https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0260
A decision-support framework for prioritising lean construction techniques in the planning stage of Indonesian construction projects
I Putu Artama Wiguna1, Tri Joko Wahyu Adi2, Yusroniya Eka Putri Rachman Waliulu3 & Satriyo Agus Adi Prastyo4
1Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia, [email protected]2Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia, Indonesia, [email protected]
3Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia, Indonesia, [email protected]
4Graduate Student, Civil Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia, [email protected]
Abstract
Lean construction has gained increasing attention as a strategy to enhance project performance; however, its effectiveness is largely determined by decisions made during the planning stage, where workflow reliability and resource efficiency are established. In developing countries such as Indonesia, weak planning practices often lead to material waste, rework, and schedule variability, highlighting the need for structured decision-support in selecting appropriate lean techniques. This study develops a decision-support framework to prioritise critical success factors (CSFs) and lean construction techniques for improving planning reliability and reducing planning-related waste. A two-stage quantitative approach is employed, integrating the Relative Importance Index (RII) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Data are obtained from ten experts with experience in construction planning and lean implementation. The results indicate that managerial readiness—particularly top management commitment, financial transparency, responsibility assignment, and effective use of improvement tools—plays a dominant role. Among the evaluated lean construction techniques, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is identified as the most suitable for the planning stage, followed by the Last Planner System (LPS) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM). The proposed framework provides a structured basis for selecting context-appropriate lean techniques and improving planning reliability while contributing to waste reduction and more sustainable construction practices.
Keywords
Lean construction, planning reliability, decision-support framework, construction planning, waste reduction, BIM, last planner system
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Wiguna, I. P. A., Adi, T. J. W., Waliulu, Y. E. P. R. & Prastyo, S. A. A.. (2026). A decision-support framework for prioritising lean construction techniques in the planning stage of Indonesian construction projects. In Hamzeh, F., Poshdar, M., & Garcia-Lopez,, N. P. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 34) (pp. 533–546). https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0260
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Wiguna, I. P. A., Adi, T. J. W., Waliulu, Y. E. P. R. & Prastyo, S. A. A.. (2026). A decision-support framework for prioritising lean construction techniques in the planning stage of Indonesian construction projects. IGLC34. https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0260
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