Acceptability of lean concepts to functions of quantity surveyor in Sri Lanka

![CDATA[Lean' is a newly addressed concept for construction industry, the core of this concept is segregating construction activities into Conversion Activities and Flow Activities, arguing that making conversion activities more efficient whilst improvement of non value-adding activities - ie. reducing or eliminating them - should primarily be focused. In addition to processes, Lean concepts can be adopted to professionals' activities in construction industry - i.e. Quantity Surveyor. Effectiveness and efficiency of their functions are essential for a profitable process with overcoming all inconveniences and difficulties that may arise. 'Lean' can be considered as a method of overcoming aforementioned situations. This study explores the acceptability of Lean Concept in functions of Quantity Surveyor in the Sri Lankan context, through an expert opinion survey using Delphi Method. The research finds that Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors accept the core principles of 'Lean' and concludes that 'Lean' is an acceptable concept within the Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors and recommended as a methodology to be adopted for the Sri Lankan context. The needing of examining the Feasibility and the Suitability of the Lean concepts is suggested before implementing, while providing base for 'Suitability Test'. Several requirements and organisation related procedures are also proposed for successful implementation of Lean Concepts for the Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors.]]