@inproceedings{Alves2016_1337,
  author = {Alves, Thais da C. L. and Needy, Kim L. and Walsh, Kenneth D. and Chan, Deborah},
  title = {Understanding Inspection Challenges in the EPC Industry: A Simulation Approach},
  booktitle = {24th Annual Conference of the  International Group for Lean Construction},
  year = {2016},
  address = {Boston, Massachusetts, USA},
  issn = {2309-0979},
  url = {https://www.iglc.net/papers/details/1337},
  abstract = {How can the inspection task and its challenges be mimicked in a simulation? The purpose of the research was to use a simulation to highlight challenges and trade-offs faced by inspectors in the Engineering Procure Construct (EPC) industry. A literature review was conducted and results were shared and discussed with a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) who are part of Construction Industry Institute Research Team 308. A simulation was identified and modified to address important concepts related to the inspection process in the EPC industry. The simulation is more generic in nature to allow a broad-based audience to use it. Versions of the simulation were tested with students in a classroom setting and SMEs, their feedback was collected, and a final version of the simulation defined. Participants found the discussion about variables considered to be useful and the simulation to be a good representation of what happens in practice. Lean researchers often view inspection as a contributory or wasteful activity. However, inspection should be designed and managed like any other activity.},
  keywords = {Inspection, Simulation, Nonconformances},
}