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Can CM-at-Risk be Lean?

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Andy Fulton 56 Views 0 Comments

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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17 PreCon Outputs

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 Dan Fauchier 79 Views 0 Comments

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?

February 7, 2023February 8, 2023 Dan Fauchier 78 Views 0 Comments

“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?

January 31, 2023February 8, 2023 Dan Fauchier 63 Views 0 Comments

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

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Ryan Little 408 Views 0 Comments

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

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 SHARIF KHALJE 305 Views 0 Comments

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

July 1, 2021July 2, 2021 Dan Fauchier 225 Views 0 Comments

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

June 30, 2021July 2, 2021 Andy Fulton 252 Views 0 Comments

PERFORMING THE DESIGN WORK PLAN UPDATEPerform at the beginning of your regular Design Update Meeting, (30-45 MINUTES) Did (Status tags,

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Business Case for Lean in Design

June 30, 2021July 1, 2021 Dan Fauchier 239 Views 0 Comments

“How do design professionals improve client outcomes and maximize design excellence? Designers indicated these two factors were most valuable to

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Comparison of Last Planner® in Construction vs Design

June 30, 2021July 19, 2021 Dan Fauchier 208 Views 0 Comments

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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