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Culture, Daily Huddle, Last Planner System, Visual Communication

Lean Implementation – 4 Steps for Implementing Builder’s Lean

January 19, 2021

As field-focused Lean practitioners, Joe and I are often asked for our thoughts around the most effective way to implement Lean methodologies on a construction project. Here’s a quick “how-to,” outlining the benefits of Lean Construction tools and processes, with an emphasis …

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Last Planner System

Lean Construction: 3 Keys to Unlocking Lean in the Field

January 12, 2021

Lean construction principles & methods have the potential to transform your jobsite into a well-oiled machine with all your trade partner being on the same page and in sync. Here are 3 keys to unlocking Lean in the field. …

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Last Planner System

Last Planner Pull Planning – 7 Steps for Success

December 15, 2020

If you’re new to the Last Planner System™ (LPS) and pull planning, I’m glad you found this post! When LPS is implemented correctly, your projects will reap multiple benefits: better coordination, trade partner buy-in, and a schedule that is more reliable. …

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8 Forms of Waste, Last Planner System

Lean Safety on the Jobsite

November 17, 2020

Lean Safety is the all-important plank of the 6S System. What is 6S? As an equation: 6S = 5S + Safety. President & CEO of Hilmerson Safety, Debra Hilmerson, explains the direct correlation of eliminating the 8 Wastes with improved safety. …

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Last Planner System

Pull Planning in 5 Easy Steps

October 20, 2020

Pull Planning in 5 easy steps. Lean expert Keyan Zandy uses a trip to the airport to illustrate the simplicity of a pull plan and how quickly it can change. …

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8 Forms of Waste, Culture, Last Planner System, Visual Communication

3 Simple Tips to Deploy 5S Lean on your Jobsite

October 13, 2020

5S Lean is derived from 5 Japanese words, seiri, seiton, seisō, seiketsu, & shitsuke, & is the disciplined approach to maintaining order in the workplace. …

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Last Planner System

Constraint Management Techniques on the Jobsite

October 06, 2020

One of the best constraint management techniques on the jobsite is to create a constraint management board to track issues, according to Lean expert and author Keyan Zandy. Here's how. …

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Last Planner System

5 Easy Tips to Set Your Next Pull Session Up for Success

September 21, 2020

Last Planner Pull Planning implementation in the field is not as easy as it sounds. Here are 5 tips to helps you achieve success for your next pull planning session. …

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Last Planner System

3 Must-Dos After Your Next Pull Planning Session

August 31, 2020

The Pull Planning Session is one of the most critical elements of the Last Planner System and to your successful journey to mastering Lean construction. Here are three must-dos after your next pull planning session. …

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Last Planner System

The Last Planner System® and the Trades: It’s Up to You to Teach Them

August 11, 2020

The Last Planner System® works if used correctly, says Michael Villar, Lean Director at Nevell Group, but you must the GCs and the trades working together. …

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Recent Posts

  • Lean Implementation – 4 Steps for Implementing Builder’s Lean January 19, 2021
  • Lean Construction: 3 Keys to Unlocking Lean in the Field January 12, 2021
  • Breaking Down the 8 Wastes of Lean – Inventory January 5, 2021
  • 7 Rules for a Great Daily Huddle December 28, 2020
  • 6 Visual Communication Tools to Transform the Jobsite December 21, 2020

Categories

  • 8 Forms of Waste (7)
  • Culture (6)
  • Daily Huddle (11)
  • Last Planner System (26)
  • Teamwork (7)
  • Visual Communication (6)

Tags

Collaboration, Constraint Management, Employee Onboarding, Jobsite Safety, Lean Construction, Lean Construction Institute, Lean Tips, Material Delivery Board, Percent Plan Complete, Pull Planning, Transportation in Construction

Authors

  • Brian Winningham, Field Driven Lean
  • Buddy Brumley, Skiles Group
  • Debra Hilmerson, Hilmerson Safety
  • Dick Bayer, The ReAlignment Group
  • Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
  • Frank Coln, NV2A Group
  • Henry Nutt III, Southland Industries
  • Joe Donarumo, Linbeck Group
  • Keyan Zandy, Skiles Group
  • Michael Villar, Nevell Group, Inc.
  • Mitch Rothe, Robins & Morton
  • Nathan Wilke, Skiles Group
  • Thomas Hardy, Skiles Group
  • Toby Bradley, Fisk Electric
  • Tony Creed, TDIndustries
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