Material Waste Analysis in Building Structural Works Using the Lean Construction Method
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https://doi.org/10.32832/astonjadro.v15i3.22451Keywords:
material waste, lean construction, construction efficiency, waste managementAbstract
The lean construction approach is a systematic framework offered to identify and minimize non-value-adding processes that cause material waste in construction projects, which contribute to inefficiencies, cost overruns, and decreased project performance. This study investigates the types and causes of material waste in the construction of a public infrastructure project by applying lean construction principles. Several challenges were observed during implementation, including frequent design modifications, specification changes, limited storage capacity, and various on-site technical issues. The research utilizes key project documents such as the S-curve, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), and As-Built Drawings to analyze material use and waste patterns. The methodological steps include identifying high-cost materials, conducting a Pareto analysis, calculating installed material volumes, performing waste level assessments, and evaluating waste-generating activities based on lean waste categories. The findings reveal that the most prominent types of waste were defect, overproduction, waiting, and inventory. Defects were primarily caused by changes in building specifications. Overproduction occurred due to insufficient optimization during planning. Waiting-related waste was a result of untimely ordering of materials, while inventory-related waste stemmed from inadequate material storage practices. The identification of high-cost materials and Pareto analysis revealed four types of materials with the highest potential for waste generation: 16 mm diameter reinforcing steel bars (D16), 8 mm diameter reinforcing steel bars (Ø8), Portland cement, and 13 mm diameter reinforcing steel bars (D13), and according to the waste level analysis, the highest waste level percentage is D13 Deformed Steel Bars with a waste volume of 1138,18 kg and a waste level of 4,035%. The study underscores the importance of proactive material management and lean-based planning to enhance project efficiency and sustainability.
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