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Al Yahya, M, Skitmore, M, Bridge, A, Nepal, M and Cattell, D (2018) e-Tendering readiness in construction: the posterior model. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 0.

Antwi-Afari, M F, Li, H, Edwards, D J, Pärn, E A, Owusu-Manu, D, Seo, J and Wong, A Y L (2018) Identification of potential biomechanical risk factors for low back disorders during repetitive rebar lifting. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 0.

Atta, A, Ali, N, Taman, M and Etman, E (2018) Improvement the structural behavior of recycled RC elements using CdO nanoparticles. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 134–51.

Carmichael, D G and Mustaffa, N K (2018) Emissions and production penalties/bonuses associated with non-standard earthmoving loading policies. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 0.

Sarhan, J, Xia, B, Fawzia, S, Karim, A and Olanipekun, A (2018) Barriers to implementing lean construction practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) construction industry. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 246–72.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Barriers; Implementation; Principal component analysis; Lean construction; Barrier factors; Saudi construction industry;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-04-2017-0033
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to identify the barriers to implementing lean construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) construction industry and to prioritise the principal factors that constitute these barriers. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was initially used to reveal the global barriers to implementing lean construction. Subsequently, these barriers were incorporated into a structured questionnaire, and a convenience sample of 282 construction professionals in the KSA construction industry was surveyed. The results were analysed using mean item score (MIS), Mann–Whitney U test and principal component analysis (PCA). Findings The findings revealed 22 barriers to lean construction implementation in the KSA construction industry. Principal factors that constitute these barriers were found to be traditional practices, client related, technological, performance and knowledge and cost-related barriers in descending order of pervasiveness. The study also proposes solutions to overcome these principal barriers. Originality/value This study provides a global overview of the barriers to implementing lean construction. It contributes to the body of knowledge, as it uncovers for the first time the barriers to implementing lean construction in the KSA construction industry with reference to the socio-cultural, economic and operational context of the KSA. Thus, it is relevant to other countries in the Middle East because of their shared similarities to the KSA. Furthermore, the solutions proposed to overcome these barriers in the KSA construction industry can be applied in other countries where similar barriers are identified.

Sariola, R (2018) Utilizing the innovation potential of suppliers in construction projects. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 0.

Zaher, M, Greenwood, D and Marzouk, M (2018) Mobile augmented reality applications for construction projects. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 152–66.