TY  - CONF
TI  - Bridging Problem and Solution Spaces: Developing an Innovation Framework with Lean and Agile Methods in Construction
AU  - Etges, Bernardo Martim Beck da Silva
AU  - Caten, Carla Schwengber ten
AD  - PhD Candidate, M.Sc. Eng. at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul; Founding-Partner at Climb Consulting  Group, Porto Alegre, Brazil, bernardo@climbgroup.com.br, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3037-5597
AD  - Full Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul(UFRGS), Director of the School of Engineering  at UFRGS, carlacaten@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7904-0974
ED  - Seppänen, Olli
ED  - Koskela, Lauri
ED  - Murata, Koichi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/02
T2  - Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33)
C3  - Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33)
CY  - Osaka and Kyoto, Japan
SP  - 1416
EP  - 1427
DO  - 10.24928/2025/0232
SN  - 2789-0015 (ISSN)
AB  - This research addresses the challenges of innovation and productivity in the construction industry by leveraging the Problem-Space Framework (PSF) and the Solution-Space Framework (SSF). The Problem-Space Framework (PSF) identifies and prioritizes organizational pain points, while the Solution-Space Framework (SSF) focuses on iterative solution development. These frameworks integrate Lean Construction and Agile methodologies to identify, prioritize, and address organizational pain points systematically. A previous paper Etges ten Caten (2023) had already developed the understanding of the PSF and the pain-point identification. Initially, the PSF focused on diagnosing and defining challenges through workshops, data collection, and prioritization, providing companies with a structured approach to innovation. Subsequent refinements incorporated Lean Construction maturity assessments, improved prioritization tools, and greater involvement of site teams, enhancing the PSF's effectiveness. The second phase of the study introduced the SSF, which emphasizes solution development through iterative cycles. This research aims to develop and validate an innovation framework that integrates the PSF and SSF with Lean and Agile methods to improve innovation and productivity in the construction industry. Agile methodologies structured the process, ensuring adaptability and collaboration. The phased implementation of pilots enabled incremental testing and refinement of solutions. In the third phase, the Innovation Framework was applied in Company R, incorporating lessons learned from Company M and further aligning the framework with industry needs. Tailored workshops and Lean maturity assessments enhanced its adaptability and impact. The framework results highlight the potential of integrating Lean and Agile practices to foster systematic innovation in construction, bridging the gap between identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions. The quantified results are under evaluation as it is ongoing research.
KW  - Lean construction
KW  - innovation
KW  - pain-points
KW  - agile methods
KW  - Solution-Space-Framework
KW  - Innovation Framework
L1  - https://www.iglc.net/papers/details/2394/pdf
UR  - https://www.iglc.net/papers/details/2394
DB  - IGLC.net
LA  - English
N1  - Export date: 04 October 2026
ER  -