Moreno Abril, Francisco

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Facultad de Ingeniería - CampGDL

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Moreno Abril, Francisco

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0000-0003-4058-9350

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Barriers to BIM Implementation in Bridge Construction: A Case Study
(International Group for Lean Construction, 2023-06-26)
Eric Forcael
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Alonso Castro
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Francisco Bedwell
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Euro Casanova
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Orozco, Francisco
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LEAN CONSTRUCTION EPISTEMOLOGY: HUMAN-CENTERED INSIGHTS FROM PLATO AND ARISTOTLE
(International Group for Lean Construction, 2026)
Romo Gamboa, Rubén
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Moreno Abril, Francisco
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Orozco, Francisco
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Forcael, Eric
The purpose of this article is to explore how the philosophical ideas of the “Person” and human well-being articulated by the key Greek thinkers, Plato and Aristotle, provide a foundational framework for understanding contemporary approaches to value creation in Lean Construction (LC). By examining Plato’s vision of the human being as oriented toward ideal forms and ethical elevation, alongside Aristotle’s conception of the person as a rational, emotional, and social agent whose flourishing depends on balance and practical wisdom, this study highlights how classical philosophy continues to inform modern notions of comfort, well-being, and ethical practice in the built environment. The article shows how important philosophical concepts, such as Plato’s quest for the ideal good and Aristotle’s emphasis on eudaimonia, harmony, and moral action, align with the tenets of LC, particularly its emphasis on respect for people, ongoing improvement, and the optimization of circumstances to enhance human experience. The primacy of the Human-centered in Lean processes connects with Greek thought, in which well-being, virtue, and correct conduct serve as the basis for any purposeful production. The research provides a conceptual paradigm that integrates Platonic and Aristotelian perspectives on the Person with contemporary management techniques through Lean principles. © 2026, International Group for Lean Construction. All rights reserved.
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Relevancia y Gestión del Diseño Interior en la Construcción
(Elsevier BV, 2024)
Sánchez-Pelayo, Alejandra Lissete
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Tovar-García, Edgar Demetrio
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Moreno Abril, Francisco
El artículo examina la relevancia de integrar el diseño interior en la construcción. La originalidad del estudio radica en la carencia de estudios previos sobre el tema, a pesar de que la literatura más reciente subraya la necesidad de integrar desde el principio y hasta el final a todos los actores clave de una obra (propietarios, ingenieros, arquitectos, y otros). Sin embargo, en México poco se sabe sobre el papel del interiorista y cabría esperar que la situación sea similar en América Latina. Para ello se utilizó una encuesta, aplicada en 2022 a 56 constructores representativos de la población de agremiados a la Cámara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción (CMIC) del Estado de Jalisco (N=502; n=56). La evidencia sugiere que la adecuada gestión e integración del diseño interior en distintas etapas de un proyecto (particularmente en el anteproyecto, el proyecto ejecutivo, el presupuesto de inversión y los acabados) tiene como consecuencia aumentar su calidad, además, no se perciben incrementos injustificados en los costos (71% de los encuestados así lo señalan). Asimismo, el diseño interior es particularmente relevante para los constructores de vivienda con clientes de altos ingresos, quienes suelen demandar al interiorista. Sin embargo, cabe reconocer que la veracidad de las respuestas de los encuestados podría generar sesgos y futuras investigaciones son necesarias para corroborar los hallazgos y proporcionar nueva información.
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Gini Index in the Construction Industry; the case study of Chile
(2021)
Forcael, Eric
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Sagredo, Cristóbal
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Garcés, Gonzalo
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Peña, Camilo
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Orozco, Francisco
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Método de Inicios Fijos en Planeación de Obra de Construcción de tipo Repetitivo
(2021)
Moreno Abril, Francisco
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Orozco Argote, Francisco Alejandro
Dentro de la industria de la construcción, se presentan muchos problemas para entregar proyectos en tiempo; estos problemas son causados por muchas variables (mano de obra, proyectos, planeación, entre otros); en esta investigación, se pretende proponer la reducción de la variabilidad de las entregas de los proyectos en construcciones del tipo repetitivas. Esta reducción se pretende obtener mediante la implementación de la metodología que denominaremos: “Método de Inicios Fijos” (Fixed Start Method, FSM). Este método FSM reduce la variabilidad de la entrega de los proyectos utilizando restricciones fundamentales en el proyecto, las cuales son: el uso de inicios fijos en las actividades y el establecimiento de duraciones planeadas con un alto porcentaje de certidumbre de cumplimiento. Así pues, se pretende que, en la etapa de planeación de los proyectos, se utilicen duraciones con un 95 % de confianza de cumplimiento estadístico. De esta manera, se asegurar que la duración introducida dentro de la etapa de planeación se cumpla. Además, al asentar estas duraciones, mediante el método de líneas de balance, se determina cuándo serán los inicios y términos de cada una de las actividades. El modelo FSM se comprobó mediante el uso de dos casos de estudio. En el primero, se tienen viviendas de dos niveles, con datos históricos y comportamiento secuencial continuo. En el segundo caso, se presentan lotes de vivienda de un solo nivel. Se procedió en ambos casos a simular los eventos, para los cuales se obtuvieron resultados positivos en los que se redujo la variabilidad de las entregas de los proyectos, mostrando la utilidad y posible factibilidad de implementación de la herramienta en proyectos reales.
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Lean Construction Barriers From the Organizational Culture Lens
(International Group for Lean Construction, 2025-06-02)
Romo Gamboa, Rubén
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Orozco, Francisco
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Caroll Francesconi
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Moreno Abril, Francisco
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Reinaldo Valdebenito
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Towards a Model That Sees Human Resources as a Key Element for Competitiveness in Construction Management
(2023)
Romo Gamboa, Rubén
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Orozco, Francisco
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Eric Forcael
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Moreno Abril, Francisco
<jats:p>The construction industry is continuously affected by external and internal agents that modify and define its competitiveness. Changing markets, currency fluctuations, and tremendous competition have made the issue of competitiveness increasingly important. The literature highlights factors that determine the competitiveness of construction firms, including easy-to-measure elements, such as financial, sales, return on investment, etc., while other elements are not as easily measurable, such as customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, loyalty, and leadership, among many others. Within these factors, Human Resources (HR) has occupied a central place in the last decade, due to the enormous impact that labor has on project execution. This research mainly focuses on the study of HR and its components to reach a deeper understanding of the impact that HR has on the competitiveness of construction companies. After defining the most relevant variables, an interrelationships model was proposed with the Partial Least Square (PLS) technique. These HR variables impact the competitiveness variables: cost, utility, time, quality, Staff retention, and Health & Safety. The PSL analyses met the evaluation criteria using the structural model, confirming its viability. It was found that there are three important variables related to competitiveness: (i) leadership, (ii) innovation, and (iii) competitiveness.</jats:p>
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Labor Inclusion in the Construction Sector: Evidence from Mexico
(Griffith University, 2023)
Tovar-García, Edgar Demetrio
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Ornelas-Barajas, Luis Alfonso
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Moreno Abril, Francisco
This study aims to present empirical evidence demonstrating the receptiveness of construction professionals and individuals with spinal cord injuries to participate in the construction sector, challenging the prevalent belief that spinal cord injury precludes labor inclusion. Accordingly, in August 2021, this study conducted two surveys to collect data from distinct groups: builders and individuals with spinal cord injuries. The builder survey involved a representative sample of 52 respondents, drawn from a population of 322 members of the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry,Jalisco delegation. Simultaneously, 44 individuals with spinal cord injuries participated in the survey, sourced from a pool of 455 members affiliated with Don Bosco sobre Ruedas and Vida Independiente. The survey process facilitated a comprehensive diagnosis, identifying potential areas for enhanced inclusion within the construction sector. The empirical findings challenge conventional wisdom, indicating that a spinal cord injury does not act as a barrier to labor inclusion within the construction sector. On the contrary, the study emphasizes that having employees with disabilities can exert a positive impact on company dynamics. Moreover, the research identifies specific activities where individuals with spinal cord injuries exhibit a higher potential for inclusion, thereby redefining traditional expectations. Therefore, this study contributes to the originality of the existing discourse by providing concrete empirical evidence that counters widespread assumptions about the limitations faced by individuals with spinal cord injuries within the construction industry
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A Fixed Start Scheduling Approach for Repetitive Construction Projects
(2020)
Moreno Abril, Francisco
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Orozco, Francisco
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Rojas, Omar
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Bolivar Senior
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Mani Poshdar
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A feasibility-based framework for decentralized urban growth in megacity regions
(Elsevier BV, 2026-06)
Moreno Abril, Francisco
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Forcael, Eric
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Navarro Guerrero, Rodrigo
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Romo Gamboa, Rubén
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Ramos, Leonardo
Rapid metropolitan growth in water-stressed megacity regions has renewed interest in decentralized urban development, yet such strategies often overlook binding environmental and legal constraints. This study applies a feasibility-screening framework to evaluate decentralized growth potential in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (GMA), Mexico, using a sequential, non-compensatory approach based on necessary conditions rather than composite sustainability indices. Transport connectivity, population and territorial context, food production capacity, and integrated water availability are assessed for three candidate municipalities. While all cases satisfy the structural and contextual conditions, the results indicate that water availability constitutes the dominant limiting factor when physical supply and legal accessibility are jointly considered. Only one municipality meets the water feasibility criterion under current conditions, whereas the others fail despite favorable performance in other dimensions. The framework provides a transferable tool for early-stage urban planning in water-constrained megacity regions.
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