Manage episode 493323308 series 3563069
Revolutionize your construction business with lean principles! In the Episode" I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Barry Connolly, Contracts Manager at GEM Construction, to explore lean construction. Learn how Barry’s journey and lean strategies improve predictability and efficiency. Subscribe and like to join the community, and share your thoughts below!
Key Points:
Barry shares lean implementation tips and benefits for SMEs.
Episode Highlights:
00:16–Advice: Start with a lean construction or white belt course
01:07–Barry’s lean expertise and operational background
03:57–White belt training and early lean adoption
05:26–Lean goal: Predictability and waste reduction
07:19–Six-week pull plan for design and procurement
09:17–Milestone boards for project phase monitoring
11:45–Constraint management and root cause analysis
18:34–Goal: Faster unit weathering with timber frame
23:19–Software shift: Asta and Coplan for lean planning
25:40–Lean tips for small van businesses
29:27–Myth: Lean doesn’t cost jobs, boosts predictability
51:59–Outro: Praise for Barry’s passion and openness
For more information about anything in this episode, head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/
I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer, this podcast is for
you.
Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes, and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must-have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building
industry. As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry, where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.
I’m The Gaffer, available on:
Apple https://bit.ly/ImTheGaffer
76 episodes