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  • Why
  • Who
  • Membership
  • Training
    • Master Class
    • Master Class Login
    • Workshop Experience
  • Book
    • The Lean Builder Book
    • The Lean Builder Audiobook
    • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Podcasts
Managing Constraints

Managing Constraints – Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

By Keyan Zandy, Skiles GroupNovember 4, 2025
Why Lean Construction Is Your Next Smart Move

Let’s Be Straightforward: Why Lean Construction Is Your Next Smart Move

By Benjamin CarterJuly 22, 2025
Visual Communication: The Secret Weapon for Lean Construction Success

Visual Communication: The Secret Weapon for Lean Construction Success

By Keyan Zandy, Skiles GroupJuly 1, 2025
How to Run a Pull Plan Meeting

Running a Pull Plan Meeting

By Keyan Zandy, Skiles GroupApril 16, 2024
Leadership Lessons from The Lean Builder: A Builder's Guide to Applying Lean Tools in the Field

Leadership Lessons from The Lean Builder: 4 Simple Rules to Help You Be a Better Lean Builder

By Frank Coln, SuperintendentJanuary 9, 2024
Takt Towers - Why Pushing Doesn't Work

Takt Towers – Why Pushing Doesn’t Work!

By Jason Schroeder, Elevate ConstructionJuly 31, 2023
Constraints & Roadblocks: Why Expanding Our Definition Matters

Constraints & Roadblocks: Why Expanding Our Definition Matters

By Jason Schroeder, Elevate ConstructionFebruary 6, 2023
DPR Construction Quality Leader, Paz Arroyo on A Field Walk

A Field Walk with Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction Quality Leader

By Keyan Zandy, Skiles GroupMay 31, 2022
Persistent Problem Solving in Construction

Persistent Problem Solving in the Construction Industry

By Brian Winningham, Field Driven LeanOctober 12, 2021

Lean Tools to Maximize Value in the Field

By Keyan Zandy, Skiles GroupJune 15, 2021
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Recent Blog Posts
  • Overcoming Resistance to Change
  • Pull Planning – Building Trust, Reliability, and Results on Every Project
  • Redefining Hard Work on the Jobsite
  • The Moneyball Mindset: How Great Builders Win with Data and Discipline
  • Managing Constraints – Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
Recent Podcasts
  • The Chiles Bros: One Lean Geek. One Old Dawg. (Episode 92)
  • Family, Flow, and Old Dawgs with Jeff Reilly (Episode 91)
  • The Old Dawgs Live at LCI Congress 2025 (Episode 90)
  • Farm Boy Flow with a Bit of Grit with Boone White (Episode 89)
  • The Selfish Servant with Jesse “Chuy” Hernandez (Episode 88)
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  • Last Planner System (126)
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Authors

Adam Hoots, Construction ACHE Solutions
Ashlee McMillan
Benjamin Carter
Brian Winningham, Field Driven Lean
Buddy Brumley, Skiles Group
Debra Hilmerson, Hilmerson Safety
Denton Wilson
Dick Bayer, The ReAlignment Group
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, The Boldt Company
Frank Coln, Superintendent
Henry Nutt III, Southland Industries
Jason Schroeder, Elevate Construction
Jesus (Jesse) D. Hernandez, Jr.
Joe Donarumo, Skiles Group
Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh, Skiles Group
Katherine Van Adzin, Construction Technology Expert
Kevin Carey
Keyan Zandy, Skiles Group
Lucas Wilke
Michael Villar, Nevell Group, Inc.
Michel Handfield, Valueadd Lean
Mitch Rothe, Robins & Morton
Nathan Wilke, Skiles Group
Rafael Franca, Construction Technology Expert
Rebecca Snelling, RS Consulting
Seth Harrison
Thomas Hardy, Skiles Group
Toby Bradley, Fisk Electric
Tony Creed, TDIndustries

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