Using the IKEA model and virtual prototyping technology to improve construction process management

Heng Li; Hongling Guo; Miroslaw J. Skibniewski; Martin Skitmore

doi:10.1080/01446190802290477

Using the IKEA model and virtual prototyping technology to improve construction process management

Heng Li, Hongling Guo, Miroslaw J. Skibniewski, Martin Skitmore

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Abstract

Learning from manufacturing industries is a useful approach to improving the productivity of the construction industry and to solve problems arising from construction processes. Through the use of virtual prototyping (VP) technology, the lean production process engaged in the IKEA business model (IKEA model) is studied and implemented in a real-life construction project. Specifically, based on the analysis of the IKEA model, the IKEA model can be applied to optimize construction processes and simplify management activities. A case study is analysed to demonstrate the improvement of construction process management through using the VP-IKEA approach.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	991-1000
Number of pages	10
Journal	Construction Management and Economics
Volume	26
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190802290477
Publication status	Published - 13 Oct 2008

Keywords

IKEA model
Site operations
Virtual prototyping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Management Information Systems
Building and Construction
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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