Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study
Abstract
:1. Introduction
- (1)
- What are the issues and obstacles of deconstruction and, by extension, of the CE in the CRD sector?
- (2)
- What solutions and best practices promote deconstruction and the CE in the sector?
- (3)
- What deconstruction process should be designed to maximise the reuse of materials?
2. Literature Review
2.1. Obstacles and Solutions in Deconstruction and CE
2.2. Lean in CRD
3. Methods and Results
3.1. Description and Analysis of the Initial Situation
3.1.1. Define
- Defining the Project Team
- Identifying and Analyzing the Stakeholders
- Macroscopic Mapping of the Deconstruction Process—SIPOC
- Risk Identification and Analysis
3.1.2. Measure and Analyse
- Detailed Mapping of the Deconstruction Process
- Pre-deconstruction phase
- Deconstruction phase
- Post-deconstruction phase
- Identification of the Issues and Obstacles of the Deconstruction Process
3.2. Proposition of Solutions for Improving the Deconstruction Process/Practices—Innovate
3.2.1. Solutions Identified in the Literature
3.2.2. Solutions and Recommendations of the Promotor and Contractor
3.2.3. Solutions and Recommendations of Experts
3.2.4. Improved Deconstruction Process Mapping
4. Discussion and Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Issues and Obstacles | References |
---|---|
| [19,21] |
| [22,32] |
| [8,18,33,34] |
| [7] |
| [8,20] |
| [9,27] |
| [8,17,25,29,30,31,35] |
| [34,35,36] |
| [24] |
Risk | Consequences | Actions | Risk Category |
---|---|---|---|
Missed deadlines |
|
| 1 |
Labour shortage |
|
| 2 |
Worksite accidents |
|
| 1 |
Weather conditions |
|
| 3 |
Limited management resources |
|
| 3 |
Macroprocess in the Simplified Process | Steps in the Detailed Process | Issues and Obstacles |
---|---|---|
Feasibility study and draft project | Draft the final project sheet |
|
Present the project sheet to decision-makers |
| |
Preparation and submission of applications for funding | Draft the application for funding |
|
Submit the application for funding |
| |
Specifications and posting of the call for tenders | Draft the specifications and clauses |
|
Awarding of contract | Award the contract |
|
Authorisations, permits, and tool preparation | Prepare the materials’ tracking tools |
|
Prepare tools to follow up on the work |
| |
Approvals and team training | Organise the kick-off meeting |
|
Macroprocess in the Simplified Process | Steps in the Detailed Process | Solutions and Best Practices | References |
---|---|---|---|
Feasibility study and draft project | Assess the building * |
| [7,8,9,17,27,35] |
Carry out an environmental assessment * |
| [7,9,21,27] | |
Mandate an expert to carry out a study of the reuse market * |
| [19,25,31] | |
Draft the project |
| [8,18,25] | |
Specifications and posting of the call for tenders | Draft the specifications and clauses |
| [9,27] |
Authorisations, permits and tool preparation | Apply for authorisations and permits |
| [7,9] |
Draft work plans (contractor) * |
| [9,18,27,28] | |
Approvals and team training | Create ongoing training |
| [9,17,19,24,26] |
Macroprocess in the Simplified Process | Steps in the Detailed Process | Solutions and Recommendations |
---|---|---|
Feasibility study and draft project | Draft the project |
|
Present the project sheet to decision-makers |
| |
Preparation and submission of applications for funding | Draft the application for funding |
|
Submit the application for funding |
| |
Specifications and posting of the call for tenders | Draft the specifications and clauses |
|
Awarding of contract | Award the contract |
|
Authorisations, permits, and tool preparation | Prepare the materials’ tracking tools |
|
Prepare tools to follow up on the work |
| |
Approvals and team training | Organise the kick-off meeting |
|
Macroprocess in the Simplified Process | Steps in the Detailed Process | Solutions and Recommendations | Solution Category |
---|---|---|---|
Specifications and posting of the call for tenders | Draft the specifications and clauses |
| 1 |
Awarding of contract | Award the contract | The contractor should:
| 2 |
Authorisations, permits, and tool preparation | Prepare the materials and work tracking tools | Consider having a starting kit and adequate tools such as:
| 1 |
Macroprocess in the Simplified Process | Steps in the Detailed Process | Solutions and Recommendations | Solution Category |
---|---|---|---|
Site mobilisation | Mobilise and prepare the site |
| 1 |
Conditioning, movement, and traceability of the materials meant for reuse | Supplement the register on daily basis |
| 3 |
| 1 | ||
Manage the movement of materials |
| 2 | |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
Sorting and storage | Sort and store |
| 2 |
| 3 | ||
Demobilisation of the labour force, equipment, and tools | Demobilise the labour force, equipment, and tools |
| 2 |
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Boukherroub, T.; Nganmi Tchakoutio, A.; Drapeau, N. Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study. Sustainability 2024, 16, 1816. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051816
Boukherroub T, Nganmi Tchakoutio A, Drapeau N. Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study. Sustainability. 2024; 16(5):1816. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051816
Chicago/Turabian StyleBoukherroub, Tasseda, Audrey Nganmi Tchakoutio, and Nathalie Drapeau. 2024. "Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study" Sustainability 16, no. 5: 1816. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051816
APA StyleBoukherroub, T., Nganmi Tchakoutio, A., & Drapeau, N. (2024). Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study. Sustainability, 16(5), 1816. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051816