Diagnóstico e proposta de redução de desperdício perante abordagem Lean Construction: um estudo de caso numa empresa de pequeno porte na cidade de Santa Maria

Abstract

In the search for increased productivity and as a way to reduce waste and costs the Lean Construction is a methodology that arises as a mean of increasing the civil production sector. In this context this study aims to perform a diagnosis at a construction site and to propose improvements to reduce wastes towards Lean Construction approach. The research is characterized as a case study, with a combined and exploratory approach. As main results obtained, it stands out that the high variety of wastes found in the construction site under the and proposed improvements with Lean Construction approach, being able to reduce costs would allow the company to pay up to 6 employees within a month and propose improvements to the reported activities . According to the presentation to the company the study reached the expectations and brought a new insight of methods and forms of production for the company.