TAKT TIME PLANNING IN CONSTRUCTION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE WORK-LIFE BALANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

Abstract

This paper explores the time management challenges in construction management, emphasizing the prevalence of crisis-oriented work, stress, and burnout. Integrating Takt Time Planning (TTP), a method that establishes production cadence, proves to be transformative in effective construction scheduling. TTP yields benefits like the establishment of flow, enhanced problem detection, and waste reduction. Despite a growing body of research on TTP, there is a notable gap regarding its impact on the ability of individuals to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance in the construction industry. The focus of this paper is to explore current research and literature to investigate the connection between TTP and its impact on work-life balance and emotional health. Through a literature review and synthesis of information, the authors identified a likely connection between TTP implementation and an improved well-being for construction professionals and their families.