Builders, Stop the Waste!
The one New Year’s resolution that guarantees results
On-Site vs. Off-Site Part 2: a Deeper Dive
Closer analysis of total cost leads to the ultimate concept of “total value” in home building
On-Site vs. Off-Site: a Total Cost Analysis for Home Builders
Most builders and component suppliers do a marginal job of calculating true, fully loaded, total cost when comparing various methods. It’s time to remedy that
Putting the Value Back in Value Engineering
It isn't about cutting costs. It's about adding value
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Business Management
Home Building's Version of Insanity
Most sources of waste in home building are repeat offenders, causing incredible losses in time and money for builders, suppliers, and trades alike—and it continues unabated
Lean Building
Advanced Framing for High Performance and Low Waste
On the path to increased efficiency, a builder learns new techniques
Business Management
Process Failure: Product Waste in Home Building
The desire to deny it is strong, but it's time to admit: Most product waste in home building has its roots in bad process. Let's look at what to do about it
Framing + Building Envelope
4 Strategies to Reduce Jobsite Framing Waste
Excess or unused wood accounts for up to 40% of jobsite waste, according to estimates from the NAHB.
Engineered Wood
How to Boost Framing Efficiencies, Reduce Callbacks With Laminated Strand Lumber
Laminated strand lumber (LSL) is more than just engineered wood; it’s a veritable jack-of-all-trades suitable for a diverse range of framing applications
Lean Building
Techniques to reduce waste at construction sites gain favor
Five new methods are attracting attention.
Lean Building
5 Proven Ways to Optimize Construction Framing
Advanced framing can save materials and time while boosting your homes’ efficiencies. Here are five techniques that can be adopted independently
Construction Quality
Rework—What It Is and Ways to Avoid It
Rework is a common cause of schedule creep and cost overruns. Here's how to know what failures trigger rework so you can avoid them
Lean Building
PO vs. VPO—Another ‘Voice of the Process’
Your processes can teach you so much and save you a lot of cash. But you need metrics
Lean Building
Top 10 Lean Building Myths Busted
From the lack of meaningful savings to the overwhelming time commitment, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam refutes the most common misconceptions about implementing Lean process in home building
