Analysis of the distribution of work teams in construction: a case study

Abstract

The construction of buildings is characterized by high costs and limited financial resources; therefore, it is imperative to analyze planning and production control processes. It is important to guarantee an efficient methodology of production planning to ensure the effective use of resources. Line balancing allows the improvement of work schedules and a better visualization of all activities, thus ensuring workflow continuity. We conducted a case study in a building with multiple stories in order to analyze the production and the distribution of work teams using the line balancing method and flowcharts. The results showed there was a continuous flux of activities and better use of manpower with the proposed planning. The search tools allowed an efficient allocation of work teams in order to avoid discontinuity in the analyzed building.