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Title: Flow Dimensions at Swedish Construction Contractors.
Authors: Wernicke, Brian1 brian.wernicke@ltu.se, Lidelöw, Helena2 helena.lidelow@ltu.se, Simu, Kajsa3 kajsa.simu@ltu.se
Source: Lean Construction Journal. 2019, p24-46. 23p.
Subjects: Construction contractors, Industrialized building, Lean construction, Construction management, Dimensions
Abstract: Research Question: How do different flow dimensions and their interrelations appear in Swedish construction settings?. Purpose: To contribute to the ongoing discussion on flow in construction by providing empirical data to a proposed flow model and widening the current understanding within Lean Construction with theory from industrialized construction and operations management. Research Design: Transcriptions of nine in-depth interviews with managers at different Swedish contractors were utilized to identify different flow dimensions. Findings: Results show different patterns which describe contractors' focus on different flow dimensions. Limitations: The study is performed in Swedish construction companies with limited generalizability to construction in general. Data collection based on interviews might struggle with objectivity and multi-case studies do not coincide with in-depth research in each single case. Implications: Different flow dimensions are relevant within construction contractors and should be addressed by either management activities or an operations strategy. Value for practitioners: Increased understanding of flow in construction based on empirical data enables management of different flow dimensions to evolve contractors' operations strategies towards Lean Construction or industrialized construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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