Lean process and methods are slowly gaining a foothold in the building industry, producing dramatic reductions in cost and schedule. In this informative webinar, well-known building industry consultant Scott Sedam presents real-world examples demonstrating that an intense focus on Lean Design is essential for builders to gain the astounding results achieved in other industries. Based upon the experience from 40 Lean process implementations in homebuilding you will learn how:
* Lean process is essential, both for coping with the down market and preparing for recovery
* Lean Design is the little-understood critical link in Lean process implementation
* Closing the gap between architectural plans and construction drawings is fundamental
to Lean
* Complexity is the enemy of Lean – and how to reduce and control it through Lean Design
* Savings averaging $10K per unit can be achieved through an intense focus on Lean
Improve Profits 2% To 10%
By Increasing Efficiencies And Cutting Costs
by: Chuck Shinn
For the last 40 years, I have been working with homebuilders
to improve profitability through the use of integrated and
accurate management and information systems. The use
of integrated systems eliminates duplication and protects
the integrity of the information generated throughout the
process. Anyone involved in building a home or in any of
the processes along the way knows the value of consistent
and accurate information.
Check out the whitepaper at http://buildbettercheaperfasternow.net/cs_design.php
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