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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

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Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

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What is interactive planning and how to organise interactive planning sessions

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Keeping this interdependency in mind is key for effective planning. It’s time to consider a new approach: Interactive planning. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

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What is interactive planning and how to organise interactive planning sessions

Lets Build

Keeping this interdependency in mind is key for effective planning. It’s time to consider a new approach: Interactive planning. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

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How to drive your project with the steady heartbeat of repetitive project scheduling

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All this repetitive work depends on the steady schedule of your project plan so that whatever happens, your project progresses at a regular pace. Focusing on your project schedule enables you to break down your project plan into smaller jobs so you can maximise your crew’s work continuity and minimise work interruptions.

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5 Smart Approaches for Streamlining Your Construction Project

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It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Develop a Detailed Plan A detailed plan is the foundation of any successful construction project. The plan should have all the information needed to facilitate swift action and highlight any potential issues.

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7 ideas to make implementing lean more successful for your construction projects

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It focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing value through better communication, collaboration, planning, and scheduling. It also helps with getting every stakeholder involved in a project from its onset—a crucial part of many lean construction practices like pull planning and the Last Planner® system.

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The Last Planner System® vs. Scrum: Which is the right fit for you?

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Cost and schedule deviations are some of the greatest challenges project managers face—they stem from inefficient scheduling, timeline alterations, and high waste rates. The solution is lean construction scheduling processes, like the Last Planner® System (LPS) and Scrum. Master scheduling. Phase scheduling.

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