Transforming the Construction Sector through Lean Management Practices: A Case of Turkey’s Construction Sector
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Lean Construction, Project Performance, Standardization, Waste Reduction, Infrastructure, TurkeyAbstract
This study explores the application of Lean Construction principles to improve efficiency and reduce
waste in Turkey’s civil and highway construction projects. Based on a survey of 269 industry professionals, it
examines the impact of five key Lean factors—Culture/People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Focus,
Waste Elimination, and Standardization—on project performance. Statistical analysis revealed that
standardization and waste elimination significantly enhance efficiency and cost control, while cultural and
continuous improvement practices showed weaker influence. The findings contribute a localized Lean
framework suited to the Turkish context and offer practical insights for improving infrastructure project
outcomes.
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