A Diamond in the Rough: Aligning field experiences with Lean
Construction runs on experience — and experience is earned through years of hands-on practice. When you ask your most senior team members to adopt new approaches and unfamiliar Lean initiatives, you risk coming across as dismissive of the very knowledge you need most.
The tension between new approaches and tried-and-true methods shows up across every aspect of construction. Is your contracting method the first hurdle that keeps key team members at bay too long? Are you operating with a risk-shifting mindset instead of a collaborative one — protecting your own interests at others' expense? Should the GC dictate schedule requirements? How do you express the need for the project while staying receptive to the challenges your subcontractors face?
When the personalities and success criteria shift from project to project, how do you strike the right balance — taking full advantage of what's worked for years, while introducing new methods that can further improve efficiency and success?
Deep field experience and Lean thinking don't always align easily. See how Skanska's team built trust and consistency to turn friction into collaboration.
Christopher Cheu, Sr. Project Manager, Skanska USA Building
Oliver Pullin, Assistant Superintendent, Skanska USA Building
Please note, this event is open to LCI members only.