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Quality Management

Do you want fries with that?

While dining at a restaurant recently I was asked by the waiter how my meal was and if there was anything that could be improved. The meal...

The Lean Builder

Rebid redux — Lean Tuesday with Scott Sedam

As a dedicated practitioner of Lean process and methods, one of the more aggravating things I sometimes hear is a builder bragging about how...

Lean Design

Have you ever heard a framer say, “I just make it look like the picture”? I have — far too often. They are referring to a lack of elevation...

Quality Management

While all builders are trying to become leaner, more innovative and customer focused to impact the bottom line, we should not forget about...

Quality Management

Measure twice and cut once

Measure twice and cut once. I think that is probably the first thing I ever learnt in construction and I learnt it as a kid listening to my...

Quality Management

Steve Jobs and Leadership

In the wake of Steve Jobs retirement announcement as CEO, Apple shares fell by 5%. For most people Apple is Steve Jobs, so that’s not a...

The Sweet Spot

The New York Times today has more information on what the Obama administration is considering to stimulate the housing industry (and hence...

The Lean Builder

Lean means cheap, ugly houses – NOT!

Todd Hallett and I are working with a fantastic smaller builder in California this week. They really “get it” and are very open to input...

Lean Design

As I sit on a plane bound for Fresno I am procrastinating. I know I have to put together this week’s blog but there are a few things to...

Quality Management

Performance excellence self-assessment table

From Cargill to Caterpillar, from Motorola and Boeing to Ritz Carlton they all use the Baldrige Criteria to successfully drive performance...

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