Improving the Construction Value Chain is possible for any real property with requisite levels of leadership, competency, and organizational support.
Despite the hype, technology, i.e. BIM, IWMS, etc., is not the solution. Change management and the deployment of LEAN construction delivery methods and related processes have provide to consistently enable the completion of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget.
Unfortunately there is little widespread knowledge or adoption of fundamental LEAN processes throughout the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner).
Core elements of LEAN construction delivery methodology include:
- Collaboration among all internal and external teams
- Financial transparency
- Common data environments
- Mutual trust/respects
- Consistent workflows
- Shared risk/reward
- Initial and ongoing training for all participants and stakeholders
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Operations Manual / Execution Guide
- Long-term relationships
All the tools, training, information, and support are readily available to any owner, A/E, or builder that wants to improve facilities renovation, repair, and construction outcomes.
