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Front. Eng    2015, Vol. 2 Issue (2) : 141-147    https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2015023
Engineering Management Theories and Methodologies
Hotspots Evolution and Frontier Analysis of Lean Construction Research—Integrated Scientometric Analysis using the Web of Science and Scopus Databases
Qing-hua He,Ge Wang()
Research Institute of Complex Engineering & Management, School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Abstract

To develop a lean and green construction industry, Lean Construction (LC) is proposed as a new construction production method to improve the efficient use of resources and the value of construction supply chains, which has received increasing research concerns from scholars and practitioners. Based on related articles covered by the Web of Science and Scopus databases between 1995 and 2014, this study conducts a scientometric analysis. The analysis identifies four core topics in existing research, including: Last Planner System (LPS); production control theory; improvement and evaluation of productivity; and principle of value. Three major directions of LC research: greening LC; Building Information Modeling (BIM) based LC; and lean safety management, are also proposed. Lastly, several recommendations for future LC research and practice are provided in the literature review.
Keywords Lean Construction      green industry      efficient use     
Corresponding Author(s): Ge Wang   
Online First Date: 09 October 2015    Issue Date: 12 November 2015
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Qing-hua He,Ge Wang. Hotspots Evolution and Frontier Analysis of Lean Construction Research—Integrated Scientometric Analysis using the Web of Science and Scopus Databases[J]. Front. Eng, 2015, 2(2): 141-147.
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https://academic.hep.com.cn/fem/EN/10.15302/J-FEM-2015023
https://academic.hep.com.cn/fem/EN/Y2015/V2/I2/141
Fig.1  Flow chart of data processing and analysis.
Fig.2  LC research development 1995–2014.
Fig.3  Country co-occurrence network of LC research.
Fig.4  Keywords co-occurrence network of LC research.
Number Keywords Frequency Centrality
1 Last planner system 38 0.15
2 Production control 26 0.23
3 Productivity 24 0.14
4 Value 21 0.18
Tab.1  Hotspots of LC Research from 2010 to 2014
Number Category Keywords Burst Frequency Centrality
1 Sustainability Sustainable development 2.99 17 0.06
2 Sustainability 2.94 16 0
3 BIM Building information modeling/BIM 2.98 7 0.01
4 Safety Accident prevention 2.72 9 0
5 Safety 2.72 9 0
Tab.2  Frontiers of LC Research from 2010 to 2014
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