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 …
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The Business Case for Lean and Michigan’s Community of Practice
How do Lean project teams deliver better project outcomes? At the 2017 summer conference of the Michigan Association of Physical Plant Administrators (MiAPPA) in Big Rapids, MI, Joan Piccariello, (Director of Program Development at the Lean Construction Institute), shared shared …
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 …
