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‘Freeze’ successful activities and improve less successful ones. This step is the key to continual improvement.

Deming’s Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, also known as the Deming Cycle or Shewhart Cycle, is a management and continuous improvement methodology. It consists of four stages: Plan, Do, Check, and Act. In the context of the construction industry, each stage of the PDCA cycle plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects are planned, executed, monitored, and improved effectively.

4. Act:
The “Act” phase involves taking corrective actions based on the findings from the “Check” phase to improve future performance. In the construction industry, this may include making adjustments to the project plan, addressing quality issues, refining processes, and implementing lessons learned. Key elements of the “Act” phase include:

Continuous Improvement: Implement changes and improvements based on the lessons learned during the project execution.

Feedback Loop: Use feedback from the “Check” phase to refine planning, execution, and monitoring processes for future projects.

Documentation: Document the lessons learned and changes made for future reference and continuous improvement.

The “Act” phase completes the PDCA cycle and ensures that the construction process becomes more efficient and effective over time. It establishes a continuous loop of improvement, fostering a culture of learning and adaptation in the construction industry.