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Al-Khalil, M I and Al-Ghafly, M A (1999) Important causes of delay in public utility projects in Saudi Arabia. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 647-55.

Bon, R, Birgonul, T and Ozdogan, I (1999) An input-output analysis of the Turkish construction sector, 1973-1990: a note. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 543-51.

Chen, J J and Chambers, D (1999) Sustainability and the impact of Chinese policy initiatives upon construction. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 679-87.

Gunner, J and Skitmore, M R (1999) Comparative analysis of pre-bid forecasting of building prices based on Singapore data. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 635-46.

Lam, K C and Runeson, G (1999) Modelling financial decisions in construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 589-602.

Lo, W, Krizek, R J and Hadavi, A (1999) Effects of high pre-qualification requirements. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 603-12.

Loosemore, M (1999) International construction management research: cultural sensitivity in methodological design. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 553-61.

Low, S P and Hui, M S (1999) The application of JIT philosophy to construction: a case study in site layout. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 657-68.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: just-in-time; productivity; quality; site layout
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461999371268
  • Abstract:

    The just-in-time (JIT) philosophy has been used in the manufacturing industry for some forty to fifty years. This system increased not only the productivity of the industry but also the quality of its products. Explorative studies have been completed in recent years to see how JIT can be applied into the construction industry to reap the benefits of the system. Most of these studies have concluded that it is possible to apply the techniques of JIT in the construction industry with some modifications. Taking into consideration that one of the key components of site management is concerned with waste management (i.e. bringing wastage down to the minimum), this study focuses on applying JIT for site layout to improve productivity and quality. By eliminating waste on site, controlling the movement of inventory coming into the site and within the site, and controlling the usage of mechanized plant and equipment, smooth work flow can be achieved.

Miller, J B and Evje, R H (1999) The practical application of delivery methods to project portfolios. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 669-77.

Proverbs, D G, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (1999) Construction resource/method factors influencing productivity for high rise concrete construction. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 577-87.

Ranasinghe, M (1999) Private sector participation in infrastructure projects: a methodology to analyse viability of BOT. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 613-23.

Tse, R Y C, Ho, C W and Ganesan, S (1999) Matching housing supply and demand: an empirical study of Hong Kong' s market. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 625-33.

Zhai, H and Russell, J S (1999) Stochastic modelling and prediction of contractor default risk. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 563-76.