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Abstract:
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The growing population directly impacts waste generation and, consequently, the environment. In this
context, Lean-Green practice emerges from the connection between lean construction practices and
sustainable concepts in certification programs in an attempt to implement the efficient use of available
resources. Thus, this study aims to understand the relationship between Lean Construction (LC) and
LEED certification. A systematic literature review was carried out on EBSCO, Scopus and Web of
Science databases. In total, 30 articles were identified initially, but only 12 were selected for critical
reading and analysis. As a result, the main synergy between both approaches were the existing
relationships between principles of the construction system and certification categories were identified.
Regarding benefits, we identified: improvements in management at the construction site and cost
reduction and improvement in logistics of materials. Differences were also identified in final objective
of each approach - LEED certification focuses on sustainability whilst LC on reducing costs and waste
in the execution of the work; this difference is seen as a barrier to the connection between the studied
approaches. |
