Lean Tactics for Architects, Engineers, and IPD Contractors

J.T. Brown

• Publisher: ASQ Quality Press
• Year: 2018
• ISBN:
  9781953079152
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Architektur
• Subtopic: Berufspraxis in der Architektur

Implementing lean is the best way to become a high-performing design firm. By improving design and construction services production, architecture/engineering/IPD construction (A/E/C) firms automatically improve their design products and their profitability. They have great repeat clients, they do wonderful design, they have fewer lawsuits, and contractors respect them.Good project management is absolutely critical to A/E/C business success, and applying lean design processes is the most effective way to improve project management. Doing it right takes determination, and it will significantly change the way you work. It's not rocket science, but it's also not for the timid. However, it will be well worth it: when lean design is functioning properly and your firm becomes very high-performing, you could be earning a consistent 30% profit while providing better services and projects. This book will show you how to become one of the really high-performing firms!

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Copyright page
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures and Tables
• Introduction
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: Defining High-Performing A/E Firms
• Chapter 2: Four Ways to Improve Profitability
• Chapter 3: Elements of Lean Design
• Chapter 4: Five-Year Lean Financial Expectations
• Chapter 5: What Is “Lean” for A/Es?
• Chapter 6: Production Tools for Lean Design
• Chapter 7: The Seven Design Wastes
• Chapter 8: Organizing with the Five S’s
• Chapter 9: Pull, Flow, Takt Time, Level Scheduling, and Other Time Savers
• Chapter 10: Value Stream Mapping and Analysis
• Chapter 11: Finding the Reasons for Problems
• Chapter 12: Rework, Unnecessary Work, and No Fee Extra Work
• Chapter 13: A/E/C Claims, RFIs, and Change Orders
• Chapter 14: Losses from A/E-Caused Errors
• Chapter 15: A/E Problems and (Brief) Solutions
• Chapter 16: Contributing Factors to Errors and Quality Problems
• Chapter 17: Implementing Quality Reviews
• Chapter 18: Value Management/Value Engineering
• Chapter 19: Creating Goal-Based Action Plans
• Chapter 20: Flow and Lean Project Management Guidelines
• Chapter 21: Negotiating the Right Fee
• Chapter 22: Lean Project Management, Summary, and (More) Advice
• Chapter 23: Lean Case Study: Seattle, 2002
• Appendix A: A Brief History of Lean Thinking
• Appendix B: Toyota Production System
• Appendix C: Design and Engineering Financial Terms and Statistical Data
• Appendix D: Four Ways to Improve Profitability (Expanded)
• Appendix E: PMG and Workbook Table of Contents
• Appendix F: Example of Lean PMG Task List for the Architect’s Schematic Design Phase
• Appendix G: Index of Quality Checklists
• Appendix H: Schematic Design Quality Assurance Checklist
• Appendix I: Prototype Details
• Appendix J: Training Questionnaire Handout
• Bibliography
• Index