Identification of Non-Value Adding Activities using Lean Technology in Construction

Abstract

There are many non-value adding activities in construction sector and many of them are left unattended that ultimately cause loss of quality and profits in quantitative or qualitative terms to construction projects. Lean Technology applies towards identifying non-value adding activities and by using the same philosophy itself, eliminating it. There are many Lean tools that are helpful in determining waste in construction sector but the very first priority of Lean Adaption is to identify non-value adding activities on a construction project. This research paper uses a simple tool for identifying non-value adding activities based on 7 Mudas in construction sector by means of a sophisticated detailed survey and providing possible mitigation measures to eliminate such wastes