A Comparative Study of Lean Construction Adoption in Public Vs. Private Sector Projects in India

Abstract

The study looks at the differences between Lean Construction adoption in public and private sector projects in India, covering how often it is used in each sector which specific Lean practices are applied and the main difficulties encountered. Data were gathered from a diverse set of operation management corporations using a research design that included both survey questions and interviews. The results suggest that private sector organizations use Lean Construction more widely, with 45% fully adopting it, while only 24% of public sector organizations do so. Lean systems are shown in private organizations, while public sector projects are behind due to slow processes, reluctance to adopt innovation and lacking know-how. People skills are an issue for both sectors, but more money issues concern the private sector. Based on its findings, the study suggests creating strategies by sector that simplify regulation in government, improve restructuring in the public sector, manage front-end costs for companies and build their capacity to fully join Lean Construction trends in India. As a result of this research, construction projects are done more efficiently, waste is reduced and sustainable development is encouraged.