Building Material Delivery Tracking: 6 Questions to Ask
Building material delivery scheduling and tracking is an essential element of a Lean construction jobsite. Lean expert and author, Keyan Zandy explains.
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Breaking Down the 8 Types of Waste in Lean – Defects
In this breakdown of the 8 types of waste in Lean, expert Lean Author Keyan Zandy delves into defects and rework and how to eliminate them from the jobsite.
Old School Construction Lessons for New School Builders
Old school construction superintendents did not have all the Lean tools and technology we enjoy today, but they still have plenty of knowledge to pass on to the next generation. Skiles Group Senior Superintendent Buddy Brumley shares 5 tips from the old school construction generation that the new school of builders would be wise to learn today.
10 Step Lean Daily Team Huddle Observation Checklist
Your daily team huddle should be periodically observed by a neutral party to identify what is working and what is not by using this 10 item checklist.
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 on their practical application to improve communication and workflow.
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 can begin the work of eliminating them.
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 of your meetings and your jobsite.
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 can begin the work of eliminating them.
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 how to manage those “Sheldon Coopers” in your group.