An Adaptability Analysis of Lean Management Application in Prefabricated Buildings

Against the backdrop of the construction industry's green transformation, prefabricated buildings struggle to fully realize their potential due to inherent management mechanism deficiencies. Based on lean management theory, this paper systematically analyzes its application potential throughout the entire process of prefabricated construction from an adaptability perspective. The research indicates that from a technical dimension, the deep integration of BIM and digital twin technologies constructs an intelligent "design-production-construction" closed loop, significantly enhancing collaborative efficiency and resource utilization. From an organizational dimension, reliance on the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model achieves goal-process-culture synergy, effectively breaking down traditional contractual barriers. From an economic dimension, a whole-life-cycle matching mechanism for capital-information resources is established, simultaneously realizing immediate cost optimization and long-term asset value appreciation. However, the contradiction between standardization and customization, data fragmentation across the industrial chain, and the transformation costs for small and medium-sized enterprises constitute the primary adaptability barriers. This study provides a systematic solution for prefabricated buildings to overcome management bottlenecks and achieve goals of cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and low-carbon transformation.