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Introduction: In the world of construction, anyone can build a project, but only the best can do it while being considerate neighbors. In...

Just-in-time material delivery gets a bad rap in construction sometimes. People usually think it means: Only bringing materials to the...

By: Lucía Armenta As builders, we must recognize that waste is a major obstacle on the job site. We need to take steps to avoid,...

Begin Using Zero Tolerance Zero Tolerance systems on-site work everywhere we try them. The key is to not tolerate bad behaviors on-site,...

Contract Inclusions Do you want to implement Lean on your project? If so, you must specify it. That does not mean you have to pay extra...

“988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Too many people experience...

What is Takt Control? When I first heard the term I did not know what it meant either. To save us some time I will tell you it could...

The Process Probably one of the most useful outlines we can provide for Takt is the step by step outline for how to create one. We hope...

Takt Planning is a detailed one-page, one-process flow schedule that focuses on throughput, production, bottlenecks, and ultimately,...

Create Your Logistics Map Your Logistics Map cannot just be a map you create, post, and use one time. It is a strategic planning tool...

Probably one of the most important questions out there is, what is Takt? Is it like CPM? Is it separate from the Last Planner® System? ...

Since the 1960s construction has been contractually bound by one management system known as the Critical Path Method or CPM. Our current...

In construction, sometimes, you get blinders on and don't dig deep enough to see and prevent possible problems. It is important not to do...

How do we increase production in self-perform work? Well, this is a complicated topic with many aspects to the answer, but I can tell...

I am currently writing the book Elevating Construction Senior Superintendents and just finished the draft of the section suggesting what...

Every plan and schedule should be reviewed before the project NTP. We hope this list of questions can help trigger better conversations...

What Qualifies as a Takt plan? I think sometimes we are too strict about Takt planning formats. We should be strict about Takt planning...

The vast majority of professionals in construction are conditioned to add "fluff" to a schedule so they have enough time for their...

I have tested hundreds of applications for planning and scheduling in construction. What strikes me is that all of them are trying to...

Wondering how to apply this production law in your takt planning? we answer this and much more in this blog.