Implementation of Lean Construction to Reduce Rework in Construction Projects: A Systematic Literature Review

Rework is a significant contributor to cost and schedule delays in construction projects. A considerable amount of study has been conducted to address rework, yet there has been limited advancement in minimising its occurrence and negative consequences. In response, Lean construction (LC) has evolved as an effective management concept to reduce waste while also improving the safety and quality of building projects. The study aims to review and analyse literature to identify the factors affecting rework in construction industry (CI) and various lean tools mentioned in the literature that can effectively help to reduce/remove rework from various construction processes. The review is conducted by using 60 peer-reviewed articles in the field of rework retrieved from three prominent databases: EBSCO host, Scopus, and Web of science. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) strategy, the articles are categorised according to the technologies used in order to assist in the findings shown by the existing literature. Thus, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by identifying the solutions to rework through LC that can help industry practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in the CI. Future research directions are offered to bridge gaps in the existing literature and improve the effectiveness of studies that aim to boost LC.