Lean Construction 4.0: Driving a Digital Revolution of Production Management in the AEC Industry

This book introduces and develops the novel concept of Lean Construction 4.0, which requires a reconceptualization of the triad people-processes-technology as a foundation for the theoretical and practical framework. It brings together the views of world experts to channel research efforts, introduce and discuss current research and practice, challenges and drivers, and future perspectives. Lean Construction 4.0 is a future vision of construction systems comprising people, processes, and technology using Industry 4.0/5.0 as a basis for technological innovation, coupled with Lean Construction theory and practice as a jettison for improved processes and systems integration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book introduces and develops the novel concept of Lean Construction 4.0, a transformative approach that empowers the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to adapt seamlessly to the digital era. To achieve this, it is essential to reconceptualize the traditional triad of people, processes, and technology as the foundation for a theoretical and practical framework of Lean Construction. This shift towards Lean Construction 4.0 is imperative.

Lean Construction 4.0 represents a systems-wide thinking approach that leverages synergies and overlaps between Lean Construction and digital/smart technologies to reshape the way we design, manage, and operate capital projects in the modern age of automation. This pioneering book brings together the insights of world-renowned experts at the intersection of Lean Construction and digital/smart technologies, fostering research efforts, discussing current research and practices, addressing challenges and drivers, and exploring future perspectives of Lean Construction 4.0.

Rather than simply adding digits to the term 'Lean Construction' to keep up with industry revolutions, the book's objective is to establish the necessity of the triad process-people-technology as proposed by Lean Construction 4.0 for achieving an effective and sustainable digital transformation of the AEC industry. By emphasizing the integration of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies with Lean Construction theory and practice, Lean Construction 4.0 aims to create a future vision of construction systems that harness the power of technology for improved processes and systems integration.

In conclusion, this book is a vital resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital transformation in the AEC industry. By embracing Lean Construction 4.0, we can unlock new opportunities for efficiency, productivity, and sustainability, paving the way for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Weight: 850g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367714208