IGLC 8 · Brighton, UK · 2000

Applying Lean Thinking Principles in the UK Roofing and Cladding Industry

  1. Brian Swain and Jeff Martin are members of Rubicon Associates
  2. Brian Swain and Jeff Martin are members of Rubicon Associates

Abstract

Through the description of a case study, which comprises a number of lean transformation projects, this paper discusses an approach to the implementation of lean thinking principles and techniques within the roofing and cladding tributary of a construction value stream – from inquiry through estimation, contract, design, fabrication, materials delivery and site management to installation.

Keywords

  • Lean Thinking
  • value stream analysis
  • current and future state maps
  • lean transformation policy deployment

Cite this paper

APA 7th edition

Swain, B., & Martin, J. (2000). Applying Lean Thinking Principles in the UK Roofing and Cladding Industry. In 8th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction.

Shortened reference for IGLC papers

Swain, B., & Martin, J. (2000). Applying Lean Thinking Principles in the UK Roofing and Cladding Industry. IGLC8.