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Why construction needs to lean into better mentorships

Construction Dive

Teaching early-career professionals should go beyond technical know-how to give future leaders critical thinking and problem-solving skills, writes a senior project manager.

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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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More construction firms see the value of lean

Construction Dive

Companies like Skender, Brasfield & Gorrie and Southland Industries are leveraging lean construction practices to save time, money and resources.

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Willmott Dixon director becomes co-owner of local contractor BSN

Construction Enquirer

He said: “With the heavy cost burden imposed by the major contractors on clients budgets that are already under pressure, a lean and efficient construction model is being welcomed.

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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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Study: Increased productivity could add $5.4B annually to US, Canadian construction industries

Construction Dive

Productivity in construction has been declining, but by adding just 36 seconds per hour of productivity through lean principals and other methods, the numbers will soar, according to the researchers.