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Constructing New Wor(l)ds [English]
L… for Lean Construction
Ep. 26
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Lean Construction, to meet the challenges of productivity and growing environmental demands in the construction sector, is emerging as a solution for the future. Inspired by industrial methods, this approach aims to optimize construction processes by eliminating waste and improving coordination between stakeholders. What’s revolutionary about this way of designing and implementing projects?
CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.
Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.
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