Lean construction – an effective management system in the construction industry

Abstract

The paper discusses the possibilities and prospects of using methods and tools of lean construction to improve the arragement of the construction business in the Belgorod region. Lean construction is considered as a system of innovative methods of process management in construction. The use of this system is an effective tool for optimizing the results of work: the time and cost of work is reduced by constantly improving the quality of the final product. Exploring the methodology and tools of lean construction, we can identify four main areas of use: employee engagement, cost reduction, optimization of construction processes, and loss prevention. The paper presents the results of using the concept of lean construction in foreign countries, as well as methods and tools aimed at involving employees in lean production, reducing costs and preventing losses, optimization, automation and informatization of the production process at the level of strategic and operational management. The specificity of the choice of tools and methods of work performed at all levels of management for the construction industry is determined. The application of the concept of lean construction is justified, which allows organizations to increase their competitiveness and business efficiency.