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Lean Construction Principles & Best Practices

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There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles.

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

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Construction delivery methods matter. They are the means by which a construction project gets from idea to completion. That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. What Is a Construction Delivery Method?

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The 5 Lean Principles: Definitions & How to Use Them

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Lean management originated in Japan, where it grew out of the Toyota Production System. This led to lean manufacturing, but today lean is used in more industries, such as project management, software development, construction and more. Lean principles come from the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), where founders James P.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. When to Use It: The Waterfall approach is great for manufacturing and construction projects , which are highly structured, and when it’s too expensive to pivot or change anything after the fact. Try ProjectManager for free!

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Exploring Lean Manufacturing: Principles and Benefits

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Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. By identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities, organizations can optimize their processes and improve overall performance.

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10 Top Process Improvement Tools You Need to Create a More Sustainable Business

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To generate a clear business case, organizations need to write business operations with sustainability in mind, which can be done by the following two steps: Document their business processes. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability. At the core of every business are business processes.

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Good Scrum Master; Bad Scrum Master

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Good scrum masters promote a community where information is freely shared and the team is comfortable with constructive conflict. They help teams navigate the process of becoming a team and recognise that it’s a continuous journey. Good scrum masters also invest time in learning about Lean, Kanban and XP.