Friday, May 20, 2022 | Lean is a guiding philosophy at Granger Construction. In the following video, Granger Lean Operations Manager Chris Scharlach reflects on his Lean journey in the construction industry. “I think I had heard the term ‘Lean’ …
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BIM Coordination Meetings Keep MSU STEM Project Lean
As work continues on the Michigan State University STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, Michigan’s first-ever Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) building, Granger team members see success from weekly BIM Coordination meetings. What is BIM? “BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is a way …
Planning FFE (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment)
Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) are details Owners often discuss with specialty vendors rather than Construction Management partners. However, planning these features early and often throughout your project can save time and money while leading to a better final deliverable. …
Using Pull Planning to Improve Efficiency
Lean Construction technique helps reduce waste In lean construction, one of the keys to success is centered on getting all of the experts who are supervising the work – called “last planners” – to work collaboratively in developing a plan …
Why Building Lean has Big Benefits
Lean Construction Improves Safety, Maximizes Efficiency Unlike traditional construction techniques, Lean project delivery seeks to eliminate waste at every step of the project with a focus on flow efficiency, continuous improvement and respect for project participants. A Lean approach works …
The Business Case for Lean and Michigan’s Community of Practice
The construction industry has traditionally relied on anecdotal evidence to suggest how Lean project teams deliver better project outcomes. During a recent presentation, however, Joan Piccariello, director of program development at the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), shared empirical evidence that …
Lean: How the Plus/Delta process helps continuous improvement
As one of the central pillars of Lean construction philosophy, incorporating a culture of continuous improvement is essential if companies are serious about positively impacting overall efficiency. As discussed in this space before, continuous improvement is centered around the idea …
MSUFCU HQ2 Construction: A study in planning efficiency
What are the tangible benefits of thoughtful planning on a construction project? How can the planning process positively affect the project from the very beginning and continue long after the first shovel is put in the ground? The answers to …
Leaning into Continuous Improvement
Lean principle helps companies maximize efficiency, reduce waste Most construction managers and owners know that incorporating Lean construction principles has numerous tangible benefits, including reducing waste, improving safety and increasing overall quality. According to some studies, Lean construction projects are …
Use of Lean principles accelerates Monroe County jail project
Ohio project benefits from Lean principles, technology The flow has started for the entire project. That’s how Granger Construction Project Engineer Evan Schroeder recently described the biggest change that’s been realized by incorporating Lean construction principles on the Monroe County …
