Qwikinstall: Justified-for-Time Delivery, and Installation of a Hollow Metal Door Frame System
2021
Download PDFDOI: https://doi.org/10.60164/92g9g1a2g
Authors: Ali Lahouti , PhD, CM-Lean, Don Maybee
Citation:
Lahouti, A., & Maybee, D. (2021). QwikInstall: Justified-for-Time Delivery, and Installation of a Hollow Metal Door Frame System. In Lean Construction Journal pp. 18–35.
Abstract:
Question: How will a Qwikinstall system impact and improve the installation process of a metal door frame?
Purpose: This case study presents benefits a Qwikinstall metal door frame system delivers to construction operations performance.
Research Method: Experimentation; observation; and work sampling Findings: A Qwikinstall system releases dependencies between construction of a wall framing and installation of a hollow metal door frame; It enhances ease of installation, maintains work flow, reduces re-work, and improves schedule performance for installation of door frames, as well as gypsum (drywall) boards placement.
Limitations: Experimentation of the Qwikinstall metal door frame system was conducted in a controlled environment.
Implications: The Qwikinstall system reduces waste in installation process of a metal door frame, and placement of its surrounding gypsum (drywall) boards.
Value for authors: Overcoming challenges of testing a custom-made system. Sharing findings of the Qwikinstall metal door frame system.
Keywords: Justified-for-Time; Just-in-Time; Work Structuring; Qwikinstall Metal Door Frame; Welded Hollow Metal Door Frame; Knock-down Metal Door Frame
Paper type: Case study