A framework to improve construction processes: Integrating lean, green and six sigma

International Journal of Construction Management

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 45-55

  Banawi, Abdulaziz ^a   Bilec, Melissa M ^a  

^a University of Pittsburgh   (United States)

Author keywords

Construction industry; Construction processes improvement; Greening construction processes; Life cycle assessment; Six sigma; Value stream mapping

Indexed keywords

EID: 84988349789     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15623599     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2013.875266     Document Type: Article

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