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July 8, 2024
Lean Construction in the Mechanical Plumbing Industry: A Revolution in Efficiency and Quality
What is Lean Construction?
Lean construction is a relationship-oriented, production management-based approach to construction project delivery. At its heart, the Lean approach focuses on identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities, also known as “waste,” throughout the construction process. Its primary goals are maximizing stakeholder value while minimizing waste, all while heavily emphasizing inter-team collaboration.
Lean Construction is a mindset, a way of thinking, rather than a technique.
6 Tenets of Lean Construction
Respect for People: Respect the team and value what they do through constant communication and helpful feedback.
Optimize the Whole: The traditional construction approach assumes that most project teams do only their work and nothing else. However, bringing in different project participants for more involvement in other construction phases brings a friendlier and conflict-free environment.
Eliminate Waste: Identify and eliminate non-value-adding activities, or “waste,” throughout construction.
Focus on Flow: Create a smooth, uninterrupted workflow by optimizing the sequence of tasks and minimizing bottlenecks.
Generate Value: Clients need more than what is in plans and specifications. Lean construction goes a step further to streamline a client’s requirements. Understanding the client’s needs requires deep trust established in the early planning phases.
Continuous Improvement: During every project step, construction teams should identify opportunities for improvement and take necessary actions to implement them. Continuous improvement means less waste, more efficiency, and better results.
Lean Construction is revolutionizing the construction industry, where precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are crucial. By implementing the lean methodology, Archer has eliminated waste, maximized value, and delivered high-quality projects to our clients on time and within budget.
