Rework is a common cause of schedule creep and cost overruns. Here's how to know what failures trigger rework so you can avoid them

Your processes can teach you so much and save you a lot of cash. But you need metrics

Lean expert Scott Sedam goes back to his home-building roots to help pinpoint the potential of building information modeling (BIM) as a powerful enabler for Lean building and removing waste from product and process

From the lack of meaningful savings to the overwhelming time commitment, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam refutes the most common misconceptions about implementing Lean process in home building

What does it take to build a Lean culture with your suppliers and trades, and how does it impact their business and yours?

If you knew you were losing about $5K per unit due to just one item of waste in your houses, would you do something about it?

Builders that purchase labor and material on bid price alone are guaranteed only that they will never operate by lowest total cost

From optimizing foundation design to reducing roof pitch to re-thinking your trash-removal process, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam identifies numerous ways to save a bundle on each and every home you build.