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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Influence of project type and procurement method on rework costs in building construction projects.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Shared vision.

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Government-Owned Facilities and The Continued Lack of Stewardship

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Government owners are the stewards of the federal/state/county/local built environment, yet many, if not most, have generally not taken responsibility for their respective roles. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures are not required, nor is BEST VALUE procurement the norm.

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LEAN Construction Project Delivery and Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Life-cycle Management

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Common terms, definitions, & data formats — Common data environment (CDE). Procurement/bidding. Cost Estimating, Procurement, & Construction Project Delivery and Management Systems. Facility Operating Gross Square Foot (GSF) Index (SAM Performance Indicator: APPA 2003). Shared, performance-based risk/reward.

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Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management

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Common Data Environment (CDE). Promoting awareness and education of LEAN construction practices and associated construction delivery methods among Owners, Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Oversight Groups is key to efficient management of the built environment. Procurement/bidding. Supporting Technologies and Tools.

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Why Projects Fail

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Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

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LEAN for Facilities Operation and Maintenance

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Common terms, definitions, & data formats — Common data environment (CDE). Procurement/bidding. Cost Estimating, Procurement, & Construction Project Delivery and Management Systems. Facility Operating Gross Square Foot (GSF) Index (SAM Performance Indicator: APPA 2003). Shared, performance-based risk/reward.