While lean theories were first designed for and implemented in manufacturing, it has proven effective in reducing costs and improving productivity in HVAC construction. Lean seeks to minimize ...

Every contractor has seen it happen: a project design that, for whatever reason, exceeds the owner's budget. If there's no leeway to spend more—and these days, there usually isn't—the contractor has ...

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift as lean methodologies are increasingly integrated with sustainable practices. This approach seeks to enhance project delivery by ...

The latest developments at construction and construction management firms in 2017-18: Bernards introduced market segment experts to lead the pursuit, management, and construction of all projects ...

The construction industry has always been marked by struggles with low margins and high risk. Lean construction offers one possible solution to these issues, but as a project delivery approach, it ...

Over-processing is applying more resources than are required, needed or requested. Examples include using copper instead of PVC, getting additional signatures on requisitions, duplicating data on ...

The Lean construction movement is on the march. Its parent organization, the Lean Construction Institute, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. LCI now has 218 corporate members, 38 owner members ...

There is some discussion in construction today about which is better to use — Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Lean Construction. You need to consider what each process offers before choosing ...

Lean principles ensure everyone is on the same page from day one of a project and that each team member maintains a shared understanding of tasks, risks, goals, and procedures throughout construction.

The construction industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for sophisticated facilities in advanced manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and life sciences, with the construction value in those ...