Abstract
This paper aims at better understanding on how the production phase of housing refurbishment projects is managed in the context of a housing association in the UK. This refers to the way that refurbishments are carried out, the typical problems faced at the construction stage, the influential factors affecting planning and control effectiveness, and the identification of the current managerial practices adopted by construction companies for managing production. Information was collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations of project management meetings and works on site, and documental analysis. The information gathered was validated through a workshop involving project participants. The paper concludes presenting the good managerial practices identified and the opportunities for improvement.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 22nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction: Understanding and Improving Project Based Production, IGLC 2014 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Understanding and Improving Project Based Production, IGLC 2014 |
| Publisher | The International Group for Lean Construction |
| Pages | 651-662 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 22nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction: Understanding and Improving Project Based Production - Oslo, Norway Duration: 25 Jun 2014 → 27 Jun 2014 Conference number: 22 |
Conference
| Conference | 22nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction |
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| Abbreviated title | IGLC 2014 |
| Country/Territory | Norway |
| City | Oslo |
| Period | 25/06/14 → 27/06/14 |