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Get the LCI Perspective

This is the first of two episodes that were recorded at this year’s Congress Conference hosted by the Lean Construction Institute. (LCI) George sits down with attendees Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Adam Hoots and Brian Winningham to discuss key takeaways from this year’s conference and advice for first time attendees.

Continue to Hear From Your Lean Enthusiasts

George continues his recap of the 2021 LCI Congress Conference and chats with Jason Schroeder from Elevate Construction, Kate Simons from Shawmut Design and Construction, Cade Keyes from Columbia Construction, and Darcy DeGeorge from Stantec. All discuss their experiences at LCI and advice for first-timers except those who are first-timers.

Building Resilience From Injury & Illness

This episode is all about resilience. Angela chats with Terri Michalak and Andrea Ward about managing their careers while overcoming severe illness and injury. They also talk about the support they received and provide advice to those facing their own challenges.

Meet NAWIC President Doreen Bartoldus

In this episode of Build. Lead. Succeed., Angela Highland sits down with new NAWIC President Doreen Bartoldus to discuss her experience as a woman in construction and her plans for NAWIC over the next year.

Sandy Hamby Inducted into the National Academy of Construction

MOCA/Touchplan CEO Sandy Hamby was recently inducted as part of the class of 2021 to the National Academy of Construction (NAC). Hear her thoughts on joining this elite group of construction industry leaders.

What’s In The Code?

In this episode of Voices of Construction, Noah Baker speaks with Nick Dimitruk founder and CEO of BitRip. Nick and his company have created the next evolution of the QR Code connecting the digital and physical worlds of construction. Nick is extremely passionate about his company and how they are impacting the industry, and he is a former Marine Corps Harrier pilot, so he also has some fantastic stories to tell. You absolutely want to tune in.

Veterans In Construction

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we released a special episode of Voices of Construction. Noah chats with Andrew Piland (a Captain in the US Marines reserves) and Aaron Matkin (a former US Army Green Beret) and current Lean Consultant for Relevate. The two discuss their careers in the military and the comparison to working in construction.

Enhancing the Construction Process Via Next Evolution of The QR Code

We announced earlier this month that we formed a technology partnership with BitRip Digital Tape by Nastro Technologies, an adhesive tape that holds hundreds of ‘rippable’ codes that can store any cloud-based information on the spot. Check out our blog for an interview with their CEO Nicholas Dimitruk.

New Alliance to Assess Workflow and Reality Capture

Oculo, a leading AI and deep-tech company, and Touchplan, an award-winning collaborative construction planning software, today announced a partnership to work together to assess a workflow that combines look-ahead planning with reality capture. Read more about this partnership here.

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Sandy Hamby Inducted into the National Academy of Construction

MOCA/Touchplan CEO Sandy Hamby was recently inducted as part of the class of 2021 to the National Academy of Construction (NAC). The NAC is one of the nation’s esteemed construction industry institutions characterized by its extensive and diverse expertise, proven leadership, and trusted judgment.

The mission of the National Academy of Construction is to share its unmatched reservoir of expertise in service to the nation so that transformational improvements are made in the industry’s capability to create a built environment that is economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable

We sat down with Sandy to get her thoughts on joining this elite group of construction industry leaders.

What does induction into the NAC mean to you?

The National Academy of Construction recognizes individuals for their contributions to the industry. The goal is for its members to share expertise as a service to the nation. As a long-time construction industry professional, I am honored to be a part of this illustrious group of professionals and to meet the commitment of sharing my experience and ideas with future industry giants.

How do you think this honor reflects on MOCA/Touchplan as a thought leader and innovator for the construction industry?

The National Academy’s mission of sharing knowledge is a natural platform to share innovative ideas related to essential construction business solutions. As a member of NAC, I am in a position to share ideas and insights on new collaborative solutions that impact effective project delivery.

As a woman in construction, how do you feel that this honor helps raise awareness for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the construction industry?

NAC supports diversity, equity, and Inclusion. I am one of many women honored by NAC for their contributions to the industry and I am excited by the opportunity to be a member of the NAC allows me to share experiences and mentor future generations to become the next leaders in construction.

As a newly inducted member, how would you like to contribute to NAC to help further the growth of the construction industry?

The work we are doing at MOCA & Touchplan is revolutionizing the construction industry. I am excited to share the intellectual resources of all of us here to contribute to the creation of white papers, infographics, and other kinds of thought content designed to share new and innovative ideas with others.

Sandy Hamby has demonstrated outstanding leadership in program and construction management. She is a strong advocate for women in construction and truly a giant in design and construction. These qualities strengthen the Academy’s efforts as we broaden our outreach in collaborative efforts. We are excited to welcome her as a member of the National Academy of Construction.” – Wayne Crew, General Secretary, National Academy of Construction

You can learn more about the National Academic of Construction and Sandy’s induction by reading the press release from the event. You can also read Sandy’s insights on women in construction on our blog.

Building a Better Community

Touchplan was recently utilized by XL Construction on a very special project that created a new transitional housing facility for LifeMoves that will provide assistance for 100 displaced residents in Silicon Valley. Read more in our latest case study.

See How You Can Lead Your Jobsite With the Help of Two Tech Partners

Weren’t able to make our webinar earlier this month with OpenSpace? Not to worry, we have all the great conversations available on demand. Watch the recording now and learn “How Combining Technology Can Help You Lead a Jobsite.”

CEO Elected to National Academy of Construction

The National Academy of Construction has elected Sandra Hamby, CEO and president of MOCA Systems, Inc. and Touchplan, as a member of its class of 2021. She was formally inducted on October 21 during the NAC annual meeting.

Empowering Millennials on Jobsites

A new episode of the National Association of Women in Construction podcast Build. Lead. Succeed is now available. Angela Highland, CIT, CPC Highland speaks with Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MBA, Sr. Business Development Manager for JEM Group, LLC – Construction Services. The two cover a variety of industry topics including ways to empower millennials to have a voice and share new ideas.

Growth Driven by Data

Jacobsen Construction used data to drive growth by digitizing the planning process. “We feel confident taking on tougher projects because we know everyone down to the subs and trades will be on the same page when using Touchplan,” said Layne Hess, Corporate Director of Scheduling and Planning. Learn how it all came together by reading our case study.

Pushing For Industry Inclusion

In honor of Construction Inclusion Week, we published a new episode of the Build. Lead. Succeed. Podcast. This episode is from the NAWIC annual conference with the leaders of a panel focused on DE&I. Angela Highland, CIT, CPC, discusses the importance of having the panel discussion and learning about their personal stories of promoting equity for all.

We also publish a DE&I focused blog: “The Pitfalls of an Exclusive Industry.” Guest blogger Jackie Falla from Elaine Construction joins us for Construction Inclusion Week to discuss the importance of impacting change and providing resources to smaller businesses that are necessary for success.

Up Your Podcast Game

Join Touchplan’s Head of PreSales/Sales Engineering George Hunt, CM-Lean, PSP as he discusses a range of topics surrounding one of the foundational elements of Lean: capability development. From operations methods to new technologies, Upping Your Game takes a look across the AEC industry and beyond to bring you how others are improving the way they work as well as helping develop those around them. Listen to the trailer here.

LCI Congress Through the Eyes of Touchplan’s Lean Enthusiast

Touchplan’s Lean expert George Hunt recently attended and presented at the 2021 LCI Congress Conference in Phoenix, AZ. We sat down with George to get his takeaways from this year’s event.

Insights as a First-Time LCI Congress Attendee

Carolyn Yee provides her thought s from the LCI Congress Annual Conference and how technology and knowledge sharing continue to impact the construction industry.

Introducing Touchplan’s Lean Coaching Affiliate Program

Touchplan’s new affiliate program is designed to serve its customers’ needs and quickly connect them with high-quality Lean construction practitioners that can help with their transitions to managing construction projects with a Lean Mindset.

The Evolution Of ConTech & Its Impact On Lean

While Noah Baker was on vacation, Touchplan’s Head of Pre-Sales and resident Lean expert George Hunt took control of the mic and was joined by fellow Lean experts Colin Milberg and Connor Butler for a discussion on construction technology and the impact it has on Lean construction practices. Listen here!

The Demo Culture

In this Voices of Construction episode, Noah chats with Chase Rezentes from The Demo Company. Noah and Chase discuss the fantastic culture at The Demo Company that motivates their employees to be the best they can be while also reinforcing the importance of the work they do and the safety of those around them.

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We hope you enjoyed this October content roundup! We know there are a ton of places to get construction news, blogs, podcasts, and more out there, so we wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for checking us out.

LCI Congress Through the Eyes of Touchplan’s Lean Enthusiast

Technology in Construction has moved to the forefront. Do you think that this came through at LCI? Are contractors seeing that Tech is the best and perhaps the only way to move forward when planning and managing construction projects?

I had several conversations with people about how COVID exposed them to the need for some resiliency in some of their processes. Planning on the jobsite was one of them. I think many people who were on the fence about going to a more digital environment were accelerated and pushed into adopting. Even aside from the planning environments themselves, anything that has helped keep the lines of communication open and transparent to everyone who can not be on the job every day has been valuable. The biggest takeaway for me was that everyone I was speaking with said that their processes were better in general and would keep with the new tech even after we went back to normal. There were also many presentations that were around the use of digital tools.

What were some of the hotter or popular topics this year? What were attendees looking to find out?

The overall theme of the conference this year was Learn by Doing from Those Who Do. From there, everything was broken down into learning tracks: Leveling Imbalances in Lean Learnings, Lean Learnings from Prefabrication, Lean Learnings from the Field, and Lean Learnings from the Design Community. There were lots of presentations spread between all of these tracks that included teams presenting on singular projects and lessons learned to companies talking about complete organizational transformation. There was something for everyone!

Do you think Lean is growing in popularity? Were there more first-timers there this year looking to implement it more on their projects?

I haven’t seen the final numbers for the conference overall, but I know Lean Construction, in general, has been growing in popularity. I don’t know the numbers on first-timers, but I know that I did meet and talk to quite a few. The construction industry has recognized that there are better ways to do our work, and I think that year after year, the growth of this conference is a testament to that.

What was your biggest takeaway from LCI Congress?

My biggest takeaway from the conference was the overall perseverance of the Lean Construction community. While it would have been easy to revert to our old ways of working and pause to anything new, this community found ways to improve and innovate despite the challenges faced with this pandemic. People not only had a desire to share their experiences with others in the form of presentations, but everyone showed up to listen and learn from them. It makes quite a statement about the Lean Construction community and the desire to improve our industry and the lives of everyone in it.

For more Insights from George, check out his new podcast Upping Your Game, and read his blog series on project production management.

Insights as a First-Time LCI Congress Attendee

The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) recently hosted their annual LCI Congress event, offering many educational sessions and an exhibitor’s hall featuring software companies and consultants for construction professionals. This week-long event consisted of knowledgeable, collaborative conversations and opened new doors to transforming the construction industry through digitalization.

Setting Expectations

As a first-time LCI Congress attendee, and a recent college graduate, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this event, let alone any business conference. I was looking forward to learning more about Lean construction, meeting new people in person (both customers and my Touchplan team), and sharing what Touchplan had to offer. It was fascinating meeting customers for the first time. From someone who knew nothing about the construction industry before joining Touchplan, having conversations with folks in the field expanded my knowledge tenfold. I met incredible people sharing insight on what they are currently using or doing to manage their project and listened to how or even if they think software could impact their project. It was refreshing to see how passionate and casual everyone was; after a long day of presentations and meetings, attendees took the time to visit our booth and talk about construction, their processes, and where they saw the future of construction and technology going. They clearly highlighted past and current struggles they’ve experienced and openly shared what they felt this industry needs to move forward.

This experience solidified the idea that there is so much information out there, and it is exciting to know that we can digitize and share that knowledge and use it to transform the state of construction. There is a lot to learn, but who better to learn from than those who are on the frontline every day making it all happen? You can only assume and interpret their pain points when you hear what they are through word of mouth. But after speaking directly with customers and hearing their stories and struggles firsthand, it’s about working together and genuinely listening that will shape the best perspective.

A Marketer’s Perspective

In marketing, the focus is often on who your customers are, but it’s not every day you get to meet them directly, let alone engage in extensive conversations with them. LCI brought customers and prospective clients from all over the U.S. and allowed them to not only interact with each other and share experiences but also the ability to interact with companies who really value the transformation software can have on the construction industry.

There is intention behind Touchplan that came full circle as I met customers for the first time this past week. It’s not about selling a product or service for the sake of selling it, or even for the sake of adding something beyond these workers’ essential needs. It’s about taking this existing process, particularly the Last Planner System®, and digitizing it in a sustainable, easy way so that jobs can get done faster and more efficiently. Simply having these types of conversations with customers allows them to ask more questions about what software has to offer but also for us to flip their question around in certain instances and ask them: What are your main pain points? Is this feature what you absolutely need or want out of it? Questions helped them either confirm their feelings or get them to think about the fact that just because it was in their current process doesn’t necessarily mean it’s needed or even wanted at the end of the day. What they need is a tool that can get their job done quickly, easily, and efficiently, and LCI Congress allowed us to engage in those open conversations.

As a first-timer, I find myself stitching information together that provides a foundation on what’s currently happening and where the state of construction can go. But beyond the facts, I’ve walked away from this conference thinking about the conversations we were all able to have, in person. Everyone I asked said they love what they do, and at the end of the day, we’re all working together to transform this industry into its greatest potential. I believe it’s the knowledge, conversations, and openness that will get us there so long as we are all willing to have them.

For additional LCI and Lean related content be sure to check out the Lean Construction Resources page on our website, and check out our new podcast Upping Your Game with Touchplan’s resident Lean expert George Hunt.

Guest Blog Post: The Pitfalls of an Exclusive Industry

The last few years we’ve done a lot of talking about Diversity. We’ve talked our way into an alphabet soup of acronyms that organizations feel encapsulate the challenges we all face, as it relates to the construction industry. Inclusion was supplanted by D & I, which got one-upped by DE & I and was bested still when “belonging” was thrown into the mix. Not to be outdone, there are organizations that want justice, and claim to be dedicated to JEDI. I can’t say I blame them, we could all use the power of the force when considering how to turn this exclusive club into an all-access pass, to the field, the office, or both.

Invest in Human Capital

October 18^th through the 22^nd marks the first inaugural Construction Inclusion Week. There will be discussions about Leadership Commitment and Accountability, Supplier Diversity, Jobsite Culture, Community Engagement and Outreach, and more. Important topics to cover for sure, but I feel left wanting more. Actionable steps that will bring us closer to fortifying our industry with hardworking individuals from all walks of life.

There aren’t enough members in our exclusive club to manage and procure, to build, test, and commission, and this is driving costs and forcing delays. A challenge that is only going to get worse unless we make an investment in our industry. Like a company that is moving from manual data entry to automated systems, there will be a cost to purchase the equipment, and train employees, but it will pay dividends down the road. A similar investment needs to be made in the human capital that fuels our industry. Owners, OPM’s, General Contractors, and Subcontractors will need to share the financial commitment to training those new to the industry. Access to resources that will help small business owners navigate the complexities of the commercial construction industry will be required. Coaching, mentoring, training and support are all necessary for success.

Impact Change

If you are in the construction industry today – the buck stops here. You have the ability to impact change, and if change is scary, which it can be, just think about how frightening it will be when the bucks stop flowing into your account. May the force be with you all this week, as we include and belong, engage, and reach out, and work earnestly to build a stronger more sustainable industry.

For additional content related to Construction Inclusion Week, listen to this podcast on Diversity Equity & Inclusion from the National Association of Women in Construction.

Introducing Touchplan’s Lean Coaching Affiliate Program

Touchplan is pleased to announce an exciting new program that makes it easier for our clients to connect with experts and thought leaders in Lean Construction and Last Planner® Methodologies.

We sat down with Jimmy Suppelsa, our Head of Partnerships and Alliances to learn a little more about it and how consultants and clients alike will benefit.

Tell us what the Lean Coach Affiliate Program is all about?

The program is designed to serve the customers’ needs and quickly connect them with high-quality Lean practitioners that can help them with their transitions to managing projects with a Lean Mindset.

What was the motivation behind starting the program?

Our Customer Success team informed us that they were getting regular requests from our clients for referrals to Lean coaches and other consultants throughout the construction industry.

Touchplan has been working with a variety of Lean Consultants since our inception. We saw a prime opportunity to build a better network to make it easier for our clients to access the knowledge base to progress on their Lean journey.

Talk about the value to consultants when they sign up for this program?

Our goal with this program is to make it mutually beneficial for all involved. Clients get access to world-class experts. The consultant community can provide existing clients access to an intuitive program like Touchplan, enabling them to plan their projects more efficiently and improve overall project profitability.

Consultants will also have access to their client’s representative projects in Touchplan, which aid’s their ability to coach their clients throughout the project. Access to analytics allows consultants to track process adoption and gain insights into what’s working and what needs improvement.

Touchplan also provides consultants with the opportunity to express their point of view and thought leadership via our various marketing platforms, including blogs and social media.

Who should sign up for this program? Are there any qualifications candidates need to sign up?

We are looking for Lean coaches and other industry experts who can add value to our clients and expand their network. Respect for people should be a guiding principle, and all should have a dedication to high-end service and continuous improvement.

Interested coaches/consultants would apply to Touchplan at the following link:

https://partners.touchplan.io/referral-partner-application/

How Combining Construction Technology Can Help You Lead a Jobsite (A Webinar Recap)

Touchplan recently hosted a webinar with our marketing partner OpenSpace. OpenSpace combines simple off-the-shelf 360° cameras, computer vision, and AI to make it incredibly easy to capture a complete visual record of a jobsite, share it via the cloud, and track progress remotely.

The webinar topic focused on combining technologies like Touchplan and OpenSpace on a construction project which helps leadership run projects more efficiently. The meeting was led by Andrew Piland and Jeff Flores from OpenSpace. Joining them were Corrie Neuens and Sarah Tenpas from The Boldt Company, who have used the two technology tools on their construction projects.

The conversation revolved around how to grow leadership capital through innovation, improving team member accountability, the contributing factors to a productive planning meeting, and how technology enhances the visibility of jobsite conditions.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the panelists.

Touchplan and OpenSpace’s integration aims to build collaborative synergy by talking specifically about a particular scope and showing what it looks like on the job allowing users to have concise, data-driven conversations and walk away with a solid understanding of what they will be doing.
When leading a team on the jobsite, if someone is reluctant to use technology, understand how much value that person adds to the project. Touchplan is simple to use, especially with the multiple training sessions, but you need to make sure they learn to do it themselves and that you as a leader take the time to train them. If they can learn Touchplan, then they can understand OpenSpace, and the efficiency will genuinely improve.
The value of using Touchplan and OpenSpace, especially in real-time, allows for richer discussions. You can talk about an issue and pull it up with OpenSpace to show the exact problem spot, so people can stay focused and see for themselves what is going on. The field doesn’t always grow up with the schedule so using them together and updating it is essential.

You can watch the entire webinar by visiting the following link. If you are heading to LCI Congress in Phoenix (Oct 19th – 21st), visit Touchplan at Booth 227.

Extreme Collaboration: Improvisation Meets Planning (A Webinar Recap)

Touchplan recently participated in The Lean Construction Institute’s “LCI Congress Exhibitor Webinar” series, a preamble to the Annual LCI Congress Conference that will take place October 19^th– 22^nd in Phoenix, AZ.

Entitled Extreme Collaboration: Improvisation Meets Planning and hosted by Andrew Piland, the webinar focused on how construction leaders can take ideas from ‘Getting to Yes and: The Art of Business Improv’ to build buy-in and consensus across a team.

Piland provided practical examples of how construction leaders can be better listeners and facilitate collaboration via the structure of jobsite meeting space, time management, and enabling the construction project team to be the primary speakers while leaders listen.

Some key takeaways from the webinar include:

Leaders must utilize the first principle of Lean and have Respect for People first and foremost. Understanding interpersonal conflict can happen on-site is essential, so having a reliable, consistent meeting to let people address what they want and then setting time aside to solve the problem is very effective.
Leaders need to have Big Ears; they should listen more than they talk, opening up the collaborative process. Also, when people speak, as a leader, say “Yes, AND” instead of “Yes, BUT” as not to negate everything they said and to validate what they feel is okay–even if you go with a different idea.
Think ahead about how the meeting will benefit everyone in the end, and consider how to set up the room for success best. No chairs or food are two fundamental rules so that meetings can be quick and concise without any distractions. Having visuals properly sized and placed at eye level will enhance the collaborative experience so everyone can reference it and always be on the same page.

Listen to the entire webinar here.

Meet With Us at LCI Congress

If you are interested in learning more from Andrew about this type of planning or want to speak to other members of the Touchplan team, be sure to stop by booth #227 when you are out at LCI Congress later this month.

Construction Projects Around The World

Touchplan is trusted by owners, general contractors, and specialty contractors to help manage schedules and control costs on all types and sizes of construction projects across multiple continents around the world. Check out our new interactive map to see the projects that are using Touchplan across the globe.

MOCA Systems Announces Sandy Hamby as CEO

This month, we proudly announced the appointment of MOCA Systems, Inc & Touchplan’s appointment of Sandy Hamby as its chief executive officer. Read the full release on our latest news releases.

Get a Better Understanding of How to Use Touchplan

Dig into different use cases to expand your knowledge of Touchplan, step-by-step with our newly published Solution Notes.

ANDRES Construction Helping to Build a New Downtown Dallas Neighborhood

Touchplan is being utilized by ANDRES Construction to build a new 650,000 SF mixed-use tower that is also building a new Dallas neighborhood. Read more in our latest case study.

New From the Touchplan Podcast Network

Voices of Construction Ep. #4 Talking Lean Construction Down Under

In episode four of Voices of Construction, Noah Baker speaks with Ross Sterland, Director & Co-Founder of Orbiz (Touchplan’s strategic partner in Australia), a consulting company in Melbourne, Australia that focuses on Lean practices for construction as well as other industries. They discuss Ross’ path from Toyota in the UK to promoting Lean construction and other happenings in the Australia construction market. Give it a listen.

Voices of Construction Ep. #5 Women in Construction

The Touchplan Podcast Network comes together in episode 5 of Voices of Construction. Host of Voices of Construction, Noah Baker, chats with Angela Highland, host of Build. Lead. Succeed. Angela is an amazing woman in construction who has owned her own subcontracting company, and is a mentor to young women looking to build careers. This is a listen that you do not want to miss!

Voices Of Construction Episode #2: Construction Life Across The Pond

In this episode, join Noah Baker as he speaks with Daniel Shakespeare and Umut Duren MEng from Jacobs as they discuss Construction in the UK and the importance of work-life balance as it relates to mental health.

Build. Lead. Succeed. Ep. #2 Annual Conference (pt. 1)

In part one of two episodes, host Angela Highland takes the podcast on the road to the 2021 NAWIC Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. You’ll hear interviews from powerful women including Catherine Schoenenberger, President of Stay Safe Traffic Products, Inc, Ally Jencson, CEO of Frontline Floor Coatings, Cindy Spiropoulos, Safety Director at H. J. High Construction Company, and Riki Lovejoy, President of RFL Consulting Solutions, Inc. Listen here.

Build. Lead. Succeed. Ep. #3 NAWIC Conference (pt. 2)

This episode is part two of the broadcast from the Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC. Host Angela Highland, speaks with three amazing women who are new to NAWIC but not construction. All are senior leaders in their respective companies and also making an impact on the industry. Listen here.

Our Latest Webinars Available To Watch At Your Convenience

How Operationalizing Your Schedule Can Radically Improve Margins – A Webinar Recap

Get the key takeaways from our webinar on Project Production Management & Listen to the Whole Conversation. If you’ve got some extra time, watch the on-demand webinar video here.

Extreme Collaboration: Improvisation Meets Planning

In this webinar presentation Andrew Piland explains how superintendents and other construction leaders can facilitate collaboration via the structure of their meeting space, time management, and how to enable construction teams to be the primary speakers while leaders listen. Andrew pulls together insights from Getting to Yes and: The Art of Business Improv, Jazz improvisation for radical collaboration, Lean construction principles, and his own experience on the jobsite to teach construction professionals how to be better leaders. Watch the presentation here.

The Project Production Management Blog Series Continues With Parts 13-15

Project Production Management: Takt for Professional Services (Part 13)

In part 13 of our blog series on Project Production Management, we hear from Touchplan’s Lead of PreSales/Sales Engineering George Hunt and Terri Erickson from Kata Consulting. The pair discuss how Takt can also be advantageous for professional service firms as pacing the production of design can have similar benefits to those described for construction.

Project Production Management: Transition from Responsibility to Accountability with Takt Planning (Part 14)

In part 14 of the PPM blog series, George Hunt and Adam Hoots look at how to best take accountability for executing a Takt plan.

Project Production Management: Stop in the Name of Production Management (Part 15)

With the 15th and final part of our blog series on Project Production Management, George Hunt brought the PPM blog series to a crescendo. In his final take, George discusses the value that can be obtained by removing practices as opposed to simply adding new ones.

Subscribe to The Saturday Shift – Your Weekly Source of Industry News & Entertainment

If you are interested in seeing more updates like the ones above, be sure to sign-up for The Saturday Shift! The Saturday Shift is meant to educate AND entertain you about a variety of topics in and around construction. Its purpose is to make your “weekend shift,” whether it is on the jobsite or just doing what you do in your downtime, a little bit more enjoyable.

We hope you enjoyed this September content roundup! We know there are a ton of places to get construction news, blogs, podcasts, and more out there, so we wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for checking us out.