The Lean Builder

A Builder's Guide to Applying Lean Tools in the Field

By: Joe Donarumo, Keyan Zandy

Narrated by: Joshua Alexander

Sam Brooks, a young superintendent with ProCon Builders, has been given responsibility for the largest and most complicated project of his career. He struggles with all of the common difficulties in construction - lack of communication, coordination issues, and other kinds of wasteful occurrences that rob his project of time and money, while leaving him and his team frustrated and overworked.

Luckily, his friend, mentor, and co-worker, Alan Phillips, brings the benefit of his experience and his knowledge of Lean Construction tools and processes to help Sam learn valuable skills for improving the operation of his project.

Together, Sam and Alan discuss the merits and explore the practical applications of:

• Daily huddles
• Visual communication
• The “eight wastes”
• Managing constraints
• Pull planning
• The last planner system
• Percent plan complete

©2019 Joe Donarumo, Keyan Zandy (P)2019 Joe Donarumo, Keyan Zandy

A tool for every builder.

Book shows it's never too late to learn new methods. The layout and delivery was extremely helpful in explaining and teaching this concept. Allan was very instrumental in teaching Sam and the reader at the same time.

Practical and Concise

Applicable for any commercial construction superintendent, foreman, manager, or engineer. Great mix of story and applicable information.

Practical Project Leadership and Team Learning

I loved reading this engaging story about Sam, construction superintendent, and his journey of discovery and growth that brought Lean ideas to life mirroring many of my own experiences.

This is a must read for anyone new or experienced with applying Lean to their projects or personal work. in design and construction. The guidelines at the end of the book are based on deep experiences by Joe and Keyan.

The observations by the Sam’s mentor in the story are real, our industry has changed. We project leaders must adapt to better serve our clients and respect the people who make ideas reality by the skill, sweat, and creativity of their work efforts.

brilliant!

I enjoyed the voice actors for each foreman on the project team. I thought it was well written.

KNOWLEDGE IN ABUNDANCE

Loved it. I will definitely have to reread and use this as a manual going forward.