Lean Construction Posts
What is Lean Construction? Lean Construction is a combination of operational research and practical development in design and construction with the adoption of Lean manufacturing principles and practices to the end-to-end design and construction process. Projects are building complex construction cheaper, with higher quality, and more efficiently. Through Lean principles such as respect for people and continuous improvement, you can achieve client satisfaction and profitability while delivering on time.
Dec. 19, 2021
Visual Management Basics for Construction Teams
One of the most critical aspects of successful construction teams is communication. When I'm working with teams, communication is one of the first factors I seek to understand before recommending any improvement changes. Communication is crucial to …
Sept. 24, 2021
Use Self Reflection to Increase Innovation
One of my mentors asked me what is the most significant factor preventing me from spending more time forgetting the past (unlearning) and innovating today for the future. "Innovation? I hadn't thought about it." That was my instant response. As an…
Sept. 7, 2021
Many Designers Dislike Schedules, But Welcome Pull Planning
"Design is an iterative process." That's the phrase I most often hear when architects and engineers respond to how long some design deliverables will take to complete. When pushed, you may get a response, but it won't be accurate. Contractors have …
Aug. 20, 2021
Apply A3 Thinking to Improve Project Delivery
Since the popularization of quality circles in the 1960s, companies around the globe continue engaging front line employees to improve their work using variations of PDCA, a scientific method for problem-solving using four steps: Plan…
Aug. 17, 2021
Five Most Asked Questions About LEED and Lean
Lee este blog en español haciendo clic aquí. Throughout the course of my career, I've often been involved with projects pursuing sustainability goals like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification across…
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