Off Site Manufacturing by Ezarc

Key points in Lean as applied to OSM:

• Define Value: OSM takes on-site labor and moves it off-site. This allows for cost-effectiveness and construction schedules of OSM components that run concurrently with on-site activities.
• Value stream: OSM eliminates waste in various areas through coordination and planning. A key component of this is the BIM/VDC work that reduces re-work, waste, and delays.
• Flow: OSM relies on continuous flow throughout the process. Careful coordination of design, detailing, BIM/VDC, procurement, long lead items, shop production, OSM integration, and trade coordination is all critical to maximize efficiencies and reduce non-productive activities.
• Pull and JIT: Space and storage areas are limited and a critical component of OSM. Just-in-Time ordering, production, logistics, and integration are all required to maintain a continuous flow without creating interruptions or bottlenecks. This is especially difficult with varying production rates and independent schedules across multiple trades.
• Continuous Improvement: With innovation comes mistakes. Striving for perfection is a process. Many aspects of the OSM system use the fail-fast methodology. We will implement an idea and methodologies, and often adjust quickly to the changing conditions are discover a previously unidentified constraint that causes us to alter course and make corrections. Lessons learned and opportunities for improvement are vital to our ability to continuously improve and add better value to our clients.

Speakers:

Jeff Reading, Director of Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) 
Jeff is an experienced leader with a diverse background in commercial, industrial, and manufacturing projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and brings over 18 years of experience in mechanical construction, including prefabrication and installation of pipe and ductwork. He has developed strong expertise in offsite manufacturing (OSM), leading modular construction efforts through design coordination, multi-trade integration, and fabrication planning to improve efficiency and reduce project costs. Jeff has a proven track record of delivering successful projects through detailed preplanning, strong documentation, and a focus on safety, quality, and schedule, while fostering collaboration across engineering, fabrication, and field teams.

Matt Godsey, Vice President
Matt is a structural steel expert with a bachelor’s in civil engineering and a Master’s in Structural Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and has 25 years of combined hands-on and executive construction experience. His technical expertise includes value engineering, preconstruction services, innovative project planning and execution, off-site manufacturing, mega projects, complex projects, semiconductor and clean room construction, advanced logistics, specialty coatings, and design-build/assist. With a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, Matt brings a unique ability to communicate and coordinate with the design team, construction team, project owners, key stakeholders, contracts team, safety professionals, auditors, and leaders performing the work. EZARC is a perfect fit for his abilities and experience in bringing custom building solutions to our clients.

Requirements: Safety-toe shoes, vest, hard hat, glasses.

Light breakfast and drinks will be provided.

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