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@CONFERENCE{Ebbs2024,
author={Ebbs, Paul J. and Ward, Steven A. },
editor={ },
title={ISO 18404: A Model for Lean Transformation in an Alliance}, 
journal={Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32)}, 
booktitle={Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32)}, 
year={2024},
pages={1255-1267},
url={http://www.iglc.net/papers/details/2275},
doi={10.24928/2024/0225},
affiliation={Technical Director, T&I, Roads, WSP in the UK, paul.ebbs@wsp.com, orcid.org/0009-0003-5630-1726 ; Managing Director, Lean Construct Ltd., UK, steve@leanconstruct.co.uk, orcid.org/0000-0002-5291-7246 },
abstract={The literature and case studies reporting lean transformation in the construction/infrastructure sector are rare. This study’s objective is to examine whether the Lean Standard, ISO 18404 provides a useful model for lean transformation. By Case Study and Participatory Action Research, the deployment of ISO 18404 and certification journey of a UK highway alliance (the Alliance) is reported, structured around four Themes for lean transformation. Findings are supported by the latest literature along with a quantitative and qualitative survey with those involved in 18404 deployment (n=35/58). The survey data was thematically analysed and is largely articulated through the four Themes for lean transformation. Whilst ISO 18404 is imperfect, it remains that ISO 18404 provides a useful model for lean transformation and can assist with embedding a culture of sustainable continuous improvement in an Alliance. },
author_keywords={ISO 18404, Alliancing, Lean Transformation, Lean Leadership, Continuous Improvement },
address={Auckland, New Zealand },
issn={2789-0015 },
publisher={ },
language={English},
document_type={Conference Paper},
source={IGLC},
}