Visual controls at the workface of road construction and maintenance : Preliminary report

Tezel, BA; Aziz, ZUH

Abstract

Visual Management (VM) is a fundamental element of the lean production system that relies on the effectiveness of sensory communication to realise the lean production/construction goals. VM can be implemented by following certain frameworks in an incremental fashion. Visual controls are one of the main tools of VM that are used to limit and guide process outcomes. They are generally adopted in production management, process, safety, quality, and maintenance management efforts. VM and visual controls have extensively been an important part of lean construction initiatives for a while. Their implementation is also envisioned to be relevant to highway construction and maintenance projects. A set of critical points, general recommendations and possible areas of implementation for VM and visual controls identified from both research and practical experience are presented in this report.

Citation

Tezel, B., & Aziz, Z. (2015). Visual controls at the workface of road construction and maintenance : Preliminary report

• Report Type: Technical Report
• Publication Date: May 1, 2015
• Deposit Date: Jun 30, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• ISBN: 9781907842689
• Keywords: Visual Management, visual controls, roads, highways, construction, maintenance
• Publisher URL: http://www.salford.ac.uk/built-environment
• Additional Information: Access Information : Open access