Lean Construction’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
Lean building is never about dumbing down houses and making them hard to sell; it’s about adding value
Reduce Lumber Usage With a Lean Strategy
On this episode of The Weekly, TrueNorth Development President Scott Sedam lays out a six-week…
Precut Framing Field Test: Does This Off-Site Solution Earn Its Keep?
Real-world field assessments aim to find out whether precut framing is an off-site construction solution that truly boosts productivity and reduces waste
Decrease Lumber Use With High-Performance Building Strategies
As softwood lumber prices reach new heights, home builders may want to consider high-performance…
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Off-Site Construction
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
Business Management
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
Lean Building
How to Save Serious Money With Progressive Value Engineering
See how Loudermilk Homes is saving thousands of dollars on every home it builds
Lean Building
Putting the Value Back in Value Engineering
It isn't about cutting costs. It's about adding value
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
Business Management
The Variance Measurement Quagmire—the Nightmare Continues
Managers use some remarkably creative ways to avoid reporting variance. That’s the first mistake
Business Management
The Lazy Engineer Isn't Interested in Efficiency
Wanted: A new job description for an old profession
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
