Category Archives: lean-construction

Thinking about using technology to step up your project planning? Many contractors have amplified the benefits of a Lean or Last Planner® approach through the use of digital tools. Here’s a rundown of how your projects will change, and tips to set you up for success from industry expert Hal Macomber. 1. Identify a Guide

It's inevitable that your schedule on any project will be subject to changes, but is everyone getting the same accurate information? Too often, teams aren't notified in a consistent manner when there's been an update to the project, resulting in confusion, delays and even disputes. The larger the project, the more of an issue this is likely to become. Watch the video below to learn how enabling...

You have the right team in place, the materials have arrived on time, and even the weather is cooperating. “What could go wrong?” you think to yourself as the steam rises from your coffee in a perfect arc. And yet, three months later, the project is behind schedule, over budget, and no one even has time for coffee. How did this happen?

If it feels like you hear about a new construction technology every week, you’re not alone. The construction technology sector (or “ConTech,” as it’s known to its friends) is exploding and there’s a lot of noise (and confusion) about where to focus your time and energy. According to McKinsey, ConTech companies have attracted over $10 billion in investment since 2011, a level of engagement that...

Time is money on a job site, but all too often meetings are lengthy and unproductive. Planning meetings get derailed and turn into finger-pointing sessions, and by the end you've lost more time without making progress or finding ways to gain on your schedule.

Katherine Van Adzin: Hi, everyone! Let’s start off this week with a brief introduction to our guest, Colin Milberg. Colin, tell us about yourself.

Katherine Van Adzin: Today we’re talking about profit velocity! To start off, could you define what it is?

Read our case study on BOND Brothers, a general contractor based in Medford, Massachusetts, that implemented Touchplan on a recent project for Lahey Hospital's General Internal Medicine department. Find out how the team overcame a late start and an unexpected change order to finish this complex project five weeks early with money saved.

Read our case study on Granger Construction, a general contractor based in Lansing, Michigan, that undertook a $3.1 million project to substantially renovate the 5 Foster Pediatric Unit of Sparrow Hospital. Working against a hard deadline in a high-stakes environment, the team finished six weeks ahead of schedule to reopen the pediatrics unit sooner with cost savings that enabled upgrades to the...