Steve B. Martin is a wholly genuine process engineer and respected leader in lean/continuous improvement. In this podcast episode, we explored the vital role that respect for people plays in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes. …

If you're looking for ways to improve processes, communication, and personal growth, look no further than Lean principles. And who better to learn from than Jake Harrell, Director of Lean Transformation in the food processing industry? In this episo…

If you're someone who's interested in continuous improvement, entrepreneurship, and innovation, then this podcast interview is a must-watch. Felipe Engineer-Manriquez interviews Tatsuya "Tats" Nakagawa, the co-founder of Castagra Products, and the h…

Digital transformation in the construction industry is inevitable. With most organizations encountering ongoing safety concerns, reducing labor productivity levels, and project inefficiencies, the need to execute the right tools in your construction…

I have yet to meet a person or team that acted to aid the late delivery of a construction project. In fact, professionals often expend heroic levels of effort and creativity towards improving their schedules. Best efforts using standard management r…

One of the most critical aspects of successful construction teams is communication. When I'm working with teams, communication is one of the first factors I seek to understand before recommending any improvement changes. Communication is crucial to …

One of my mentors asked me what is the most significant factor preventing me from spending more time forgetting the past (unlearning) and innovating today for the future. "Innovation? I hadn't thought about it." That was my instant response. As an…

"Design is an iterative process." That's the phrase I most often hear when architects and engineers respond to how long some design deliverables will take to complete. When pushed, you may get a response, but it won't be accurate. Contractors have …

Since the popularization of quality circles in the 1960s, companies around the globe continue engaging front line employees to improve their work using variations of PDCA, a scientific method for problem-solving using four steps: Plan…

Throughout the course of my career, I've often been involved with projects pursuing sustainability goals like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification across the United States. The latest part of my career has involve…