Literature Study on Factors Influencing the Implementation of Lean Construction

Eko Hindaryanto Nugroho

Abstract

The construction sector plays a strategic role in supporting infrastructure development in Indonesia, encompassing both new construction and building renovation projects. The rapid expansion of construction activities has led to a significant increase in the workforce; however, the sector continues to record the highest proportion of occupational accidents in Indonesia, contributing approximately 32% of total workplace incidents. This condition highlights the urgency of implementing effective management approaches to improve project performance and safety outcomes. Lean construction has been widely recognized as a systematic approach to minimizing waste, enhancing efficiency, and reducing project delays. This study adopts a systematic literature review methodology using secondary data derived from national and international journal publications between 2021 and 2025. A total of 500 relevant articles were identified through Publish or Perish and subsequently mapped using VOS viewer to examine keyword co-occurrence patterns and research trends. An in-depth review of 20 selected journals was conducted to identify critical factors influencing lean construction implementation. The findings reveal that transformational leadership, top management commitment, quality of work life, and occupational health and safety (OHS) culture are among the most significant determinants. The results indicate that lean construction research remains highly relevant and continues to provide substantial opportunities for further empirical investigation, particularly in the context of developing countries.