Laura Avery

Construction team using Nialli Visual Planner on a laptop and an interactive display.

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Collaboration requires colocation! Tips for building your modern Big Room

Picture of Laura Avery 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...

Digital Transformation Big Rooms Lean Construction
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Four construction workers wearing hard hats and hi-vis vests engage in a discussion on a jobsite, with one of them holding a clipboard and pen.

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Small crews, smart moves: How going Lean benefits smaller contractors

Picture of Laura Avery 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...

Pull Planning Last Planner System Lean Construction Customer story
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Amusing scene of a man's legs poking through a hole in the ceiling during a DIY project gone wrong.

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Plannerisms: 15 project management sayings to inspire you

Picture of Laura Avery 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...

Planning Project Management
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