Articles in Refereed Journals
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Randell, A.E., Galvin, B.M., and Alves, T.C.L. (2024). "Job Crafting to ensure a balance between focus and connection." Applied Psychology. Vol.73, 296-322, Issue 1, 237-256 https://doi.org/10.1111/apps.12480
Scala, N.M., Schiavoni, V., Olivieri, H., Seppänen, O., Alves, T.C.L., Liu, M. (2023). "Comparative Analysis of Planning with the Critical Path Method, Last Planner System, and Location-Based Techniques in Brazil, Finland. and the United States." Engineering Management Journal. Vol.35, Issue 3 https://doi.org/10.1080/10429247.2022.2069981
He, C., Liu, C., Alves T.C.L., Scala, N.M., and Hsiang, S.M. (2022) "Prioritizing collaborative scheduling practices based on their impact on project performance", Construction Management and Economics, 40:7-8, 618-637, DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2048042
Scala, N.M., Liu, M., Alves, T.C.L., Schiavone, V., and Hawkins, D. (2022). "The gold standard: developing a maturity model to assess collaborative scheduling" Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management, Volume 30, issue 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2021-0609 (link)
Milion, Raphael N., Alves, T.C.L., Paliari, J.C. and Liboni, L.H.B. (2021). "CBA-Based Evaluation Method of the Impact of Defects in Residential Buildings: Assessing Risks towards Making Sustainable Decisions on Continuous Improvement Activities" Sustainability 13, no. 12: 6597. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126597 (link)
Abdel-Samad, M.; Calzo, J.P.; Felner, J.K.; Urada, L.; Verbyla, M.E.; Madanat, H.; Adams, B.E.; Alves, T.; Appleyard, B.; Chanin, J.; Flanigan, S.; Foad, H.; Ginsberg, M.; Higgins, M.; Ko, E.; Maher, K.; Mladenov, N.; Peattie, P.; Welsh, M.; Sleet, D. (2021). "Conceptualizing an Interdisciplinary Collective Impact Approach to Examine and Intervene in the Chronic Cycle of Homelessness." Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 18(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042020 (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Liu, M., Scala, N.M., Javanmardi, A. (2020). "Schedules and Schedulers: A Study in the U.S. Construction Industry." Engineering Management Journal. 32(3), 166-185, https://doi.org/10.1080/10429247.2020.1738878 (link)
Alves, T.C.L. (2020). "The 25th Anniversary Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction." Special Collection Announcement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 146(6): 02020001-1 - 02020001-2 https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001835 (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Neuman, Y., Walsh, K.D., Needy, K.L., and AlMaian, R. (2020) “Highly Effective Companies in Supplier Quality Surveillance Practices: A Quantitative Analysis.” Construction Management and Economics, v.38, issue 3, DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1590613) (link)
Harris, B. N. and Alves, T. C.L. (2020). "Building Information Modeling and field operations: opportunities and challenges." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. 47(2): 153-164. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2018-0415 (link)
Angelim, V.L., Alves, T.C.L., Lima, M.M.X., and Barros Neto, J.P. (2020). "Planejamento de Médio Prazo – Panorama de sua Aplicação na Construção Civil." Ambiente Construído, v.20, n.1, Jan/Mar 2020. ENTAC/Brasil. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-86212020000100364 (link)
Olivieri, H., Seppänen, O., Alves*, T., Scala, N., Liu, M., and Granja, A.D. (2019). "A survey comparing Critical Path Method, Last Planner System, and Location-Based techniques." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. Vol.145, Issue 12. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001644 (link)
Silveira, S.S., Alves, T.C.L. (2018). "Target Value Design Inspired Practices to Deliver Sustainable Buildings." Buildings, 8(9), 116; doi:10.3390/buildings8090116 (link)
Milion, R.N., Alves, T.C.L., Paliari, J.C. (2017). "Impacts of Residential Construction Defects on Customer Satisfaction." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. Vol.35, Issue 3, pp. 218-232. Outstanding Paper Award, Emerald 2018 Literati Awards. (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Lichtig, W., Rybkowski, Z.C. (2017). “Implementing Target Value Design: Tools and Techniques to Manage the Process.” HERD: Health Environments Research and Design Journal. Vol. 10, Issue 3, 18-29 (link)
Alves, T., Pestana, A., Gilbert, E., Hamzeh, F. (2016). “Lean Principles for the Management of Construction Submittals and RFIs.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, Vol.142, Issue 4, (link).
Almaian, R., Needy, K.L., Walsh, K.D., Alves, T.C.L., and Scala, N. (2016). Analyzing supplier quality management practices in the construction industry. Quality Engineering, Vol. 28, Issue 2, 175-183 (link)
Almaian, R., Needy, K.L., Walsh, K.D., and Alves, T.C.L. (2016). “A Qualitative Data Analysis for Supplier Quality Management Practices within the Construction Industry.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Volu.142, Issue 2 (link)
Almaian, R., Needy, K.L., Alves, T.C.L., and Walsh, K.D. (2016). “Analyzing Effective Supplier Quality Management Practices Using Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique and Value Focused Thinking.” Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol.32, Issue 1 (link)
Neuman, Y., Alves, T.C.L., Walsh, K.D., and Needy, K.L. (2015) “Quantitative Analysis of Supplier Quality Surveillance Practices in EPC Projects”, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Volume 141, Issue 11 (link)
Tezel, A., Koskela, L., Tzortzopoulos-Fazenda, P., Formoso, C.T., Alves, T. (2015). “Visual Management in Brazilian Construction Companies: taxonomy and guidelines for implementation.” Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol.31, Issue 6 (link)
Almaian, R., Needy, K.L., Walsh, K.D., and Alves, T.C.L. (2015). “Supplier Quality Management Inside and Outside the Construction Industry.” Engineering Management Journal, ASEM. 27(1), 11-22.
Lostuvali, B., Alves, T.C.L., and Modrich, R. (2014). "Learning from the Cathedral Hill Hospital Project during the Design and Preconstruction Phases." International Journal of Construction Education and Research. Volume 10, issue 3, 2014, 160-180 (link)
Lucko, G., Alves, T.C.L., Angelim, V.L. (2014). "Challenges and opportunities for productivity improvement studies in linear, repetitive, and location-based scheduling." Construction Management and Economics. Volume 32, issue 6, 2014, 575-594 (link)
Pestana, A.C.V.M.F., Alves, T.C.L., Barbosa, A.R. (2014) “Application of Lean Construction Concepts to Manage the Submittal Process in AEC Projects.” Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, ISSN (online): 1943-5479, Volume 30, Issue 4, 2014, 05014006-1 – 05014006-9 (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Milberg, C., Walsh, K. (2012). "Exploring Lean Construction Practice, Research, and Education." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(5) (link)
Samudio, M., Alves, T.C.L., and Chambers, D. (2011). "Employing the principle of “going and seeing” to construction." Lean Construction Journal, IGLC Special Issue, p. 41-53. ISSN 1555 -1369 (link)
Melo, R.S.S. and Alves, T.C.L. (2010) “Investigation of the Supply Chain of Prefabricated Wooden Doors,” Lean Construction Journal, 2010 issue, p. 30-42. ISSN:1555 1369 (link)
Lima, M.M.X., Bisio, L., and Alves, T.C.L. (2010) “Mapeamento do fluxo de valor do projeto executivo de arquitetura em um órgão público.” Gestão e Tecnologia de Projetos (Design Management and Technology), 5(1), 24-55, DOI: 10.4237/gtp.v1i1. ISSN 1981-1543 (link)
Mota, B.P. ; Alves, T. C. L. (2009)." Implementação do Pensamento Enxuto através do projeto do sistema de produção na construção civil." Revista Innovare (online), v. 7, p. 1-10, 2009. (in Portuguese: Implementing Lean Thinking through Production System in Construction) ( link)
Alves, T.C.L. and Tsao, C.C.Y. (2007) “Lean Construction - 2000 to 2006.” Lean Construction Journal: Practice and Theory, v. 3, p. 46-70. ISSN:1555 1369 (link)
Alves, T.C.L. and Tommelein, I. D. (2007) “Cadeias de suprimentos na construção civil: análise e simulação computacional.” Ambiente Construído (Online), v. 7, p. 31-44, 2007. (in Portuguese: Construction Supply Chains: analysis and computational simulation) ISSN 1415-8876/ E-ISSN 1678-8621 (link)
Articles in Magazine
Bernardes, M.M.S., Alves, T.C.L. and Formoso, C.T (2000) “Desenvolvimento de um modelo de planejamento da produção para empresas de construção.” Engenharia e Construção, v.42, p. 14-22 and v. 43, p. 19-22 (in Portuguese: Development of a construction planning and control model for construction companies)
Book
Isatto, E.L., Formoso, C.T., De Cesare, C.M., Hirota, E.H. and Alves, T.C.L. (2001) Lean Construction: diretrizes e ferramentas para o controle de perdas na construção civil SEBRAE/RS, Porto Alegre/RS/BRAZIL (in Portuguese: Lean Construction: guidelines and tools to control waste in construction)
Book Chapters
Alves, T.C.L. and Lichtig, W. (2020). Chapter 9 - Integrated Project Delivery: Basic Tenets and Recommendations. In: Tzortzopoulos, P., Kagioglou, M and Koskela, L., eds. Lean Construction: Core Concepts and New Frontiers. Routledge, London and New York. 162-185
Alves, T.C.L. (2010) “Aplicação de Conceitos, Princípios e Ferramentas da Produção Enxuta na Construção Civil.” 37-60, Construção Civil: Uma abordagem macro da produção ao uso.Org. Nelma Mirian Chagas de Araújo. João Pessoa: IFPB. Sinduscon-JP, Paraíba, 312p. ISBN: 978-85-63406-00-2 (In Portuguese: Application of Lean Production Concepts, Principles, and Tools in Construction.) (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Chen, H., Mallas, L. (2006) “The Asahi Television Broadcasting Center at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo.” Japanese Craft + Construction. Dana Buntrock (Ed.). Berkeley: Campus Copy, p. 99-135.
Proceedings Editorship
Hamzeh, F. and Alves, T.C.L. Proceedings, 30th International Group for Lean Construction Conference, IGLC, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 27-29 July, 2022 (Link to conference papers)
Pasquire, C., Alves, T.C.L., and Reginato, K. Editors, Proceedings, 24th International Group for Lean Construction Conference, IGLC, Boston, USA, 20-22 July, 2017 (Link to conference papers)
Walsh, K.D. and Alves, T.C.L. Editors, Proceedings, 18th International Group for Lean Construction Conference, IGLC, Haifa, Israel, 14-16 July, 2010 (Link to conference papers)
Formoso, C.T., Amorim, S.L., Alves, T.C.L. Editors, Scientific Committee. Construction Management and Economics Track (Gestão e Economia da Construção). XII ENTAC (XII National Meeting for the Built Environment Technology), Fortaleza/CE, Brazil, October 07-10, 2008.
Published Research Reports
RT362 (2021). Breaking through to Collaborative Schedule: Approaches and Obstacles. Construction Industry Institute (CII), The University of Texas, Austin. 135pp. PIs: Alves, T.C.L., Liu, M., and Scala, N.M.; Industry Chair: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez. Research Team topic summary and deliverables available here.
Alves, T.C.L., Needy, K.L., Desai, P., Musick, S. (2018). Achieving Zero Rework through Effective Supplier Evaluation and Selection. Construction Industry Institute (CII), The University of Texas, Austin. Implementation Resource 308-3. Research Team topic summary and deliverables available here.
Alves, T.C.L., Needy, K.L., Desai, P., Musick, S. (2018). Achieving Zero Rework through Effective Supplier Evaluation and Selection. Research Report 308. Construction Industry Institute (CII), The University of Texas, Austin. Research Team topic summary and deliverables available here.
Walsh, K.D., Needy, K.L., Alves, T.C.L., Neuman, Y., AlMaian, R.Y., Ahmad, S. (2015). Achieving Zero Rework through Effective Supplier Quality Practices. Research Report. Construction Industry Institute, The University of Texas, Austin. 266pp Research Team topic summary and deliverables available here.
RT308 (2014). Achieving Zero Rework through Effective Supplier Quality Practices. Research Summary 308-1. Construction Industry Institute, The University of Texas, Austin. 21pp. Research Team topic summary and deliverables available here.
RT308 (2014). Achieving Zero Rework through Effective Supplier Quality Practices. Implementation Resource 308-2. Construction Industry Institute, The University of Texas, Austin. 37pp. Research Team topic summary available and deliverables here.
Alves, T.C.L. (2014). Promoting Careers in the Electrical Contracting Business through Student Chapter Engagement and Research on Energy Efficient Projects. Electri International: Bethesda, Maryland. 53pp.
Articles in Refereed Proceedings
*most papers in Portuguese can be found at www.infohab.org.br
Alves, T.C.L. (2022). "The Silo Game: A Simulation on Interdisciplinary Collaboration." Proc. 30th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC30), Edmonton, Canada, July 27-29, 12pp (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Martinez, M., Liu, M., Scala, N.M. (2021). "Project Delivery Contract Language, Schedules, and Collaboration." Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29), Lima, Peru, July 12-18, 10 pp. (link).
Rybkowski, Z. K., da C. L. Alves, T., and Liu, M. (2021). “The emergence and growth of the on-line serious games and participatory simulation group ‘APLSO’." Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29), Lima, Peru, July 12-18, 10 pp. (link).
Heet, M. R. A. , Alves, T. C. L. and Lakrori, N. (2020). "Investigation of the Use of Lean Construction Practices in Transportation Construction Projects." In:, Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC). Berkeley, California, USA, 6-10 Jul 2020. pp 541-552 (link)
Willis, D. and Alves, T. C. L. (2019). 'Contracting for Collaboration in Construction' In:, Proc. 27th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC). Dublin, Ireland, 3-5 Jul 2019. pp 809-818 (link)
Hackler, C. , Byse, E. , Alves, T. C. L. & Reed, D. (2019). "Building a Lean Culture: Engaging the Value Stream." In:, Proc. 27th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC). Dublin, Ireland, 3-5 Jul 2019. pp 169-178 (link)
Angelim, V.L., Alves, T.C.L., Lima, M.M.X., Barros Neto, J.P. (2018). “Principais falhas no planejamento de médio prazo de obras: uma revisão sistemática da literatura.” In: XVII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído (ENTAC 2018). Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil. ISSN: 2778-89-60 (in Portuguese)
Arroyo, P., Schöttle, A. Christensen, R., Alves, T., Bastos Costa, D., Parrish, K. and Tsao, C. (2018). “Impact of gender bias on career development & work engagement in the OAEC industry & lean practice” In: Proc. 26th Annual Conference of the International. Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), González, V.A. (ed.), Chennai, India, pp. 442–451. DOI: doi.org/10.24928/2018/0496. (link)
Hackler, C., Byse, E., Alves, T.C.L., and Reed, D. (2018). “Lean Leadership Training: Lessons from a Learner-Centered Analysis.” In: Proc. 26th Annual Conference of the International. Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), González, V.A. (ed.), Chennai, India, pp. 484–494. DOI: doi.org/10.24928/2018/0522 (link)
Alves, T. C. L. and Shah, N. (2018). “Analysis of Construction Contracts: Searching for Collaboration.” 2018 Construction Research Congress, ASCE. New Orleans, LA.148-157 (link)
Alves T.C.L., Desai P., Needy K.L., Hegwood A., and Musick, S. (2017). “Impact of Supplier Evaluation on Product Quality” In: LC3 2017 Volume II – Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Heraklion, Greece, pp. 11–18. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24928/2017/0268 (link) Best Paper Award.
Pollesch, P., Rovinsky, A., Alvarado III, R., and Alves, T.C.L. (2017). “House of Cards – a Simulation of Lean Construction Principles” In: LC3 2017 Volume II – Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Walsh, K., Sacks, R., Brilakis, I. (eds.), Heraklion, Greece, pp. 373–380. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24928/2017/0212 (link)
Hackler C., Byse E., Reed D., and Alves, T.C.L. (2017). “Building a Lean Culture” In:In: LC3 2017 Volume II – Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Heraklion, Greece, pp.309-316. DOI: https://doi.org/10/24928/2017/0301 (link) [This article was selected as part of the Lean Construction Institute's Practitioner's Guide to Essential Lean Research]
Harris, B.N. and Alves, T.C.L. (2016). “Building Information Modeling: A Report from the Field.” In: Proc. 24th Ann. Conf. of the Int’l. Group for Lean Construction, Boston, MA, USA,sect.5 pp. 13–22. (link)
Fosse, R., Spitler, L., and Alves, T.C.L. (2016). “Deploying BIM In a Heavy Civil Project” In: Proc. 24th Ann. Conf. of the Int’l. Group for Lean Construction, Boston, MA, USA, sect.5 pp. 43–52. (link)
Milion, R.N., Alves, T.C.L., and Paliari, J.C. (2016). “Impacts of Defects on Customer Satisfaction in Residential Buildings” In: Proc. 24th Ann. Conf. of the Int’l. Group for Lean Construction, Boston, MA, USA, sect.11 pp. 43–52. (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Needy, K.L., Walsh, K.D., and Chan, D. (2016). “Understanding Inspection Challenges in the EPC Industry: A Simulation Approach.” In: Proc. 24th Ann. Conf. of the Int’l. Group for Lean Construction, Boston, MA, USA, sect.9 pp. 23–32. (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Azambuja, M.M., Arnous, B. (2016). “Teaching Lean Construction: A Survey of Lean Skills and Qualifications Expected by Contractors and Specialty Contractors in 2016.” In: Proc. 24th Ann. Conf. of the Int’l. Group for Lean Construction, Boston, MA, USA, sect.9 pp. 13–22. (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Ravagui, K., Needy, K.L. (2016). “Supplier Selection in EPC Projects: An Overview of the Process and its Main Activities.” ASCE, 2016 Construction Research Congress, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 209-218 (link)
Alves, T.C.L. (2015). Student Chapter Development and Engagement in Engineering Majors: The NECA Student Chapter Case. Proceedings of the ASEE/PSW-2015 Conference. National University, San Diego, CA, April 9-11. 12pp (link)
Neuman, Y., Alves, T.C.L., Walsh, K.D., Needy, K.L., and AlMaian, R. (2014). “Analysis of Supplier Quality Surveillance in EPC Projects.” Proc. 22nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-22). Oslo, Norway, June 23-27, 2014, 1083-1094 (link)
Umstot, D., Fauhier, D., and Alves, T.C.L. (2014). “Metrics of Public Owner Success in Lean Design, Construction, and Facilities Operations and Maintenance.” Proc. 22nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-22). Oslo, Norway, June 23-27, 2014, 1495-1506 (link)
Britt, K., Alves, T.C.L., Reed, D., and Gracz, B. (2014). “Lessons Learned from the Make Ready Process in a Hospital Project.” Proc. 22nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-22). Oslo, Norway, June 23-27, 2014, 257-268 (link)
Ahmad, S., Walsh, K.D., Alves, T.C.L., Needy, K.L. (2014). "An Analysis of Process v. Inspection Capabilities in Fabricated, Engineered-to-Order Construction Supply Chains." Construction Research Congress 2014, ASCE, GeorgiaTech, May 19-21 2014, 2325-2334 . (link)
Mitropoulos, P., Alves, T., and Walsh, K.D. (2014).. "Parade Plus: A Simulation Game for Investigating and Teaching Strategies for Managing Production Variability and Dependence." Construction Research Congress 2014, ASCE, GeorgiaTech, May 19-21 2014, 409-417. (link)
Almaian, R., Needy, K.L. , Walsh, K.D., Alves, T.C.L., Neuman, Y. (2013). "Supplier Quality Management Inside and Outside the Construction Industry." Proc. American Society for Engineering Management 2013 International Annual Conference, ASME, Bloomington, MN, 11pp.
Alves, T.C.L., Walsh, K.D., Neuman, Y., Needy, K.L., Almaian, R. (2013). “Supplier Quality Surveillance Practices in Construction.” 21st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-21). Fortaleza, Brazil, July-29-Aug.2, 2013, 833-842 (link).
Harris. B. and Alves, T.C.L. (2013). “4D Building Information Modeling and Field Operations: An Exploratory Study.” 21st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-21). Fortaleza, Brazil, Jul.29-Aug.2, 2013, 811-820 (link).
Fauchier, D. and Alves, T.C.L. (2013). “Last Planer® System is the Gateway to Lean Behaviors.” 21st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-21). Fortaleza, Brazil, Jul.29-Aug.2, 2013, 559-568 (link).
Azambuja, M., Alves, T., Leite, F., and Gong, J. (2012). “Leveraging Building Information Models to Support Supply Chain Decisions in Construction Projects.” Construction Research Congress 2012, ASCE, Purdue University, May 21-23 2012, pp. 747-756 (link)
Pestana, C. and Alves, T. (2012). “Mapping the Submittal Process in a Design-Bid-Build Project.” Construction Research Congress 2012, ASCE, Purdue University, May 21-23 2012, pp. 80-89 (link)
Frandson, A. and Alves, T. (2012). “Analysis of the Workflow in a Complex Project.” Construction Research Congress 2012, ASCE, Purdue University, May 21-23 2012, pp. 268-277 (link)
Lostuvali, B., Alves, T.C.L., and Modrich, R. (2012). "Product Development at Cathedral Hill Hospital Project." 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-20). San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, July-18-20, 2012, pp. 1041-1050 (link)
Oskouie, P., Gerber, D., Alves, T., and Becerik-Gerber, B. (2012). "Extending the Interaction of Building Information Modeling and Lean Construction." 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-20). San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, July-18-20, 2012, pp. 111-120 (link)
Samudio, M. and Alves, T.C.L. (2012). "Lookahead Planning: Reducing Variation to Work Flow on Projects Laden with Changes." 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-20). San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, July-18-20, 2012, pp. 491-499 (link)
Reginato, J. and Alves, T.C.L. (2012). "Management of Preconstruction Processes using Lean Construction: An Exploratory Study." 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-20). San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, July-18-20, 2012, pp.391-400 (link)
Tsao, C.C.Y., Alves, T.C.L., and Mitropoulos, P. (2012). "Different perspectives on Teaching Lean Construction." 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-20). San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, July-18-20, 2012, pp. 621-630 (link)
Pestana, A.C.V.F. and Alves, T.C.L. (2011) “Study of the Submittal Process Using Lean Production Principles” Proceedings of the CIB International Conference Management and Innovation for a Sustainable Built Environment - MISBE2011, Wamelink, H. et al. Editors. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 6/20/11-6/23/11. (link)
Alves, T.C.L. and Britt, K. (2011) "Working to Improve the Lookahead Process." Proc. 19th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-19), PUC, Lima, Peru, 214-224 (link)
Samudio, M., Alves, T.C.L. and Chambers, D. (2011) "Employing the Principle of Going and Seeing to Construction." Proc. 19th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-19), PUC, Lima, Peru, 368-378 (this paper was selected to be part of a of the Lean Construction Journal Special Issue: IGLC19) (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Milberg, C.T., and Walsh, K.D. (2010) “Exploring Lean Construction Practice, Research, and Education,” 18th International Group for Lean Construction ConferenceProceedings (IGLC-18), Technion, Haifa, Israel, pp.435-444. (link)
Melo, R.S.S. and Alves, T.C.L. (2010) “Investigation of the Supply Chain of Prefabricated Wooden Doors,” 18th International Group for Lean Construction ConferenceProceedings (IGLC-18), Technion, Haifa, Israel, pp.192-201 (link)
Lima, M.M.X., Bisio, L., and Alves, T.C.L. (2010) “Value stream mapping of the architectural executive design in a governmental organization,” 18th International Group for Lean Construction Conference Proceedings (IGLC-18), Technion, Haifa, Israel, pp.415-424. (link)
Tezel, A., Koskela, L., Tzortzopoulos-Fazenda, P., Formoso, C.T., Alves, T., Barros Neto, J.P., Viana, D., and Mota, B., (2010) “Process Transparency on Construction Sites: Examples from Construction Companies in Brazil,” 18th International Group for Lean Construction Conference Proceedings (IGLC-18), Technion, Haifa, Israel, pp.296-305. (link)
Cruz, L.T.G. and Alves, T.C.L. (2010) “Análise do processo de certificação do sistema de gestão da qualidade com base na NBR ISO 9001:2000 em empresas de construção civil.” XIII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído (XIII ENTAC). Canela, RS, Brazil. 10pp.
Melo, R.S.S. and Alves, T.C.L. (2010) “Cadeia de suprimentos de componentes pré-fabricados na construção civil: estudo das portas prontas de madeira” XIII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído (XIII ENTAC). Canela, RS, Brazil. 10pp.
Alves, T.C.L., Costa, G. S. and Barros Neto, J.P. (2009) “Creating Value in Housing Projects: the Use of Post-occupancy Analysis to Develop New Projects” Construction Research Congress: Building a sustainable future, Construction Institute, ASCE, Seattle, WA, 1105-1114 (link)
Lima, M. M. X. ; Bisio, L.R.A., and Alves, T.C.L. (2009) “Mapeamento do Fluxo de Valor do Projeto Executivo de Arquitetura em um Órgão Público,” Simpósio Brasileiro de Qualidade do Projeto no Ambiente Construído, IX Workshop Brasileiro de Gestão do Processo de Projeto na Construção de Edifícios, 2009, São Carlos/SP, Brazil: PPG-AU EESC USP, pp. 266-278. (In Portuguese: Value stream mapping of the architectural executive design in a governmental organization. This paper was chosen as one of the best papers in this event, under the topic Design Management and Coordination)
Alves, T. C. L. ; Barros Neto, J.P. ; Heineck, L.F.M., Kemmer, S.L. and Pereira, P.E. (2009) “Incentives and Innovations to Sustain Lean Construction Implementation,” 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-17), Taipei. Taiwan, pp. 583-592. (link)
Carneiro, A.Q. , Miranda Filho, A.N., Alves, T.C.L., Nascimento, K., Carneiro, R.Q., and Barros Neto, J. P. (2009) “Development and Evolution of Project Production Systems: The PS-37 Case,” 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-17), Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 384-392 (link)
Kemmer, S. L. ; Alves, T.C.L., Macedo, M., Novaes, M.V., and Barros Neto, J.P. (2009) “Lean Office at a Construction Company.” 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-17), Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 43-51.(link)
Alves, T.C.L., Melo, R.S.S., Martins, C. B. ; Teixeira, M.S. (2009) “Estudo Exploratório sobre as Inovações Tecnológicas nas Cadeias de Valor da Construção,” VI Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão de Economia da Construção (VI SIBRAGEC), João Pessoa/PB, Brazil,. 10pp. (In Portuguese: Exploratory study on innovations in construction supply chains)
Kemmer, S.L., Alves, T.C.L., Barros Neto, J.P., and Macedo, M. (2009) “Implantação do Lean Office em uma Empresa Construtora,” VI Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão de Economia da Construção (VI SIBRAGEC), João Pessoa/PB, Brazil,. 10pp. (In Portuguese: Implementing the Lean Office in a construction company)
Melo, R.S.S., Barreto, A.M., and Alves, T.C.L. (2009) “Estudo da Cadeia de Suprimento de Esquadrias de Madeira: o Caso das Portas e Janelas Tipo Ficha,” VI Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão de Economia da Construção (VI SIBRAGEC), João Pessoa/PB, Brazil,. 10pp. (In Portuguese: Study of the supply chain of wooden doors and windows)
Sampaio, J.C.S., Costa, G.S., Farias, N.M., Alves, T.C.L., and Barros Neto, J.P. (2009). “A Satisfação de Clientes de Edifícios Residenciais da Cidade de Fortaleza,” VI Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão de Economia da Construção (VI SIBRAGEC), João Pessoa/PB, Brazil,. 10pp. (In Portuguese: Client satisfaction in residential high-rise buildings in the city of Fortaleza)
Sampaio, J.C.S., Costa, G.S., Farias, N.M., Alves, T.C.L., and Barros Neto, J.P. (2009). “O Uso de Dados de Pesquisas de Satisfação para Análise com QFD,” VI Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão de Economia da Construção (VI SIBRAGEC), João Pessoa/PB, Brazil,. 10pp. (In Portuguese: Using QFD to analyze data from client satisfaction surveys)
Oliveira, N.R.N., Tabosa, C.M., Ramos, N.L.M., Alves, T.C.L., and Barros Neto, J.P. (2009) “Desenvolvendo o Programa Qualifor: Etapas de Diagnóstico Inicial e Mapeamento de Processos,” XXIX Encontro Nacional de Engenharia de Produção (ENEGEP), Salvador/BA, Brazil. pp. 1-10. (in Portuguese: Developing the Qualifor Program: Initial analysis and Process Mapping)
Carneiro, R.Q., Alves, T.C.L., Carneiro, A Q. (2009) “Descrição de um Modelo de Planejamento e Controle da Produção na Construção de Edifícios: o Caso da Construtora Castelo Branco”. IV Simpósio de Engenharia de Produção da Região Nordeste (SEPRONE), UFC, Fortaleza/CE, Brazil, 10pp (This paper was selected amongst 170 conference papers to be part of a book with 10 other papers submitted to this event: Interatividade da Engenharia de Produção na busca de soluções competitivasMarcos Albertin; Maxweel Veras Rodrigues; Francisco Alves Pinheiro; Luiz Bueno da Silva; Anselmo Pitombeira. (Editors), Premius Editora, pp. 71-84) (In Portuguese: Describing a Production Planning and Control system for high-rise buildings: the case of Construtora Castelo Branco)
Lima, M.M.O., Alves, G.D.S., Matos, P.R.F., and Alves T.C.L. (2009) “Estudo do Sistema de Planejamento e Controle da Produção de uma Empresa Construtora de Fortaleza-CE,” IV Simpósio de Engenharia de Produção da Região Nordeste (SEPRONE), UFC, Fortaleza/CE, Brazil, 10pp (This paper was also selected amongst 170 conference papers to be part of a book with 10 other papers submitted to this event. Interatividade da Engenharia de Produção na busca de soluções competitivasMarcos Albertin; Maxweel Veras Rodrigues; Francisco Alves Pinheiro; Luiz Bueno da Silva; Anselmo Pitombeira. (Editors), Premius Editora, pp. 85-99.) (In Portuguese: Study of the Production Planning and Control system of a construction company in the city of Fortaleza.) (link)
Barros Neto, J.P., Alves, T.C.L., Sales, A.L.F., Dantas, A.M.G., Elias, S.J.B., Canuto, M.F.V. ; Poli, J.A. (2008) Mapeamento de Processos em Órgãos Públicos: o Caso do Programa Qualifor. XII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído, Geração de valor no ambiente construído: inovação e sustentabilidade. Fortaleza/CE, Brazil, ANTAC, 9pp. (in Portuguese: Process mapping in public agencies: the Qualifor Program case)
Barros Neto, J.P. and Alves, T.C.L. (2008) “Análise Estratégica da Implementação da Filosofia Lean em Empresas Construtoras,” XI Simpósio de Administração da Produção, Logística e Operações Internacionais SIMPOI 2008. Cadeias de Suprimento Sustentáveis: Pessoas, Planeta e Lucro. São Paulo, FGV/EAESP, 16pp (in Portuguese: Strategic analysis of the Lean philosophy implementation in construction companies) (link)
Soares Júnior, G.A. and Alves, T.C.L. (2008) “Utilização da Prática do Benchmarking Aplicado ao Processo de Projeto na Arquitetura,” XII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído, Geração de valor no ambiente construído: inovação e sustentabilidade. Fortaleza, ANTAC, 10pp. (in Portuguese: Benchmarking applied to the architectural design process)
Silveira, R. F., Heineck, L.F.M., and Alves,T.C.L. (2008) “A Perspectiva Estratégica do Projeto do Sistema de Produção para Obras de Construção Civil,” XII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído, Geração de valor no ambiente construído: inovação e sustentabilidade. Fortaleza, ANTAC, 10pp. (in Portuguese: The strategic perspective of the production system design for construction projects)
Barros Neto, J.P. , Alves, T.C.L., Matos, P.R.F., and Pinho, M.P. (2008) “Análise de Aspectos Estratégicos da Lean Construction em Construtoras Cearenses.” XII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído, Geração de valor no ambiente construído: inovação e sustentabilidade. Fortaleza, ANTAC, 10pp. (in Portuguese: Analysis of strategic aspects of Lean Construction in construction companies in the state of Ceará)
Costa, G.S., Alves, T.C.L., and Barros Neto, J.P . (2008) “Análise do material promocional de vendas de imóveis residenciais em Fortaleza/CE,” XII Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído, Geração de valor no ambiente construído: inovação e sustentabilidade. Fortaleza, ANTAC, 9pp. (in Portuguese: Analysis of the marketing sales folders for housing projects in Fortaleza/CE)
Mota, B.P. and Alves, T. C. L. (2008) “Implementação do Pensamento Enxuto através do Projeto do Sistema de Produção: Estudo de Caso na Construção Civil,” XVIII Encontro Nacional de Engenharia de Produção: A integração de cadeias produtivas com a abordagem da manufatura sustentável. Rio de Janeiro : ABEPRO, 2008. 11pp. (in Portuguese: Implementing Lean Thinking through production system design: a case study in the construction industry) (link)
Costa, G.S., Barros Neto, J.P., and Alves, T.C.L. (2008) “Pesquisas de satisfação do cliente na construção civil e geração de valor em empreendimentos habitacionais,” XVIII Encontro Nacional de Engenharia de Produção: A integração de cadeias produtivas com a abordagem da manufatura sustentável. Rio de Janeiro/RJ, ABEPRO, 2008. 11pp. (in Portuguese: Client requirements surveys in construction and value generation in housing projects) (link)
Mota, B.P. ; Mota, R.R. ; Alves, T. C. L. (2008) “Implementing Lean Construction Concepts in a Residential Project,” Proc. of the 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction IGLC16, 16-18 July 2008, Manchester, UK. Tzortzopoulos, P.; Kagioglou, M. (Eds). Manchester, UK, pp. 251-257 (link)
Kemmer, S.L., Heineck, L.F.M., and Alves, T.C.L. (2008) “Using the Line-of-balance for Production System Design,” Proc. of the 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction IGLC16, 16-18 July 2008, Manchester, UK. Tzortzopoulos, P.; Kagioglou, M. (Eds). Manchester, UK, pp.299-308 (link)
Barros Neto, J.P., Mourão, Y.R., Freitas, A.A.F., and Alves, T.C.L. (2007) “A Method to Evaluate and Manage Client requirements in Housing Projects,” CIB World Building Congress 2007: Construction for Development, Cape Town, South Africa, 12pp. (link)
Tilmann, P.A., Moura, C.B., and Alves, T.C.L. (2007) “Simulação do Processo de Seleção das Famílias no Programa de Arrendamento Residencial,” III Encontro de Tecnologia de Informação e Comunicação na Construção Civil: Integração de Sistemas em Arquitetura, Engenharia e Construção, Porto Alegre, UFRGS, 10pp. (in Portuguese: Simulation of the process to select families for the PAR program (low-income housing projects) (link)
Barros Neto, J.P., Alves, T.C.L. (2007) “Strategic Issues in Lean Construction Implementation,” Proc. 15th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-2007), East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University, pp. 78-87. (link)
Kemmer, S. L., Heineck, L. F. M., Novaes, M. V., Mourão, C.A.M.A., and Alves, T. C. L. (2007) “Medium-term Planning: Contributions Based on Field Application.” Proc. 15th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-2007), East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University, pp. 509-518. (link)
Matos, P.R.F., Granjeiro, A.E.B., Alves, T.C.L., and Barros Neto, J. P. (2007) “Estudo do Déficit Habitacional Brasileiro com Base na Teoria de Sistemas Dinâmicos.” V SIBRAGEC - Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão e Economia da Construção, Criação de valor na construção civil: Teoria e Prática. Campinas, ANTAC, 2007. 7pp. (In Portuguese: Study of the Brazilian housing deficit using system dynamics)
Barroso, R.L., Alves, T.C.L., and Silveira, R.F. (2007) “Análise do Fluxo de Valor de Argamassas Produzidas em um Empreendimento Habitacional de Interesse Social.” V SIBRAGEC - Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão e Economia da Construção, Criação de valor na construção civil: teoria e prática. Campinas, ANTAC, 2007. 10pp. (In Portuguese: Analysis of the mortar production and distribution value stream in a low-income housing project)
Barros Neto, J.P., Alves, T.C.L., Abreu, L.V.M. (2007) “Aspectos Estratégicos da Lean Construction,” V SIBRAGEC - Simpósio Brasileiro de Gestão e Economia da Construção, Criação de valor na construção civil: teoria e prática. Campinas, ANTAC, 2007. 10pp. (In Portuguese: Strategic issues of Lean Construction)
Alves, T.C.L., Barros Neto, J.P., Heineck, L.F.M., and Azevedo, A.K.S. (2007). “Sistemas de remuneração e incentivos da mão-de-obra na construção civil e a implementação de novas filosofias de produção: um estudo exploratório.” (in Portuguese) I Encontro de Gestão de Pessoas e Relações de Trabalho (EnGPR 2007), Natal. Rio de Janeiro, ANPAD, p. 1-15. (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Tommelein, I.D., Ballard, G. (2006) “Simulation as a Tool for Production System Design in Construction,” Proc. 14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Santiago, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, pp. 341-353 (link)
Alves, T.C.L. and Tommelein, I.D. (2006) “Investigation of Buffer Dynamics in Sheet Metal Ductwork Supply Chains,” Proc. 14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Santiago, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, pp.309-315 (link)
Alves, T.C.L. and Tommelein, I.D. (2005). "Investigation of the Sheet Metal Ductwork Supply Chain: Current Practices and Opportunities for Improvement,” Proc. of Simposio Brasileiro de Gestao e Economia da Construcao, Encontro Latino-americano de Gestao e Economia da Construção, October 24-26, Porto Alegre, Brasil, 10 pp
Alves, T.C.L., Tommelein, I.D., and Ballard, G. (2005). "Value Stream Mapping for Make-to-Order Products in a Job Shop Environment." Proc. Construction Research Conference: Broadening Perspectives, ASCE, 5-7 April 2005, San Diego. 10pp (link)
Alves, T.D.C.L. and Tommelein, I.D. (2004). "Simulation of Buffering and Batching Practices in the Interface Detailing-Fabrication-Installation of HVAC Ductwork," Proc. 12th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction(IGLC12), 3-5 August 2004, Copenhagen, Denmark. 14pp. (link)
Alves, T.C.L. and Tommelein, I.D. (2003). "Buffering and Batching Practices in the HVAC Industry," Proc. 11th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC11), 22-24 July 2003, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. 13pp. (link)
Milberg, C., Tommelein, I.D. and Alves, T. (2002). “Improving Design Fitness Through Tolerance Analysis and Tolerance Allocation,” Proc. 3rd International Conference on Concurrent Engineering in Construction, Berkeley, CA, 1-2 July, 15pp (link)
Alves, T.C.L., Kern, A.P. and Formoso, C.T. (2002) “Preparação do Processo de Planejamento e Controle da Produção em Empreendimento Habitacional de Interesse Social,” Proc. 9º Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído, May, 7-10 Foz do Iguaçu/PR/Brazil. 1291-1298 (in Portuguese: Preparation of the planning and control process in a low-income housing project)
Alves, T.C.L., Marchesan, P.R.C. and Formoso, C.T. (2000) “A Análise de Restrições e o Planejamento e Controle da Producao na Construcao de uma Biblioteca,” Proc. 2º Simposio Brasileiro de gestao da qualidade e organizacao do trabalho no ambiente construído. Fortaleza/CE/Brazil. 12pp (in Portuguese: Constraints analysis and the production planning and control in the construction of a library)
Oliveira, K.A.Z., Alves, T.C.L., and Formoso, C.T. (2000) “O Princípio da Transparência Aplicado ao Processo de Planejamento e Controle da Produção na Construção Civil.” Proc. 8º Encontro Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construido, May, Salvador/BA/Brazil. v.1 p.564-571 (in Portuguese The transparency principle applied to the construction planning and control process)
Alves, T.C.L. and Formoso, C.T. (2000) “A Importância da Gestão dos Fluxos Físicos nos Canteiros de Obras no Combate à Incerteza e à Variabilidade na Produção.” Proc. Encontro Nacional de Engenharia de Producao e VI International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. São Paulo/SP/Brazil, 8pp. (in Portuguese: The importance of physical flows management to fight against uncertainty and variability)
Alves, T.C.L. and Formoso, C.T. (2000) “Guidelines for Managing Physical Flows in Construction Sites.” Proc. Eighth Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-8), 17-19 July, Brighton, UK, 12pp (link)
Alves, T.C.L.and Formoso, C.T. (2000) Hierarquização da Gestão dos Fluxos Físicos em Canteiros de Obras: Proposta Baseada em Estudos de Caso. (Physical flows management hierarchy: proposal based on case study) Proc. 5º Seminario Sobre Lean Construction , Outubro, São Paulo/SP/Brazil, 11pp (in Portuguese)
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