Combining Lean and Agile in Construction
July 26th, 2006 by HalAgile and Lean theories were used to design the mechanical and electrical construction processes. The success of a lean/agile design is to improve safety and productivity. The design incorporates automotive approaches for modular assembly with pulse-driven (paced) production. Has a goal to drive labor off the construction site to improve productivity and quality.
Design of a Lean and Agile Construction System
Peter Court, et al
"(Local) improvisations occur naturally unless you bring design intentions."
The system has three planning and coordination components:
- Modules (sub-assemblies)
- Components
- Consumables
Each has different work release and replenishment. Peter has learned to keep the implementation simple. He says, "Avoid explaining the theory."
Peter's lean/agile design will get tested next year when mechanical and electrical work begins. He promises to report on the results.
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July 28th, 2006 at 3:33 pm
I’m curious to what agile principle(s) this thought is attributed to. Design is an inherently iterative and collaborative venture between the client and work/design team. In the old days of “drafting”, requirements/design changes after say, construction documents began, was real re-work and to be avoided if possible. With AutoCad and other cumputer aided drafting tools, manpower isn’t needed as much, so iterations/changes, even late are not as bad as before.
Once construction begins, changes cost. It takes real lead time to order steal, cured concrete foundations don’t move and attaining equipment when you need it is tough. But now with modular, pre-fabricated building pieces, maybe that is becoming more managable?