An Effective Approach on Implementation of Scrum in the Construction Industry for an Increased Productivity

Abstract

The management of building projects has not altered considerably over the past few decades, but stakeholders, materials, competition, and user requirements are all constantly evolving [1]. This leaves a gap between the managerial perspective on how construction projects are currently managed and how they may be managed to improve efficiency. The project and product management processes in the construction sector could benefit from new frameworks as well as lessons from other sectors’ experiences. In light of this, several construction businesses are boosting the performance of their project teams to increase their competitiveness and add value to both their clients and themselves. This study explores the adoption of scrum, an IT industry paradigm, in the building trades. Through the use of a case study, the implementation and use of scrum were examined through the assessment of its various artefacts. The following issues are covered by this study: Can scrum be used in the building industry’s design stage? What modifications are required for scrum to improve the design phase of construction projects? How and where could the design and planning divisions of construction corporations apply scrum, or portions of it? The findings of this study indicate that scrum has enormous potential in the design and planning divisions of construction organisations. The case study’s research on scrum applications reveals both strengths and weaknesses.