Clearly there is a difference between Construction and making Cars
This site provides practical advice gained from our experience in attempting LEAN in a Construction environment. It is for people seeking information on LEAN. Whether you are Client, Manufacturer, Designer, or a Contractor, in any industry, the issues are the same. Engineers are often under the illusion that they design things, nearly all what they do consists of nudging forward descent with modification. LEAN is an identical a system in that it requires a nudge. The site has information, practical advice and explanation to those attempting the use of LEAN Construction theory. Eliminating WASTE and creating VALUE is a learning and thinking process The challenge is that LEAN is an example of an un-designed system, self ordered through the action of individuals, rather than achieved by procedures, tools or metrics. Training is key. This site is dedicated to the use of LEAN Procedures in the construction Industry and how to implement the use of LEAN in practical terms. A decade of construction industry inexperience?
CE Dti 16.10.09 - news! Since Sir John Egan’s Task Force published its report Rethinking Construction in 1998, there has been some progress, but nowhere near enough. Few of the Egan targets has been met in full, while most have fallen considerably short. 73% of contracts exceed the tender price and 70% exceeded time estimates GCCP (1998) Where improvement has been achieved, too often the commitment to Egan's principles has been skin-deep. In some sectors, such as housing, construction simply does not matter, because there is such limited understanding of how value can be created through the construction process. For the last decade, the industry has been sheltered by a healthy economy. This has enabled construction to prosper without having to strive for innovation. The current economic crisis is a perfect opportunity for us to think again. We can not afford to waste it. A call for LEAN renewal. UK.GOV 24.06.10 - news! UK Government contact six million public sector workers and declare objective of "more Value for less" and "eradication of Waste"! Input sought from workforce. Is this a case of an anonymous LEAN Procedure directive to resolve financial deficit crisis in UK? What could be the lessons? 1. Use or create a crisis for change 2. Use LEAN Thinking and Initiatives (Don't mention LEAN!) 3. Consult the "coal face", capture and filter ideas 4. Eradicate Waste and increase Value 5. Review and celebrate your success Read the report HERE What is eliminating Waste and creating Value?
Lean Construction Procedures explained. Learning LCP process, analysis. Help eliminating waste. and create value systems from Lean Construction theory. View Lean construction risk and Lean Continuous improvement and LEAN thinking. Learn the background to LEAN and start LEAN Construction with a Strategy |
LEAN Construction"Allow quality LEAN thinking time, make important decisions before they are urgent"
"Luck is when planning and LEAN Construction opportunity meet"
"Risk is only an LEAN Construction opportunity missed!"
"This LEAN Project has been a huge success. Health and Safety compliance has been exemplary. The management team have exceeded expectations, delivering the project on programme, but ahead of planned completion date, within budget and to high quality standard. The introduction of Lean Procedures has been a showcase demonstrating the benefit of minimising waste and adding value."
Water Solutions Manager – Major Water Company 
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