Industrial Project Case Study
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
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
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
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