Alan Boykiw

A construction professional in a modern office is deeply focused while working on a laptop.

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How big things get done: Think slow. Act fast.

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 Exploration, and Everything in Between by Bent Flyvbjerg. As I read through the examples of...

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A wall is filled with sticky notes for lean construction planning.

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Stuck on success: Why sticky notes still dominate construction planning

When I walk into a construction jobsite trailer or a planning Big Room, I see laptops, tablets, smartphones, large wall displays and … STICKY NOTES!...

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Team using Nialli Visual Planner

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4 things your construction planning software needs for better TTV

Digital construction planning teams today expect their software applications to be intuitive, efficient and valuable from day one. In my role as a...

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Construction workers celebrating a project completion

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How adopting a lean corporate culture inspires creativity

Minimizing waste and increasing value are two of the main tenets of lean construction practice. Reducing waste is more easily accomplished, as it can...

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Lean construction practices that support sustainability

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3 types of sustainability supported by lean practices

When one thinks about sustainability in construction, it’s almost always the physical aspect of the building that comes to mind. Terms such as LEED,...

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Construction team using Nialli Visual Planner for pull planning on a construction project

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Pull planning: Building better teams that get things done

When timelines are tight and staying on budget is crucial, the planning method you choose has a significant impact on construction project outcomes....

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