Lean Builder

OUR WHY

To provide easily understood, accessible Lean Construction resources for the leaders in the field—the superintendents and last planners—so they will feel empowered to implement Lean methodologies on their projects, even if they have no other resources or champions available.

OUR WHY

To provide easily understood, accessible Lean Construction resources for the leaders in the field—the superintendents and last planners—so they will feel empowered to implement Lean methodologies on their projects, even if they have no other resources or champions available.

The Lean Builder Book

While we hope that a wide audience enjoys this book on lean construction principles and finds it informative and helpful, The Lean Builder was written for a specific group of people: the leaders in the field—the superintendents and last planners. Our goal is to provide an easily understood, accessible resource for you so you’ll feel empowered to implement Lean methodologies on your projects, even if you have no other resources or champions available to you. We invite you to be open-minded and willing to explore these new ideas and concepts, which may push you to abandon the comfort zone that is “that’s the way we have always done it.”

Joe Donarumo & Keyan Zandy
The Lean Builders

People are talking about The Lean Builder

Michael F. Stark
Vice President, Knowledge Programs & Building Markets
Associated General Contractors of America

Written for those who roll up their sleeves and do the work as craft professionals, foremen, and superintendents, The Lean Builder is a must-read for anyone new to Lean Construction, and certainly those professionals working in the field.

Bevan Mace
VP, National Operations and Lean, Balfour Beatty
2017 Lean Construction Institute Chairman Award Winner

I hope The Lean Builder inspires current and future builders by empowering the people closest to the work to improve the work.

Romano Nickerson
Principal, Boulder Associates Architects
2014 Lean Construction Institute Chairman Award Winner

Your job is simple: read this book. Then, get others to read this book. Together, we will transform the industry!

Henry Nutt, III
Sheetmetal General Superintendent, Southland Industries
2018 Lean Construction Institute Pioneer Award Winner

The Lean Builder is something worthy of our time—at least, for those builders who are fed up with the B.S. of our traditional construction methods.

Mark Linenberger
Sr. Vice President/General Manager
Linbeck Group

This book’s easy to read and rich content has emphasized the real value of Lean application for the builder. A must-read for anyone who wants to take their implementation game to the next level.

Rebecca Snelling
Vice President & National Lean Director, JE Dunn Construction
2018 Lean Construction Institute Chairman Award Winner

The openness and transparency that went into the content of the book highlights the authors’ drive for a better industry!

Greg Stedman
Lean Director, KHSS Contractors

The Lean Builder puts the focus where I believe Lean practices have the biggest impact: with the men and women who do the work.

Dan C. Heinemeier
Executive Director
Lean Construction Institute

This is a book that should be read by anybody who sees Lean as too challenging to attempt, and even those who have tried it before and failed. It will correct misperceptions and inspire people to try something new. Hand it out to your project teams and watch the light bulbs come on!

Dick Bayer
Chairman, the ReAlignment Group
Interim Executive Director Emeritus, Lean Construction Institute
2013 Lean Construction Institute Chairman Award Winner

As a guy who loves to spend time in trailers with the real teams, I can’t wait to share this work with the dedicated men and women who actually build our projects. Thank you, Joe and Keyan!

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