Technological Interventions in the Control of Services in a Lean Environment
Luiz Fernando M. Heineck1, Madalena Osorio Leite2, Pedro Eduardo Pereira3 & Francisco Eugenio Montenegro da Rocha4
1PhD., Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Production Engineering Department, Univ. of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil, FAX +5548/3317075, [email protected]2Civil Engineer, IRB Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda., 1200 Marcos Macedo, Fortaleza, CE 60150- 190, Brazil, FAX +5585/261-2319, [email protected]
3Civil Engineer, Consultant, M Informática Comércio e Serviços Ltda., 304-01 Santos Dumont, Fortaleza-CE, +5585/252-5225, FAX +5585/252-5122, [email protected]
4Civil Engineer, CEO, Fibra Construções Ltda., 966-603 Dom Luis, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, +5585/2615558, [email protected]
Abstract
Lean construction concepts were used to improve concrete slab molding and mortar floor screeding operations. Detailed monitoring of site activities using handheld computers allowed the identification of cost reducing opportunities, both in relation to materials and labor. Floor screed was chosen as the first major building service to be improved, but soon concrete pouring followed suit according to the following steps: i) reduction of concrete slab height in the wet areas; ii) rendering of floor screed just after concrete pouring in an enlarged building cycle; iii) change from ready mix to on site concrete production; iv) increase in the number of formwork supporting props; v) leaving setting out marks on the floor screed to guide brickwork first course. Results are depicted using a comparative table showing general production indicators before and after processes were improved.
Keywords
Technological intervention, floor screed for ceramic tiles, lean construction.
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Heineck, L. F. M. , Leite, M. O. , Pereira, P. E. & Rocha, F. E. M. 2002. Technological Interventions in the Control of Services in a Lean Environment, 10th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction , -. doi.org/
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