This book explains how in moving towards Cleaner Production, the Lean Production Philosophy can be applied to reduce carbon emissions in prefabrication - one major source of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions which contribute to global climate change. This book examines theories and principles in the Lean Production Philosophy to develop situation-based carbon reduction strategies for precast concrete manufacturers and contractors in terms of Site layout, Supply Chain, Production, Stocks and Installation Management. It presents the empirical findings of surveys and case studies with managers and professionals working for precasters and contractors in Singapore, findings which provide good practical guidance for precast concrete manufacturers and contractors to achieve low carbon emissions and to perform better in many sustainability-based rating systems, such as the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Scheme.

Introduction

Sustainable Development and Global Climate Change
Lean Production Philosophy
The Precast Concrete Industry
Modelling the Lean Production Philosophy
Research Design and Methodology
Applications in Precast Concrete Factories
Case study of a Precast Concrete Factory
Precast Concrete Products in Construction Sites
Case study of a Construction Site
Carbon Labelling and Reflections
Conclusions and Recommendations
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