Having these two Spiritual values embedded right into your business will make running your business easier, more profitable and very satisfying for everyone in your company. Does this sound too good to be true? That’s what I thought years ago. … Read More

by Jerry Kilpatrick Why Do a Project on a Lean Basis?Greg Howell and Hal Macomber Why Do a Project on a Lean Basis? Underneath the simple answer, “It will cost less, get done earlier with far fewer injuries, and better … Read More

I was meeting with a Contractor yesterday as we were reviewing his profit and loss and job cost spreadsheets, and I was reminded of how, no matter how many times we hear it, it bears repeating: Run your Business from … Read More

The first thing is, don’t try to do it all yourself. It’s exhausting, it takes twice as long, and ultimately it doesn’t give you what you want. You need a team to get started, and a particular kind of team … Read More

This book grew out of Kuhn’s research on the history of science. Before Kuhn’s work, the prevailing view of knowledge building in science was that it was a linear process centered on the so-called “scientific method.” According to the traditional … Read More

I was in a meeting with a company last week when one of the project managers said he was having trouble with one of the lead carpenters he manages, and was wondering if it was wise to have that lead … Read More

Normally, a PM hires numerous Subs to perform specialty roles. These Subs interact with each other to produce the finished spaces. Each Sub naturally acts in their own interests seeking to optimize their use of their labor, equipment, and materials. … Read More

At the heart of systems thinking is the holistic principle of interconnectedness. I compiled the following list to make this core idea translatable to daily life. The ideas presented here are not meant to be the final word on the … Read More

Lean construction is a new way to design and build. Lean theory, principles, techniques, and practices, taken together, are the foundation for a new form of project management. From its roots in production management, lean construction has produced significant improvements, … Read More

From Article Published In RIA’s Cleaning & Restoration February 2017 Real accountability is where employees take ownership of everything around them and behave like an owner. The BIG SECRET to having employees fully committed and engaged is in actually treating … Read More