Lean Horizons: Overcoming Barriers And Embracing Enablers In Construction Industry Adoption

Abstract

This study aims to assess the awareness and adoption of lean in the Indian construction sector and Lean offers a promising approach to reducing waste and improving efficiency in the construction industry, however, there is lacuna on the awareness and adoption of lean practices in this sector. This article will assess the awareness of lean principles, the adoption of lean practices, the barriers to and enablers of lean and the results will provide valuable insights into lean acceptance and identify areas for improvement and the research will also offer endorsements for promoting the awareness and adoption of lean practices and the research found that the top three barriers to lean adoption are lack of top management backing, lack of awareness and comprehension of lean principles, and lack of skilled workforce. The top three enablers of lean adoption are top management backing, continuous improvement culture, and employee engagement and the most frequently used lean tools are 5S, visual management, and kaizen. The research concludes that the awareness and adoption of lean practices and is still in its initial phases, but there is a mounting awareness and interest in lean among construction professionals and organizations.