From the course: Construction Industry: Productivity

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Productivity with timely information

Productivity with timely information

From the course: Construction Industry: Productivity

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Productivity with timely information

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- Let's start to wrap up our discussion on productivity improvement. We've covered a lot of ground so far. I've discussed using alternative project delivery methods to reduce the design phase of a project and how that can also have a positive impact on reducing delays during construction. I talked about the issues we face during construction that have a negative impact on the overall project delivery time. And I talked about issues that affect actual productivity at the WorkFace. I also introduced the concept of adopting an entirely new theory of production. If you're still stuck on deciding whether or not all this change is worth it, you need to go back and watch the videos where I discuss just how low our productivity is in construction compared to virtually all other industries. And if that doesn't do it, check out the construction industry report published by NIST in the United States that establishes those seven…

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