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10 Benefits of LEAN Construction
Lean is Cheaper!
improved efficiency, reduced waste and shorter project durations.
Studies have shown that almost half of all projects using lean construction tools and processes are completed under budget with 64% of projects reporting improved profitability and potential cost savings of up to 30%.
Lean is Faster!
By increasing how much work gets done each day, lean projects are typically 30% faster
On average in any given week only 54% of planned construction activities are actually completed. The Last Planner System makes it possible to significantly increase schedule reliability and reduce project durations by up to 30%!
Lean is Safer
Reducing Hazards, unplanned work and improve housekeeping through lean culture
Most safety incidents occur when people undertake unplanned events. By reducing unplanned events we can thus improve safety. Use of 5S also significantly reduces the number of workplace hazards.
Improved Sustainability
The primary focus of lean construction is the reduction of waste in all its forms.
These wastes include rework, unnecessary transportation, over-production and extra processing. A reduction in these wastes results in a reduction of energy consumption and resource use thus improving the sustainability of the construction process
Happier Clients
Lean is built on a foundation of respect for people, and a focus on customer value
Rather than the current project zero sum game where there can only be one ‘winner’, Lean Construction seeks to align the interests of project stakeholders through use of collaborative tools like Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
Less Disputes
Lean Construction reduces construction disputes through development of aligned project goals
A recent survey by PlanGrid found that on average a construction engineer will spend 3.4 hours a week dealing with disputes. This time spent dealing with disputes is a form of waste for everyone but the lawyers!
Improved Risk Management
Lean Construction adopts a partnership-based approach to risk management
Increased collaboration and communication through lean construction processes results in earlier identification of project risks providing more time for development of appropriate mitigation strategies
Happier Employees
Reduced rework, and higher collaboration leads to better project culture
Nobody likes having to do the same task again, waiting for other people to finish their job so they can start theirs or coming to work to spend the day arguing with someone else.
Better Quality Project
teams work together to achieve best for project outcomes
Lean Construction seeks to align the interests of all project stakeholders through use of collaborative forms of contract and lean tools promote increased collaboration and communication.
Reduced Life Cycle Cost
Reduced waste, reduced rework and higher quality outcomes.
Lean Cosntruction supports the use of broader industry tools such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) as it facilitates collaboration in the design process, reduces design errors.
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2025 Annual Report
2025 Annual Report The LCANZ Annual Report 2025 captures a year of strong progress in building Lean capability, expanding regional networks, and strengthening industry partnerships
November 6, 2025
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Collaborative contracts in construction
Government agencies and major resource companies initiate projects based on an assessment of needs. The decision-making process requires investigations and feasibility studies leading to business
December 11, 2023
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The need for Lean is clear
The construction sector in Australia and New Zealand exhibits a high incidence of project cost and time overruns, business insolvencies and stagnant productivity. Applying lean
December 2, 2022
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Leveraging the Last Planner® System and Getting Things Done®
Two systems you can use to increase productivity and reduce stress in the increasingly complex world of construction. Why Last Planner System (LPS) & Getting
July 13, 2022
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Queensland infrastructure delivery – 2020 to 2024
1 cross river rail and 2 free new hospitals every year. The Chair’s of both Lean Construction ANZ, and BuildingSmart Australasia have today sent a
September 11, 2020
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Welcome to Lean Construction ANZ
Welcome to the new home of lean construction in Australia. Lean Construction Australia and New Zealand Ltd is a newly launched industry group focused on
October 15, 2019
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