Lean Construction

Lean Construction is a management philosophy and set of principles aimed at improving the efficiency of construction projects. It is based on Lean manufacturing principles and seeks to eliminate waste, increase productivity, and deliver value to clients. Lean Construction utilizes similar principles and tools to enhance the planning, preparation, and coordination of construction projects. The goal is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, with quality, while also considering environmental and well-being aspects.

1. Waste Reduction: Lean Construction identifies and eliminates non-productive activities, delays, and excess materials, significantly reducing the waste of time, money, and resources. As a result, projects become more cost-effective and sustainable.
2. Improved Productivity: By optimizing processes and eliminating disruptions, Lean Construction increases worker productivity and accelerates the pace of work on construction sites. This results in faster project completion, benefiting both the company and the client.
3. Customer Satisfaction: Lean Construction places the customer at the heart of the process by ensuring their needs and expectations are met. By delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, the company gains the trust and satisfaction of its customers, potentially leading to long-lasting business relationships and positive recommendations.
4. Enhanced Collaboration: Lean Construction encourages collaboration among all stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. This approach promotes open communication and mutual understanding, reducing conflicts and improving coordination on the construction site.
5. Improved Risk Management: By quickly identifying and resolving potential issues, Lean Construction helps reduce risks related to delays, unforeseen costs, and disputes.
6. Sustainable Development: Lean Construction incorporates sustainability principles by minimizing the environmental impact of projects. By reducing the consumption of natural resources and promoting the efficient use of materials, it contributes to environmental preservation.

At Unigesco, we place the highest importance on continuous improvement, resolutely incorporating Lean Construction principles into our construction projects. This strategic approach, which embodies our commitment to the growth of our company, has yielded remarkable results. It has enabled us to establish a more robust project management, take on responsibility for a greater number of projects, handle larger-scale operations, all while reducing losses and maintaining the serenity of our teams.

PLANNING

When it comes to planning, we demonstrate innovation by reimagining established paradigms in the construction industry. We continually refine our master schedules, closely monitor weekly progress through rigorous PPC (Percentage Project Completed) tracking and analyze the origins of deviations and constraints. Furthermore, we develop highly effective visual schedules, plan short-term by zones, and collaborate closely with our subcontractors during weekly planning sessions.

QUALITY CONTROL

Quality control, on the other hand, is a cornerstone of our continuous improvement efforts. We ensure that our project teams have access to competent resources and suitable tools to effectively implement quality control plans. These proactive measures help us anticipate risks, eliminate non-conformity, or make necessary adjustments promptly.

TRAINING

Finally, we capitalize on the best practices of Lean Construction, drawing on evidence-based insights and the experience of construction companies in North America and Europe that have adopted these principles. Moreover, we invest in the training of our employees, introducing them to Lean Construction methods through workshops led by experts in the field or through supervised training sessions.