https://doi.org/10.24928/2023/0183

Daily Huddles’ Effect on Crew Productivity

Søren Wandahl¹, Cristina T. Pérez², Stephanie Salling³, Cecilie H. Hansen⁴, Magnus K. Nielse⁵ & Tom Nissen⁶

¹Professor, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8708-6035
²Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4182-1492
³Research Assistant, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7088-6458
⁴MSc thesis student at Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark
⁵MSc thesis student at Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark
⁶MSc thesis student at Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark

Abstract

Construction labor productivity has always been a key focus point in construction management, particularly for the operational part of the management, i.e., the site managers. Nonetheless, it seems that research on the site managers’ tasks and time use is sparse. In the large lean toolbox, several approaches to improving labor productivity and management efficiency are present. One is the Daily Huddle. The objective of this research is to investigate the relationship between Daily Huddles and crew productivity. The research design is case-based, as two cases are analysed, one without and one with Daily Huddles implemented. Data based on Work Sampling of both crew and site manager are collected and analysed. The results show a remarkable distinction in the two cases in both site manager time use and crew productivity. However, a scientifically valid conclusion cannot be reached based on two cases only, thus limitations in the current research design and suggestion for future research are discussed as a contribution to the lean construction society. The practical implication of this study is that the benefit of Daily Huddles has been showcased.

Keywords

Daily huddle, Flow, Productivity, Work Sampling

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Reference

Wandahl, S. , Pérez, C. T. , Salling, S. , Hansen, C. H. , Nielse, M. K. & Nissen, T. 2023. Daily Huddles’ Effect on Crew Productivity, Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC31) , 1255-1266. doi.org/10.24928/2023/0183

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