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Author: Duffield, Colin × Author: Herath, Rajapaksha Mudiyanselage × Author: Hui, Kin × Start date: 2017 × Type: Chapter ×

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    Lean and Green: How the Synergy Can Promote Sustainable Construction
    Peiris, PA ; Herath, N ; NGO, T ; Duffield, CF ; Hui, KP ; Dissanayake, R ; Mendis, P ; Weerasekera, K ; De Silva, S ; Fernando, S ; Konthesingha, C ; Gajandayake, P (Springer Nature, 2023-08-01)
    Lean construction aims to improve efficiency through the reduction of wasteful activities. These waste reduction activities also indirectly improve the sustainability approach used by organizations. Our paper examines the definition of lean construction (LC), LC activities, and green construction as understood by academics through a focused literature review. It then examines these practices considering how these activities contribute towards enhancing the sustainability of the built environment and the organization. Our findings suggest that not all waste reduction activities have the same degree of effect on sustainability improvements. Some lean tools such as standardization and just-in-time (JIT) for production scheduling can have a better effect, especially, if the key performance indicators (KPI) specifically target sustainability indicators. “Lean and Green” is not a myth and is very much achievable in the construction industry with the current efforts towards industry 4.0/5.0. Combining these two concepts remains a challenge. This paper aims to learn from what we already know and suggests ways on how “Lean and Green” can be achieved in the future. The paper includes a discussion on leveraging lean and green concepts to achieve the sustainable development goals promoted by the United Nations.