Application Of Leagile Theory In Construction Industry To Improve Value-creating Activities

This study explores the integration of Lean and Agile methodologies, known as “Leagile”, in the construction industry. Lean construction emphasizes continuous workflow and process optimization to reduce waste, while Agile management embraces the inevitability of change, promoting continuous discovery and learning throughout a project’s lifecycle. Clearly, both approaches require effective communication with project stakeholders and customers to enable iterative improvements. In recent years, the concept of “Leagile”— blending these two methodologies — has already been successfully applied in various sectors such as manufacturing and supply chain management. However, in the construction industry, the hybridization of Lean and Agile management is still in its early stages. Initial experiments in this area have shown promising potential and opened up a wide range of new possibilities in construction management. This paper contributes to the increasing body of work on Leagile, especially in relation to construction, by proposing a framework for its implementation and assessing the viability of this management paradigm. A case study involving a single-family residential unit project illustrates this novel method’s application in a practical setting.