A Lean Thanksgiving – A Fun Lean Planning Template Example
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Lean expert Keyan Zandy shares some fun tips and a Lean planning template example for having a happy and Lean Thanksgiving.
Keyan is a longtime Lean enthusiast and advocate with a curiosity for how Lean processes and tools can improve teambuilding and teamwork in construction. As Skiles Group’s CEO, Keyan is responsible for driving corporate growth and guiding the company’s strategic direction while maintaining a dual focus on client service and nurturing a progressive company culture. With an emphasis on technological advancement, continuous improvement, and innovation in construction, Keyan shepherds the firm’s commitment to improving project delivery processes via Lean Construction and Lean project planning initiatives. He is the co-author of The Lean Builder: A Builder’s Guide to Applying Lean Tools in the Field, which simplifies and clearly articulates the benefits of seven primary Lean concepts, and delivers them in a highly-relatable, immediately-applicable, and field-friendly manner. Keyan also serves as Chairman for Smart Safety, an award-winning crisis management communication and emergency response tool.
A Field Walk with Jesse Hernandez of Life Time Inc.
This week on A Field Walk With… we talk with Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez, Director of EH&S / Construction for Life Time Inc. in San Antonio, Texas, and Host for the construction podcast, Learnings and Missteps.
A Field Walk with Jennifer Lacy of Robins & Morton
“A Field Walk” is a Q&A-style series that features Lean practitioners sharing insights on their journey as well as advice on securing buy-in, tips for implementation, and more. As our community is built for shared learning, we trust you’ll find value from reading about their experience and examples. This week we talk with Jennifer Lacy,…
A Field Walk With Steve Turner of FPI Builders
This month we’re kicking off a regular blog feature called, “A Field Walk With…” This Q&A style series will feature Lean practitioners sharing insights on their journey as well as advice on securing buy-in, tips for implementation, and more. As our community is built for shared learning, we trust you’ll find value from reading about their experience and examples.
3 Lean Construction Influencers You Must Know
Here we highlight 3 Lean Construction influencers with podcasts you have got to hear – Learnins N Missteps, Elevate Construction, and the EBFC Show.
Last Planner System Scorekeeping Visualization Methods
The Last Planner System in construction is an essential element in your Lean journey and using a scoreboard is a great way to visualize multiple metrics of the system as well as to help keep the team motivated. Lean expert and co-author of The Lean Builder: A Builder’s Guide to Applying Lean Tools in the Field, Keyan…
Lean Tools to Maximize Value in the Field
Lean Tools such as pull planning, constraint management, and visual communication boards will help in the implementation of The Last Planner System. Lean construction expert and author Keyan Zandy explains.
Root Cause Analysis – 3 Must-Dos after Scoring Percent Plan Complete
Root cause analysis is another key element on your journey in Lean construction using The Last Planner® System. In this blog Lean expert Keyan Zandy explains some of the root causes for missed commitments in construction projects and also provides three tips to help you gain the maximum value from Root Cause Analysis on your jobsite.
Last Planner System Implementation in Construction
Last Planner System implementation in construction can be incredibly challenging. That is why Lean expert and author Keyan Zandy recommends that construction teams start small with Lean implementation instead of trying to take on too much too soon. In this piece, Keyan explains how the Daily Huddle is a great first step in the Last Planner System implementation in construction.
Daily Huddle – 3 Tips To Keep Your Lean Huddle on Track
If you are not running a daily huddle meeting in the field, I highly recommend it! Lean expert & author Keyan Zandy explains the benefits of a daily huddle.