01/15/2018
Attorney
· Lawyer
Lean Construction has been changing the construction industry over the last two decades. While hard to believe given the technological advances, the productivity of the construction industry has been declining since 1964. New technologies have aided in reducing the cost of designs and construction, but they have not greatly improved the management of the construction process.
One of the main tenants of Lean is 5S. Contractors unfamiliar with Lean Construction might encounter 5S tags or labeling on jobsites. The methodology, adapted from the original Toyota version, is designed to promote an environment of cleanliness and organization to increase employee productivity.
The Lean system is designed to increase productivity, reduce safety hazards and provide cost savings. As more construction companies adopt the practice, both contractors and subcontractors alike will work on Lean job sites.
