Analysis of lean construction technologies in the context of digital transformation of the industry

Introduction. Construction companies around the world are striving to implement tools for the comprehensive optimization of their business processes, while adopting the principles of “lean production”, the development of which is reflected in “lean construction” technologies. Within the framework of such tools, issues of both organizational and technological nature are considered, aimed at reducing or localizing losses, improving coordination between subjects of the construction process, achieved in a digital environment.

Materials and methods. The paper analyzes scientific papers on the topic of lean construction by Russian and foreign scientists reflected in the bibliographic catalog of scientific publications reflected in OpenAlex and ResearchGate, uses data from a historical case of the construction of the fourth power unit of the Kalinin NPP, and analyzes individual public documents of the authorities of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. In the course of completing the tasks, the following scientific research methods were used: historical analysis; synthesis; generalization and formalization, which made it possible to form a set of tools and determine approaches to the implementation of lean construction technologies.

Results. Resolving contradictions and optimizing processes in the subject area of the study is built taking into account the available lean construction technologies, which should be integrated into the current activities of the organization, subject to their availability and economic feasibility. “Integrated Project Management” (IPD), “Job Order Contacting” (JOC), hybrid models integrating the above models; and the prospects for their development are defined.

Conclusions. The implementation of lean construction technologies and related tools in Russia has not yet become a mass practice, despite significant scientific and practical interest in this topic among large construction organizations, divisions and infrastructure companies. The obtained research results allow us to formulate a comprehensive approach to managing losses and creating value within the framework of the project approach.

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