Análise do planejamento de canteiro de obras de pequeno porte: um estudo comparativo entre pequenas empresas do sertão de Crateús

Abstract

This study analyzes construction site planning practices in small-scale building construction located in the Sertão de Crateús region, Ceará. Based on concepts of work organization, logistics applied to civil construction, and the characterization of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the housing sector, the research adopts a qualitative and exploratory approach through the multiple case study method, involving the monitoring of three active construction sites. Data collection was carried out in two consecutive stages: first, a structured questionnaire was applied to diagnose managers' perception of importance regarding five logistical categories; next, direct technical inspections were performed in the field to assign physical compliance indexes using a checklist. The results indicate a disparity between the conceptual knowledge of professionals and the practical application observed in the daily routine of the work fronts. Visual control of activities and waste management constitute the main common non-conformities found, with a prevalence of purely verbal instructions in guiding the teams. As local good practices, the use of temporary transition ramps for the internal transport of materials and the storage of inputs within the perimeter of the private lot were identified. The study concludes that the management of physical space and production stages in the evaluated construction sites occurs intuitively, providing low-cost guidelines aimed at process standardization and waste mitigation for the investigated companies.