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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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Visual Communication

6 Visual Communication Tools to Transform the Jobsite

December 21, 2020

These 6 visual communication tools can help transform your jobsite into a visual workspace as well as increase productivity and reduce costly errors. …

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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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Daily Huddle, Visual Communication

Construction Site Safety Using Lean Principles

August 03, 2020

Take your construction site safety to the next level using lean principles. Lean expert Joe Donarumo explains how to use Lean tools such as the Daily Huddle and Visual Communication Boards to boost project safety. …

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Visual Communication

The Power of Visual Communication

July 07, 2020

Visual communication is an essential element when it comes to the practice of Lean principles. In this blog, Lean expert Joe Donarumo details 4 tips to make your workspace a visual powerhouse. …

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Visual Communication

Do You See What I See? Three Ways Visual Communication Can Improve Your Jobsite

February 18, 2020

The reasons for this communication gap between different teams was a lack of visual communication. In our line of work, visual communication plays a critical role in our everyday operations and outcomes. It allows better trade-to-trade collaboration, leading to improved overall productivity. …

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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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