Lean
Philosophy of maximizing value, minimizing waste.
Public flashcard set
Lean Construction Basics
Waste-reduction ideas for modern sites.
construction management
Flashcards
Waste (muda)
Activity that consumes resources without value.
Pull planning
Scheduling based on downstream needs.
Last Planner
Collaborative short-interval planning system.
Constraint
Something blocking a task from starting.
Look-ahead plan
Near-term plan of upcoming work.
PPC
Percent of planned work completed.
Continuous improvement
Ongoing small process upgrades.
Standard work
Agreed best-known way to do a task.
Visual management
Making status visible on site.
Just-in-time
Delivering materials when needed.
Prefabrication
Building components off-site.
Handoff
Transfer of work between trades/teams.
Bottleneck
Constraint limiting overall throughput.