Lean Construction Blog

Improving daily work doesn’t have to be overwhelming—small, intentional changes can create big impacts. In this week’s article, Tom Richert breaks down how to take the first steps toward making daily work more efficient, predictable, and productive using Lean principles. ??? What you’ll learn: ? Why small improvements lead to big results over time ? How to identify waste and bottlenecks in your daily workflows ? Practical steps to start making incremental, sustainable changes today If you’re looking for actionable ways to improve daily work and build momentum on your Lean journey, this article provides the insights you need to get started. #LeanConstruction #ContinuousImprovement

[Conference Session] In this session, Glenn will provide an overview and status report on the initiatives to cause a Lean transformation of the Global Construction Industry. Register now: https://buff.ly/4k5WWiX #LastPlannerSystem #LeanConstruction

In the 5th Last Planner System Conference, Tom will present the principles and mechanics of LPS. He’ll also describe each of the five key LPS elements and how they work together as a complete system. Register here: https://buff.ly/1MSfxzs

[Conference Session] Good hand-offs from one performer to the next have always been an important part of LPS. LPS features a rigorous process and metrics for making reliable commitments, such as the Percent Plan Complete (PPC), that helps reduce waste and frustration in weekly planning meetings. Reliable commitments and PPC, however, focus primarily on the upstream side of the hand-off: What are we committing to do? What about commitments on the other side of the handoff: Who is committing to use what was produced and how quickly will they do so? Register now: https://buff.ly/4k5WWiX

A big thank you to Join for being a Deluxe Exhibitor! Join is a collaborative decision-making platform that helps project teams make informed choices faster, improving alignment and transparency in preconstruction. By streamlining data and communication, Join empowers teams to deliver better outcomes with greater confidence. If you’re interested in sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, check out our Sponsor and Exhibitor Kit to learn more! https://buff.ly/4k5WWiX

[Conference Session] Validation and contract negotiation are crucial in Integrated Project Delivery. In this session, James will discuss the best practices for validation and contract negotiation, with examples for how to avoid costly mistakes when setting up IPD. Last Chance to Register with Early Bird: https://buff.ly/4k5WWiX #LastPlannerSystem #LeanConstruction

Attend the 5th Annual Last Planner System Conference to listen to Victor, who will present a new paradigm for collaborative leadership, introduce a leadership “tool box” to match the lean best practices tool box and discuss what it takes to become a high-performance leader in Lean Construction. Register here: https://buff.ly/1MSfxzs

Hard work is often praised in construction, but is all hard work truly valuable? In this week’s article, Jesse Hernandez explores the nuances of hard work, distinguishing between effort that drives progress and effort that simply adds waste to the process. ??? What you’ll learn: ? The difference between effective work and wasted effort ? How Lean principles help identify and eliminate non-value-adding tasks ? Strategies to work smarter, not harder in construction If you want to maximize efficiency while reducing burnout, this article provides key insights into rethinking the way we define hard work. ?? Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3D6BnOE #LeanConstruction

[Conference Session] In this session, Dick will discuss the current state of PDB and IPD, trends that owners and project teams should be aware of, and give guidance to what the next 5 years may look like. Last Chance to Register with Early Bird: https://buff.ly/4k5WWiX #LastPlannerSystem #LeanConstruction

Attend the 5th Annual Last Planner System Conference to hear Atul delve into the latest advancements in VDC technologies and methodologies, showcasing their transformative impact on project outcomes. Register here: https://buff.ly/1MSfxzs