Lean Construction
Shape your organization to foster agility so that you can efficiently react to the arising challenges threatening the construction industry
The current state of the world, characterized by labor shortages, low productivity, and the rising cost of materials, has clear implications for the construction ecosystem. To address these challenges, we leverage a holistic approach inspired by Lean manufacturing principles.
Our expertise in Lean construction focuses on improving efficiency, productivity, and quality in construction projects by maximizing value and minimizing waste. This approach supports construction companies in executing their most profitable projects with greater agility and flexibility, ensuring they are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. We are committed to delivering exceptional value by focusing on what matters most to our clients.
Client results
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How we can help
Commercial strategy
Define the criteria for exploring business prospects, manage the business funnel, create a tailored budgeting tool, leverage smart contracts, and incorporate sustainability into the strategy.
Optimized planning
Select a construction strategy, eliminate constraints for short-term tasks, leverage pull planning, develop a milestone plan with well-defined deliverables, and manage resources globally and continuously.
Resource accessibility
Implement a war room, optimize internal and external logistics flows, optimize equipment maintenance, ensure material organization, standardize work, and develop a sourcing strategy.
Agile organization
Create communication and team development routines, rethink the organizational structure and governance model, and implement flexible work mechanisms.
Impact
15 to 25%
Average sales increase
10 to 20%
Average construction costs reduction
> 80%
Average on-time delivery
Key Concepts of Lean Construction
Lean construction prioritizes delivering what the client values the most. We will work with you to understand your needs and focus on activities that add real value to the project. Once the key value drivers are identified and understood, that value is delivered using our methodologies alongside proven industry practices.
We identify and eliminate waste in the construction process. Common types of waste include: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Extra processing.
- Our approach encourages ongoing improvement through regular reflection and iterative adjustments. We learn from each project to enhance future performance.
- Kaizen’s expertise in continuous improvement ensures that top industry professionals are dedicated to making your project more efficient.
Our Integrated Project Delivery method integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants. The goal is to optimize project results, increase value, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency.
We use pull planning techniques, scheduling tasks based on demand rather than pre-set timelines. Materials and resources are delivered just in time, avoiding excess inventory and reducing waste.
We monitor progress using performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with Lean principles.
Our Lean Construction Management Solutions
- Detailed Scheduling: Creating comprehensive project schedules that align with Lean principles to ensure timely completion.
- Risk Management: Identifying potential risks early and developing strategies to mitigate them.
- Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocating resources to avoid bottlenecks and ensure smooth project flow.
- Process Mapping: Analyzing current processes to identify and eliminate non-value-adding activities.
- Lean Tools Implementation: Using tools like 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping to streamline workflows.
- Sustainability Practices: Incorporating sustainable practices to reduce material waste and environmental impact.
- Integrated Project Teams: Forming collaborative teams that include all key stakeholders to enhance communication and decision-making.
- Regular Coordination Meetings: Holding frequent meetings to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly.
- Transparent Communication Channels: Establishing clear and open lines of communication among all project participants.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinating with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered exactly when needed.
- Inventory Management: Implementing systems to manage inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
- Workflow Synchronization: Ensuring that project phases are synchronized to minimize waiting times and delays.
- 3D Modeling: Creating detailed 3D models to improve visualization and detect potential conflicts early.
- Clash Detection: Using BIM to identify and resolve clashes before construction begins, reducing rework.
- Data Integration: Integrating various data sources into the BIM model for better project management and decision-making.
- Post-Project Reviews: Conducting reviews after project completion to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
- Feedback Loops: Establishing mechanisms for continuous feedback from all stakeholders to drive ongoing improvements.
- Training and Development: Providing training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of project teams in Lean methodologies.
Insights
Success Story
The Power of Continuous Improvement in Construction
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Our Approach
The KAIZEN™ approach begins with an end-to-end analysis. This analysis leads to a customized solution design and implementation plan. The contribution of the teams is critical to the success of any Lean journey. We organize our customers’ teams to break functional silos and develop continuous improvement skills.
We support our clients in implementing the initiative’s plan, ensuring set objectives are met.
Capital Project Excellence
Many of our clients have recognized that their core strength is producing a product rather than managing projects. Capital Projects means making significant, long-term investments to improve assets. The KAIZEN™ “Capital Project Excellence” approach boosts the company’s return on investment and encourages a culture of continuous improvement.
Change Management
Kaizen Institute’s approach is practical, pragmatic, and collaborative. We work with our customers in their Gemba – where the action takes place – and observe the opportunities first-hand.
Our experts combine deep expertise with refined analytical and problem-solving skills, bringing an external and fact-based perspective to the industry’s challenges and opportunities.
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We create customized solutions for every business area
Kaizen Institute works directly with the client teams, with a “Hands On” and “Teaching by Doing” approach
Kaizen Institute works directly with the client teams, with a “Hands On” and “Learning by Doing” approach