Lean Implementation – 4 Steps for Implementing Builder’s Lean
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 …
Lean Construction: 3 Keys to Unlocking Lean in the Field
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. …
Breaking Down the 8 Wastes of Lean – Inventory
Learning about the 8 wastes of Lean on a jobsite is an important step in your Lean journey, because the first step to overcoming waste that will plague your jobsite is being able to recognize and identify the Eight Wastes so you …
7 Rules for a Great Daily Huddle
Daily huddle rules are essential if you want your huddles to be productive and your trade partners engaged. Lean expert and co-author of The Lean Builder, Keyan Zandy, describes 7 rules your should implement in your daily huddles to increase the productivity …
Breaking Down the 8 Types of Waste: Transportation
Learning about the 8 types of waste on a jobsite is an important step in your Lean journey, because the first step to overcoming waste that will plague your jobsite is being able to recognize and identify the 8 Wastes so you …
Daily Huddle Rules – Stay On Track
A construction daily huddle meeting can easily go off track if you have an attendee who happens to have the gift of gab. Lean expert Joe Donarumo explains how to keep your meetings on topic and offers up a few tips on …
Lean Safety on the Jobsite
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. …
Breaking Down the 8 Forms of Waste: Motion
Learning about the 8 Forms of Waste on a jobsite is an important step in your Lean journey. If you’re not familiar with the 8 Wastes, let’s start with the basics. …
Construction Superintendent 2.0: Update and Reboot
Construction Superintendent 2.0 is the new Lean superintendent that is replacing the old school mentality with a new mentality based on terms like collaboration, patience, respect, flexibility, and accountability. …
Daily Huddle Tips – Start on Time, End on Time
For the best daily huddle ideas in Lean construction, The Lean Builder is your premier source. Today’s tip is on the power of starting and ending your daily huddles on time by Lean expert Joe Donarumo. …
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