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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.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Waste and inefficiencies resulting in repair, renovation, or new construction projects failing to meet owners’ expectations can be greatly minimized. ntegrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the form of LEAN Job Order Contracting changes the traditional roles and relationships of key project stakeholders.

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A Primer on LEAN Construction Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Another key aspect of LEAN construction delivery is gathering the right team.

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A Primer on LEAN Construction Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Another key aspect of LEAN construction delivery is gathering the right team.

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How construction companies can leverage the power of data

LetsBuild

Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind.

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Collaborative Construction Solution

Job Order Contracting

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. Communication of technical details and financial visibility and transparency are greatly improved the use of locally research detailed unit price book.

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Rethinking Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

Job order contracting is a project delivery method that was developed to expedite the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and “minor” new construction projects facing real property portfolios owners. JOC Programs may involve general repair, renovation, and new construction, or be limited in some way. Absolutely not.

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