Work Smarter, Not Harder: Sharpen Your Axe
Work Smarter, Not Harder sums up what Lean Construction is all about. This blog relates a childhood story that taught a very valuable life-lesson about working smarter.
Episode 1: “Hoots on the Ground” Podcast Launch
This week we debut The Lean Builder’s official podcast, “Hoots on the Ground,” with our host Adam Hoots. In this episode, The Lean Builder creators Keyan Zandy & Joe Donarumo introduce the podcast series, goals, format, and host Adam Hoots.
RespectIN’ Construction People
Learn The Last Planner System’s Lean Respect for People by following three basic concepts outlined by Lean Expert Adam Hoots of Construction ACHE Solutions.
How Lean Supports Better Work Life Balance
The importance of a better work life balance cannot be stressed enough with all the added pressure in today’s society. Learn how Lean supports a better and healthier work life balance.
A Field Walk With Steve Turner of FPI Builders
This month we’re kicking off a regular blog feature called, “A Field Walk With…” This Q&A style series will feature Lean practitioners sharing insights on their journey as well as advice on securing buy-in, tips for implementation, and more. As our community is built for shared learning, we trust you’ll find value from reading about their experience and examples.
Lean Tools to Maximize Value in the Field
Lean Tools such as pull planning, constraint management, and visual communication boards will help in the implementation of The Last Planner System. Lean construction expert and author Keyan Zandy explains.
5 Challenges for Lean Implementation
5 Challenges for Lean Implementation will help explain the reasons why Lean may be failing on your construction jobsite. Lean expert and author Keyan Zandy explains. 5 Challenges for Lean Implementation – 5 Reasons Lean Is Failing on Your Jobsite I’ve made many mistakes on my Lean journey, but the most considerable detour has involved…
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.
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.