Lean Construction Ireland Annual Book of Cases 2021 4 n ual Bo f 2 Contents Lean Construction Ireland Annual Book of Cases 2021 Foreword Foreword Richard Fitzpatrick Chairperson of Lean Construction Ireland Foreword On behalf of the Board of Lean Construction Ireland, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Lean Construction Ireland’s Book of Cases 2022. The publication continues to be the “go to” Lean Construction reference document for the Irish construction sector providing core knowledge and case studies on Lean implementation for clients and their professional services providers, contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers, and this Book of Cases prepared by Lean Construction Ireland continues to be the only such publication in the world. The Book of Cases 2022 provides clear evidence the Irish construction sector is beginning the process of normalisation of Lean thinking and practices aligned with the complementary areas of digitalisation and sustainability. It clearly demonstrates where sectoral organisations have adopted Lean for both internal operational excellence purposes as well as to enhance value-add in the design and delivery of capital projects this has resulted in better outcomes. The construction sector continues to face many challenges including the need to grow our skills, knowledge and exper tise, the need to reduce the cost of construction including the elimination of waste as well as managing the impact of inflation. By adopting Lean thinking and practises and looking at alternative contracting arrangements that embrace a respect and relationship-oriented approach to capital project design and delivery, the challenges the sectors faces can be managed and addressed. It is the case collaborative contracting arrangements are increasingly accepted as being the most optimal approach to deliver value on capital projects – a point referred to in the National Development Plan 2021-2030. The Government’s Housing for All plan requires not only an increase in the current construction workforce and construction skills but also requires reducing the cost of residential construction including the adoption of innovation in areas such as Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Actively employing Lean thinking and practises in the design and delivery of residential projects will contribute greatly to addressing these needs and achieving the Housing for All plan objectives. I wish to acknowledge all involved in the publication of our Book of Cases 2022, namely the case contributors, the book sponsors, our publishing par tner, Box Media andTrevor McSharry for his role as Editor and in coordinating and compiling this invaluable publication for the Lean Construction Ireland community of learning and practice. I hope that this book inspires you and your organisations to continue your Lean journey. Sincerely, Richard Fitzpatrick Chairperson, Lean Construction Ireland Foreword
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