Are you planning to apply Lean in your project? If yes, then you need to mention the Lean implementation. This doesn’t mean that you must pay for it, but there are some upfront costs involved in conducting a lean-focused project. In reality, you’re shifting some of the costs upfront to prevent huge future contingency use. Here are a few examples of things you could include in your work orders, exhibits or work authorizations. You can also include contracts that you purchase for your desired behaviors:
Cleanliness:
Cleanliness will be a top priority for all workers onsite. Crews and workers will keep their work areas clean and tidy to ensure an efficient and safe working environment. The emphasis will be on the work habits of the employees, not just the cleanup at time of day. The crew and the workers will be taught to clean when they leave and preventing things to fall on the floor. They will be required to be organized and clean to ensure better quality, higher production and a safer working space. There will be no composite cleanup crews to be employed in the construction project by any contractor. If a crew member or worker creates a mess, then they will be told to clean up the mess and adopt better practices in the future. Cleaning up at the end of the day will continue to be encouraged, however this will also be enforced while the team works.
Just-In-Time Deliveries:
Material deliveries should be coordinated according to the proper buffer of inventory. A large inventory of material will not be permitted, and a zero inventory isn’t productive. The proper size buffers of inventory for your specific scope should be coordinated with the supervisor. Don’t assume that delivery will happen at once, through the building or on the floor. Deliveries must be done through a sequence area or Takt zone and endorsed by the director. The staging at the site of work is not considered a requirement and must be approved in advance. In certain instances, deliveries will require breaking up to allow for the material that arrives just in time to be installed within the timeframe that is appropriate for installation.
In summary, items are coordinated to be delivered on-site from the vendor to the location of work, or they can be coordinated to get to an area for lay-down before being transported to the location of work. Inventory of materials will be permitted at the location of work in accordance with the buffer for inventory that has been agreed to (Shown in the form of “amount” by “time”). These buffers will appear in the schedule or the procurement journal.
Worker & Foremen Huddles:
All employees must take part in a weekly gathering at the beginning of the day. This is to share security concerns and to discuss the plans of the work day. It is mandatory to attend. The material that is shared during the huddle will convey information to employees that keep them more secure and productive throughout the duration of the project. In addition, trade foremen are expected to plan the following day’s activities with the group. They must organize the delivery, work areas security, work, and material lay-down. Participation is required and essential for ensuring that workers are working to work in a safe and efficient way.
25 Minute Daily Setup:
The workers will have to spend the initial portion of their day in preparation for the tasks of the crew. The suggested agenda is as follows: below:
You can think of a 15 to 25-minute duration for all crafts to set up their day. Offer them 5s and 8 waste cards and promote the habit daily.
- 5 min worker huddle, which includes everyone on the site.
- 15 min.
- Work area walk
- Pre-task plans
- 5s area
- Sort (Seiri)
- Set in order (Seiton)
- Shine/Sweep (Seiso)
- Standardize (Seiketsu)
- Sustain/Self-discipline (Shitsuke)
- Create a workspace that is conducive to successful completion by eliminating 8 wastes
- Inventory – Storing components or pieces, and documentation ahead of the requirements
- Overproduction – Producing more than what is urgently required
- Transport – Moving goods, people and information
- Motion – – Bending, turning and lifting, reaching
- Waiting – For parts, information, instructions, equipment
- Over-processing – Tighter tolerances or more expensive materials than is needed
- Defects – Rework, scrap, incorrect documentation
- Skills – Overusing abilities, delegating tasks using inadequate education
- Take all tools and equipment
- Work areas that are safe from danger
The purpose of this time is to make sure the employees are well-prepared for their day by supplying them with tools, equipment, directions material, and the right place to work.
QC Checklists & Inspections by Foremen:
Every phase of work should include a checklist and Feature of Work Board that includes visuals prior to the crews going to work. A person of each trade is required to study the specifications, plans as well as safety manuals, codes as well as any other relevant information prior to the start of the pre-installation. Following the meeting, the data is to be compiled and formatted prior to when work starts. Every crew member must carry an appropriate checklist of their work or a drawing that has been viewed from the main contractor. Every single day, each crew is given a task plan and expectations for quality.
iPad for Foremen
Foremen are expected to review the schedule of the day. They will also need to use use scheduling software, project management software, as well as other software for managing projects. Every foreman is equipped with an iPad that is used for their work.
Zero Tolerance Systems:
It is said that “the culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate.” For our projects, due to our respect for everyone, we will implement an understanding and compassionate “zero tolerance” policy on certain things that are part of, and totally in line with, our safety plan.