At a high level, the goal of Lean Construction is to minimize waste, time and effort in order to maximize value to the customer. There are many processes and strategies that can be implemented to help achieve this goal, impacting every facet of the built environment and building process. So many tools, in fact, that deciding which to use, and how and when to use it, can be intimidating. One such tool is Off-Site Construction (OSC). Here we share three strategies for using OSC to deliver maximum benefit to the Lean Construction effort.
OSC is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and will only contribute to the Lean Construction goal when implemented effectively. However, when OSC is used optimally, schedules can be compressed, performance can be improved, and risk can be mitigated while simultaneously reducing cost.
OSC is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and will only contribute to the Lean Construction goal when implemented effectively. However, when OSC is used optimally, schedules can be compressed, performance can be improved, and risk can be mitigated while simultaneously reducing cost.