Can CM-at-Risk be Lean?
By Andy Fulton The triangle below shows the separate but interdependent nature of a CM-at-Risk (CMAR) contract (commercial terms) with
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Lean Design
17 PreCon Outputs
We’ve covered “When Should PreCon Begin?” and “Who and What Should PreCon Include?” Now from our 75+ world-wide experts, from
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Who and What Should PreCon Include?
“We do not win on the project – we win in PreConstruction.” – Jason Schroeder On a sliding scale, the
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When does PreCon Begin?
LOOKING BACKThe term “Preconstruction” (“PreCon” for short) is vague and its meaning and content has been evolving over the decades.
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TVD 3 Best Practices
TVD is gaining ground fast with owners, often emerging as a contractual requirement—and for good reason. Why wouldn’t a client
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Sharif Khalje: Adding Precast Into the Skyline Mix
Precast highrise facades are regaining ground for several reasons: low cost per square foot, compliance with new energy codes (maximum
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RFP Proposal and Contract Language for using Last Planner® in Design
This blog post discusses the use of Last Planner® in Design, and the language used here can be easily incorporated
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Last Planner® System in Design
PERFORMING THE DESIGN WORK PLAN UPDATEPerform at the beginning of your regular Design Update Meeting, (30-45 MINUTES) Did (Status tags,
Read moreBusiness Case for Lean in Design
“How do design professionals improve client outcomes and maximize design excellence? Designers indicated these two factors were most valuable to
Read moreComparison of Last Planner® in Construction vs Design
We’re often asked “What are the basic differences between Last Planner(R) in Construction vs in Design?” The process itself is
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