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Laura Avery: Jul 31, 2025 6:00:00 AM
One of the biggest challenges construction teams face is communication silos. The average project has dozens (if not hundreds) of team members, all coming from separate organizations and with different backgrounds, expertise and financial...
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Laura Avery: Jun 26, 2025 6:00:00 AM
There’s a perception in the construction industry that Lean methods are only meant for megaprojects and ENR 400 contractors. That is, going Lean is a...
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In the construction industry, timelines are often tight and coordination is critical. Therefore, the way teams plan can make or break a project....
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Laura Avery: May 29, 2025 6:00:00 AM
When it comes to project management and planning, those working in construction know the grind better than anyone. Whether you’re out in the field or...
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Traditional modes of planning just weren’t cutting it for Extreme Concrete. As company Vice President Darin Wiebe says: “We could only see a certain...
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The construction industry is facing a major labor shortage, with fewer workers available to meet growing project demands. In 2022 alone, US...
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Alan Boykiw: Feb 27, 2025 6:00:00 AM
I recently read a book called How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors that Determine the Fate of Every Project from Home Renovations to Space...
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Rick Kennedy: Jan 30, 2025 6:00:00 AM
The Last Planner System® has traditionally been associated with whiteboards, tape and sticky notes in a construction trailer Big Room. Many teams...
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Alan Boykiw: Nov 28, 2024 6:00:00 AM
When I walk into a construction jobsite trailer or a planning Big Room, I see laptops, tablets, smartphones, large wall displays and … STICKY NOTES!...
