LEAN Construction Improves Success

By peter.cholakis@verizon.netLEAN Construction Improves Success

LEAN Construction Improves Success

LEAN construction delivers over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties.   The most widely used types are Integrated Project Delivery, IPD for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for renovation, repair, and minor new construction.

LEAN Construction Improves Success
Lean construction requires a balance of strategic, tactical and operational considerations. Within each category, smaller, often day-to-day elements support the process.

In both cases, Owners must be capable and demonstrate leadership and outsourcing management is NOT a viable option.

To succeed with lean construction, many organizations must change their daily
policies and practices—a challenging task that requires ongoing attention.

All participants should make a long-term commitment to continuous improvement.

Lean construction is most successful when organizations implement it at a gradual pace and with realistic expectations.

Benefits don’t occur immediately or even during the first year.
Failures will occur. Learn from them. Accept input from all participants. Adapt
processes and requirements to each organization and its capabilities. Build a
repository of best practices, knowledge and actionable information.
Keep communications open, keep learning and keep improving