 White Paper: Seeing With New Eyes - An Intelligent Approach to LeanBuilding
"Lean Manufacturing" is not just for manufacturers. Find out why Lean Methods and Principles have affected virtually every industry in the world except homebuilding, how it will affect us, why we think it is inevitable, and what it could mean if your competitors get there before you. Don't wait until the recovery has you too busy to change habits, tune in today. Click here for PDF.
 White Paper: Lean Design: the $10K Solution
Lean is gaining a foothold in the building industry, producing dramatic reductions in cost and schedule, yet many obstacles remain. Among the barriers is the “fluid factory” nature of homebuilding. Unlike factories, our sites, labor and tooling move on a daily basis. A critical requirement for maximum improvement lies in the up-front design process, particularly in bridging the gap between architectural plans and functional working drawings The real-world examples in this white paper demonstrate why a focus on Lean Design is essential. Click here for PDF.
 What Have We Learned?
After four years and 65 Lean Implementations, working with more than 500 builder executives, managers and staff, with well over 1,400 supplier, trade, distributor and manufacturer personnel consulted, what have we learned? There are more than 10,000 improvement ideas and in excess of $125,000,000 in savings opportunities, that's what!. Here are two dozen of the most common observations that you can take to the bank. Click here for the PDF.
 LeanPlan Workout  Muddy Shoes Field Observation
TK Design & Architecture goes into the field with TrueNorth to photograph examples of what LeanDesign can do... or more accurately, examples of errors we see every day because LeanDesign was NOT employed. LeanPlan Workout is the process used to improve existing plans to save both cost and construction time. Scott Sedam opened the joint presentation at IBS on Saturday morning, January 15, 2011 with a discussion of problems that stem from plans the way we draw them today. Architect Todd Hallett then held the audience with pictures of field issues common across the country. Do you have these same issues? Very likely. For Scott's setup, click here for the PDF.
To see what Todd and Scott turned up on one trip into the field and presented at IBS on January 15, 2011, click here for the PDF of Field Observations.
 Muddy Shoes LeanDesign Charrette
The collaboration between TrueNorth Development and multi-award-winning TK Design & Architecture brings a deep understanding of Lean in the homebuilding industry to product design. Applying the 1,000 point Lean Filter to your initial design ensures you've designed cost out of your product, rather than designed cost into your plans. A Muddy Shoes LeanDesign plan will pay you back every time you build it. For a quick understanding of the new Muddy Shoes LeanDesign Charrette, click here for the PDF.
 Bob Schultz Management Boot Camp Slides: 11 Ways to Save $11K in 2011
Bob Schultz New Home Sales Specialists invited Scott Sedam to speak at the Management Boot Camp in November, 2010. Scott takes his "20 Aggrivating Questions" and pares it down to the eleven that can save almost any builder at least $11,000 a house this year. Don't believe it? Click here for the PDF and see how you fare on his questions and commentary.
 Slides on Lean Design
Interested in seeing the slides from Scott Sedam's November 17, 2010 Housing Zone web cast, or presented at IBS in the Blackpoint booth? Click here for the PDF.
 Slides on Lean Design II - Taking it to the Streets
Follow Scott's comments in this second of a three part series on LeanDesign - Taking it to the Streets - originally webcast Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Click here for the PDF. To see the slides and hear Scott's presentation as webcast March 24, 2010, jump to the HousingZone.com link.
 Slides from IBS 2010: Is Customer Satisfaction Worth it? The Lean Perspective
Scott Sedam and Charlie Scott (Woodland, O'Brien & Scott) presented on the role and importance of "Customer Satisfaction" in this market. As you might expect, yes, Customer Satisfaction is still important, perhaps more so than ever. To see or download a PDF of the Scott Sedam portion, click here.
 Slides from IBS 2010: After the Fall: the Rebirth of Operations
Scott's presentation at IBS on things builders don't do to control costs is always eye opening, and this year was no exception. Scott asks his "20 Aggrivating Questions" to prove builders aren't really serious about controlling costs, and then takes a look at "Lean Methods" and what they can do for homebuilders. As the recovery begins, Operations will become a focus for the industry. Start working on your operations now; don't wait until you are busy with the recovery. Click here for the PDF.
 Utah HBA Presentation: Lean and Green by Steve Bertasso
Green is the name of the game lately, but most people only think of Green after the house is built. But what is Green, really? Steve Bertasso presented at the Utah HBA March 25, 2010. Click here for a pdf of his presentation.
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