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The real-world case for lean construction

Construction Dive

Bringing lean principles of collaboration and waste reduction to processes on and off the jobsite translates into major time and cost savings, experts said.

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How lean construction helps clients and improves contractors’ profits

Construction Dive

Beyond better collaboration and time savings on projects, gains show up in builders’ bottom lines, writes a Rochester, New York, construction executive.

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LEAN Construction Facts

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction FACTS. Core principles of LEAN and LEAN construction predate TOYOTA and TPS. LEAN solutions that integrate People, Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery and that are capable of 30%-40% cost savings are readily available. Simple Introduction to LEAN Construction [link].

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Why LEAN Construction Matters

Job Order Contracting

Robust tools and services are readily available to support LEAN construction planning, procurement and project delivery. For example, the OpenBUILD Solution (TM) supports LEAN procedures and components associated with conceptualizing, designing, budgeting, and building.

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Practical LEAN Construction

Job Order Contracting

Practical LEAN construction frameworks involve robust approaches inclusive of multi-level training, detailed workflows, clear responsibilities, and a common data environment (CDE)*. Guide to Practical LEAN Construction The post Practical LEAN Construction appeared first on 4BT.

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Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are NOT the Same

Job Order Contracting

Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are not the same. Best value / Lean construction is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process that uses robust workflows, a common data environment, and collaborative teams to increase productivity, profits, and innovation in the industry.

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What is Lean Construction?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Lean methodology is most often associated with manufacturing. Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer at Toyota, pioneered the thinking and processes that are now known as Lean. The other core elements of Lean are maximizing customer value and continuous improvement. The methodology focuses on collaboration and accountability.