LEAN CONSTRUCTION AS AN INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE MECHANISM FOR ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING RISKS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION IN UZBEKISTAN
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To'qsonov Xurshid Egamberdievich
PhD Researcher, Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
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- Keywords:
- Lean Construction, housing sector, Uzbekistan, project management, coordination, waste reduction, SMEs
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One of the innovative governance mechanisms in the housing sector of Uzbekistan could be Lean Construction, which is widely discussed in Western literature but still underused in local practice. This study shows that full implementation of Lean principles is limited by local conditions, including weak planning, poor coordination, and lack of internal standards. Therefore, a simplified and practical approach is proposed, based on clear task definition, basic planning, and improved communication. The results suggest that even small changes in daily management practices can significantly improve project efficiency and reduce risks.
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- 2026-04-15
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