Study goals
The objective of this research is to carry out a systematic review of the literature (RSL), related to lean and agile in civil construction, to organize and understand more of the researched concepts
Relevance / originality
This article presents the discoveries about the needs for implementing lean and improving performance, which seem to reveal a new look at what is behind, such as: (1) Social Netwoks, and (2) formatting the strategy for the lean implementation.
Methodology / approach
The RSL was developed using the Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) databases, comprising articles and conference papers, resulting in 75 publications between 1998 and 2019.
Main results
Three perspectives on the application of lean and agile in the construction industry were identified: (1) Intra and Inter Organizational Strategy, Structure and Relationships; (2) Implementation of alternative techniques to waterfall; and (3) Process Optimization and Performance Improvement.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
In the characterization of the perspectives, subfactors were identified in the literature that maintain associations with each other, being categorized into main and supporters. The quantification of those who have a higher and lower incidence of publications, opens up the field for understanding what is necessary for applying lean or agile and increasing performance, highlighting the following sub-factors: (1) Implementation of agile techniques, (2) Standardization, reduction of variability and buffers, (3) Strategy and lean, and (4) Social Networks.
Social / management contributions
The strategy to overcome challenges and barriers by supporting the implementation of techniques and mechanisms associated with lean and interpersonal relationships in the project, can influence performance.