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Lean thinking in the highways construction sector : motivation, implementation and barriers (2017)
Journal Article
Tezel, A., Koskela, L., & Aziz, Z. (2017). Lean thinking in the highways construction sector : motivation, implementation and barriers. Production Planning and Control, 29(3), 247-269. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2017.1412522

The interest in lean thinking in the UK’s civil construction industry is on the rise. The research presented in the paper evaluates the adoption of lean thinking in the highways construction sector by investigating 7 motivation factors, 20 lean techn... Read More about Lean thinking in the highways construction sector : motivation, implementation and barriers.

Current condition and future directions for lean construction in highways projects : a small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perspective (2017)
Journal Article
Tezel, A., Koskela, L., & Aziz, Z. (2018). Current condition and future directions for lean construction in highways projects : a small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perspective. International Journal of Project Management, 36(2), 267-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2017.10.004

The aim of this study is to identify the parameters defining how Lean Construction (LC) is being implemented (current condition) and how LC can be further promoted (future direction) from a Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) perspective. Although... Read More about Current condition and future directions for lean construction in highways projects : a small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perspective.

From conventional to IT based visual management : a conceptual discussion for lean construction (2017)
Journal Article
Tezel, B., & Aziz, Z. (2017). From conventional to IT based visual management : a conceptual discussion for lean construction. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 22, 220-246

Lean construction and construction automation are two of the important efforts to improve the performance of the construction industry. However, apart from a small number of scholarly articles and implementation prototypes, the lean and digital const... Read More about From conventional to IT based visual management : a conceptual discussion for lean construction.

The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges (2017)
Journal Article
opportunities and challenges. Facilities, 35(13/14), 725-745. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-06-2016-0064

Purpose: This paper explores the current condition of the Big Data concept with its related barriers, drivers, opportunities and perceptions in the AEC industry with an emphasis on Facilities Management (FM). Design/methodology/approach: Followin... Read More about The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges.

Visual management in highways construction and maintenance in England (2017)
Journal Article
Tezel, B., & Aziz, Z. (2017). Visual management in highways construction and maintenance in England. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(3), 486-513. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-02-2016-0052

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current Visual Management practices in highways construction projects in England. Design/methodology/approach: Following a comprehensive literature review, the research topic was investigat... Read More about Visual management in highways construction and maintenance in England.

Benefits of visual management in construction : cases from the transportation sector in England (2017)
Journal Article
the transportation sector in England. Construction innovation (London. Online), 17(2), 125-157. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-05-2016-0029

Purpose : The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits of Visual Management (VM) systems in transportation construction projects in England. Design/methodology/approach: Following a comprehensive literature review, the benefits of VM wer... Read More about Benefits of visual management in construction : cases from the transportation sector in England.