On Point Lean Consulting 🎯
On Point Lean Consulting 🎯
  • Home
  • 👉 WORK WITH OPL
  • More
    • Home
    • 👉 WORK WITH OPL
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • My Account
  • Sign out


Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • 👉 WORK WITH OPL

Account


  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • My Account

Lean Construction Case Study

​This Lean Construction case study demonstrates the benefits of applying Lean thinking and Last Planner System on a heavy industrial project.  It is one of the most frequently referenced business case studies on Lean Construction.

Lean Champions Are The Key 🗝

We help you make them!  
These case studies show the value of having the right people with the right training and motivation, On Point

LET'S GET STARTED 👈

Industrial Project Case Study

Lean Construction Principles and Last Planner System applied to two identical equipment foundations.

Background

  • Two identical industrial equipment foundations 
  • 100,000 cubic yards of concrete in each  
  • Built side-by-side on the same site, at the same time
  • One built traditionally with a "Go as fast as you can" mindset, the other built using Lean Construction principles and Last Planner System

Foreman using Last Planner System for their Weekly Work Planning process

The Results

  • 17.4% Less Cost 
  • $5 Million USD Savings
  • Completed 19% Faster 
  • Peak Labor:  270 vs 420
  • 65% Better Safety 
  • 12% Higher Labor Productivity

Weekly Work Plans in action on a large concrete placement

Lessons Learned

  • Invest in developing Lean Champions
  • It's not about the tools
  • Deeply engage with the front lines
  • Instill a vision by planning collaboratively
  • Cultivate learning & innovation


Industrial Case Study Photos

Schedule a Call 👈

Multi-Family Case Study

✅  No Recordable Incidents or Injuries 

✅  Structural Concrete Completed 5 Weeks Early

✅  Doubled the Expected Profit 

Schedule a Call 👈

Parking Garage Case Study: Lean vs Traditional

39% Better ⬆️

39% Better ⬆️

39% Better ⬆️

Total Job Cost

43% Better ⬆️

39% Better ⬆️

39% Better ⬆️

Craft Labor Costs

38% Better ⬆️

39% Better ⬆️

38% Better ⬆️

GC Labor Costs

10% Better ⬆️

10% Better ⬆️

38% Better ⬆️

Material Costs

33% Better ⬆️

10% Better ⬆️

33% Better ⬆️

Service & Supplies Cost

52% Better ⬆️

10% Better ⬆️

33% Better ⬆️

Equipment Costs

Say 'Goodbye' to Bad Projects and 'Hello' to Success!

On Point Lean helps develop Lean Construction capability in organizations and project teams.

LET'S GET STARTED 👈
  • Home
  • Why Lean?
  • Lean Case Studies
  • Projects We've Coached
  • 👉 WORK WITH OPL

Copyright © 2022 On Point Lean Consulting - All Rights Reserved.


The Last Planner System® is a Registered Trademark of the Lean Construction Institute