Aplicación del modelo de innovación en el sector de la construcción en Guayaquil.

Abstract

This paperwork explains various innovative methods and models applied in different parts of the world by construction companies for planning and construction of civil projects. The purpose of this work is to investigate the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each method to develop one that can be applied in the construction industry in Guayaquil city. The innovative model is presented as a solution to the productivity, efficiency, and profitability problems that traditional methodologies have carried in Guayaquil city for several years. After analyzing the different proposed methods through research, technical visits to projects and companies, interviews with professionals in the construction area of Guayaquil city, and conducting a Focus Group to gather participants' feedback on the presented innovative methods, the conclusion was that the innovation model that best suits for the organizational and infrastructure needs of construction companies in Guayaquil city is I+D+I model, with the application of Lean Construction methodology. This methodology helps companies reduce or eliminate low-priority tasks for projects and improve various processes, resulting in lower production costs and shorter product delivery times.