With initial funding provided by the Highways Agency, the recently-signed research agreement will see Costain join forces with the Lean Construction Institute UK, the University of Salford, Cardiff University and Nottingham Trent University.
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A series of seven initial projects are planned as part of the work, including scanning the horizon for international developments in Lean Construction and a pilot study to investigate the effective use of lean ways of working within SMEs and the wider supply chain.
There will also be a project on road construction visual controls to ensure site workers have ready answers to their queries without needing to stop work for enquiries.
(CD/JP)
