@inproceedings{Mossman2018_1519, author = {Mossman, Alan}, title = {What Is Lean Construction: Another Look - 2018}, booktitle = {26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction}, year = {2018}, pages = {1240--1250}, address = {Chennai, India}, issn = {2309-0979}, doi = {10.24928/2018/0309}, url = {https://www.iglc.net/papers/details/1519}, abstract = {There is no agreed definition of lean construction. This is a problem for some and not for others in the lean construction community and beyond. Answers to the question “what is lean construction?” from a simple survey reported here, on the web and in the formal and informal literature reveal a diversity of views. The purpose of the survey was to get a sense of the definitions-in-use in the lean construction community. Some of the implications for the community are outlined and suggestions made for further study.}, keywords = {lean construction, lean, definition}, }