In a nutshell, construction materials management is the A-Z operation of budgeting, sourcing, ordering, obtaining, storing and disposing of construction materials. Relationally, materials management has the power to positively or negatively impact every other aspect of a construction project including design, budget, timelines, code compliance,
The concept of lean operation has been around since 1948 when Japanese industrial engineers Taiichi Ohono and Eji Toyoda began developing the idea in order to improve efficiency in Toyota’s assembly line vehicle production. Building on its success in manufacturing, lean’s revolutionary methodology has been
The concept of lean operation has been around since 1948 when Japanese industrial engineers Taiichi Ohono and Eji Toyoda began developing the idea in order to improve efficiency in Toyota’s assembly line vehicle production. Building on its success in manufacturing, lean’s revolutionary methodology has been
For a construction project to get off to a good start, careful planning is crucial. That’s why we’re taking the time to explore the value of the constructability review – a project preparation tool that can help predict and anticipate real world issues and allow
In construction, good communication is the foundation of a successful project and good communication begins with understanding the lingo. To that end, here’s a listing of some of the more common terms you may hear when initiating a large-scale construction project.
We talk a lot about safety here at FSE because, in the construction industry, we believe that it is a cornerstone of good business. Setting up the necessary systems and processes for protecting employees from injury and illness helps us take good care of our
