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May 29
2 min

JIT Material Deliveries

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

The Eight Wastes: The Enemy Against Lean

Lucía Armenta

May 3
4 min

The Eight Wastes: The Enemy Against Lean

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,...

Jason Schroeder

Jan 24
3 min

Zero Tolerance

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

Jason Schroeder

Jan 17
8 min

The Updated Contract Inclusions List

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...

Jason Schroeder

Aug 15, 2022
2 min

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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

Jason Schroeder

Jul 30, 2022
11 min

What is Takt Control?

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...

Elevate Construction

Apr 13, 2022
9 min

Creating a Takt Plan

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...

Elevate Construction

Mar 29, 2022
10 min

Takt Theory

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

Jason Schroeder

Mar 24, 2022
2 min

Logistics is # 1

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...

Elevate Construction

Mar 23, 2022
4 min

What is a Takt Plan?

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? ...

We Do Not Have a Critical Path in Construction, We Have Critical Flow.

Elevate Construction

Mar 14, 2022
3 min

We Do Not Have a Critical Path in Construction, We Have Critical Flow.

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

Elevate Construction

Mar 3, 2022
4 min

Fresh Eyes

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...

Jason Schroeder

Jan 17, 2022
3 min

Production Comparisons

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...

Jason Schroeder

Dec 22, 2021
7 min

The Books Every Super Should Read!

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

Jason Schroeder

Dec 15, 2021
7 min

Schedule Review Questions

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

Jason Schroeder

Dec 14, 2021
2 min

What Qualifies as a Takt plan?

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

Spencer Easton

Nov 30, 2021
7 min

Got Buffers?

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

Spencer Easton

Nov 19, 2021
3 min

Excel for Builders

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

Spencer Easton

Nov 3, 2021
5 min

How do you Apply Kingman's Formula?

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

Jason Schroeder

Nov 2, 2021
4 min

Why Huddle Boards?

What is the purpose of a huddle board? A huddle board should let us see if we are winning daily. It allows everyone on the project site...

Kevin Rice

Oct 28, 2021
3 min

Is Takt Really Magic?

Something I asked my self as I started researching takt and its benefits. Like you; I am newer to takt planning and thought I would take...

Spencer Easton

Aug 26, 2021
3 min

Takt Leveling Production

A construction case study on leveling production by trade to save 40% on the overall duration.

Jun 21, 2021
1 min

Takt Process Resource

The attached excel sheet can be used as a source for Takt Dials and Value Progression Options.

Apr 7, 2021
1 min

Great Guides for Supers

We have distilled some of the best wisdom from history into a few key graphics that will help Superintendents in their role. Check them...

Apr 7, 2021
1 min

Upcoming Super Boot Camp

Are you ready to take your next step as a Superintendent? Join us May 12th for our next Super Boot Camp. If you are interested, please...

Apr 5, 2021
1 min

Remarkable Field Operations

Do you want a strong Field Ops group in your organization? If so, where is the list? Where is the checklist for you to get started? ...

Mar 18, 2021
2 min

Start with Takt

CPM is a requirement for most construction projects. That's fine! We can make that work... If... you start your plan with a Takt plan...

Mar 12, 2021
4 min

How to Elevate Construction Superintendents

Imagine you just came back from an LCI Congress, or a Lean Construction Blog Webinar, or some other lean training. You are excited,...

Mar 12, 2021
2 min

Are You Asking the Right Questions?

So often we begin by just implementing what we have already done, or by doing what we are told to do. Well, are we asking the right...

Feb 26, 2021
3 min

Remarkable Preconstruction

The following list of activities will help you and the project team setup a project for success in preconstruction. Asterisk tasks are...

Feb 26, 2021
4 min

The Integrated Control System

The Integrated Control System is a system, when applied together, will allow a collaborative team to control a remarkable project with...