeholder collaboration. The study underscores LeanBuild’s capacity to optimize workflows, eliminate redundancies, and ensure transparency throughout project lifecycles, from planning to completion. The study concludes that the successful implementation of digital tools requires thoughtful adoption strategies beginning with controlled pilot projects, careful integration with existing workflows, targeted training programs, and clear performance measurement systems.
Keywords
Lean Construction 4.0, LeanBuild software, Digital Construction, Project Outcomes.
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Musa, M. M., Daniel, E. I., Ahmed, S. N., Enedah, I. C., Job, M. & Haa, S. I.. (2025). Embracing the Future with Leanbuild Software: the Rise of Digital Construction. In Seppänen, O., Koskela, L., & Murata , K. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33) (pp. 869–880). https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0270
Shortened reference for use in IGLC papers:
Musa, M. M., Daniel, E. I., Ahmed, S. N., Enedah, I. C., Job, M. & Haa, S. I.. (2025). Embracing the Future with Leanbuild Software: the Rise of Digital Construction. IGLC33. https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0270
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