Impact of Kanban practices on project management performance of the construction industry

Abstract

This research paper explores the impact of Kanban practices on construction project performance in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. The study investigates the relationship between six critical kanban practices: visualizing the workflow, limit work in progress, measure and manage flow, make process policies explicit, implement feedback loop, improve collaborative evolve experimentally and construction project performance by using quantitative methods and survey strategy. Data was collected via an online questionnaire distributed among project management professionals in construction firms, utilizing a simple random sampling approach. Findings reveal significant associations and impacts between Kanban practices and construction project performance, indicating the efficacy of Kanban methodologies in enhancing efficiency, timeliness, quality, safety, stakeholder satisfaction, and cost management. Recommendations include tailoring Kanban practices to specific organizational contexts and fostering a collaborative environment aligned with project needs. Future research avenues include exploring the adaptability and scalability of Kanban methodologies across different construction project types, integrating advanced technologies for enhanced decision-making, and investigating the influence of organizational culture and leadership styles on Kanban implementation. This research advances knowledge on Kanban's applicability and impact in the Sri Lankan construction industry