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DMAIC-ISO 31000 integration for construction operations: a comprehensive safety-driven performance framework with Green Lean Six Sigma principles

Hugo Pimentel Tavares; Nilo Antonio de Souza Sampaio

http://dx.doi.org/10.14488/1980-5411.20250084 Production, vol.36, e20250084, 2026
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Abstract

Paper aims: Addressing the critical need for integrated improvement methodologies in construction operations, this study proposes a theoretical framework integrating DMAIC methodology, ISO 31000:2018 risk management, and Green Lean Six Sigma for enhanced construction operations management.

Originality: This proposes the first systematic theoretical integration of DMAIC, ISO 31000, and GLSS specifically for construction operations management, establishing theoret ical foundation for future empirical research and practical implementation.

Research method: A systematic literature review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines analyzed 127 peer-reviewed publications (2020-2025) from Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Thematic analysis employed Braun & Clarke’s six-phase framework with systematic coding procedures and intercoder reliability assessment (Cohen’s kappa=0.82). Framework consistency was validated through methodological triangulation.

Main findings: This study proposes integration opportunities through process alignment, tool compatibility, and performance measurement harmonization. A five-phase framework systematically maps connections between methodologies while preserving individual strengths. Analysis of 48 safety performance indicators illustrates how integrated approaches could address construction challenges more effectively than individual implementations.

Implications for theory and practice: Framework advances operations management knowledge by demonstrating systematic methodology integration possibilities. Construction

organizations can enhance operational efficiency through coordinated quality improvement, risk management, and sustainability initiatives, achieving comprehensive operational excellence while leveraging individual methodology strengths.

Keywords

Construction management, DMAIC methodology, ISO 31000, Green Lean Six Sigma, Operations management, Quality improvement, Risk management

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Submitted date:
09/30/2025

Accepted date:
04/22/2026

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