Implementeringen av Lean Construction i det norske entreprenørselskapet Kruse Smith AS

Sammanfattning: This report is an evaluation on the use of Lean Construction by the contracting company Kruse Smith AS (KS). The study addresses how well the implementation of KS new Lean policy is carried out, what improvements can be made and how the policy itself can be improved. Lean is a planning methodology used by companies to increase workflow and reduce waste in a project. Lean Construction is a development of Lean to adapt to the construction industry. Kruse Smith AS is a construction company engaged in building-, construction- and real estate business. This study focuses on building projects. The survey was done by including three ongoing construction projects: Project 1 - Blocks of flats in Kristiansand Project 2 - High School in Lyngdal Project 3 - Blocks of flats in Sandnes By the results we see that the various projects interpret the policy in different ways and therefore end up with different ways of organizing and structuring the workplace. Yet we see that the basic objectives of the policy can be achieved without necessarily having to do the same. To strengthen the implementation of the policy from the corporate side, they can place the focus on monitoring the various projects, usually where most managers are not accustomed to the use of Lean. In addition, to inform everyone and to create a better knowledge of Lean they can post something about this in the Health and Safety Plan(HMS-plan) as this will be read by all. An improvement of the implementation can also be strengthened if the company puts the most experienced Lean workers with other inexperienced in the various projects. The policy itself can be strengthened by placing greater emphasis on evaluation and continuous improvement, such as entering regular meetings for this. The policy can also focus more on the removal of waste to get rid of as much as possible of unnecessary transportation, searching and waiting. The policy can be further improved by developing the company's deviation system, to include suggestions and improvments.