“Getting the Team to the Finish Line Early”
If you are interested in getting your project to the finish line early at less risk, stress and cost you may want to consider the “Lean Commissioning” (LeanCx) workshop. In this workshop we first establish a business case for a more intensive commissioning approach. We then delve into how a proactive, integrated and a more collaborative approach to commissioning enables higher productivity and profit.Learning objectives are:
- Why we need to expand the little black box called commissioning
- How to get to the finish line early
- Managing the Team with discipline
Details: LeanCx is a 4-hour workshop for teams that want to Get Projects Done Early
Lean Commissioning
In “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” by Robert Pirsig we learn that taking the roads less travelled is infinitely more rewarding that sticking with tradition. In this book that is an inquiry into values and quality we discover an import truth that applies to the commissioning process.
Until it is Tested the Design is not True
We know this statement to be true as in a recent survey we found out that buildings are still guzzling energy and operators are extremely stressed having to deal with buildings “full of half dead zombie controls that arise in the night.” The result of not properly implementing the commissioning process.Dr. W. Edwards Deming taught us that by adopting appropriate principles of management, organizations could increase quality and simultaneously reduce costs (by reducing waste, rework, staff attrition and litigation while increasing customer loyalty). The key is to practice continual improvement and think of manufacturing as a system, not as bits and pieces."[20]
By integrating quality control into the building process through commissioning we can improve the quality of designs and construction and prevent the mirage of change notices and rework that result from incomplete designs and turnover of systems that have never been completed or tested to verify performance.
It is unfortunate that the industry does not recognize that commissioning provides one of the best returns on investment. Based upon studies by Lawrence Berkley Laboratories the returns get better for the more intensive technical commissioning that takes more time and effort. Our approach is to take that one step further to integrated commissioning into the project from start to finish using lean principles and practices. (LeanCx) By expanding the little black box called commissioning we can get project completed early. We call this milestone getting to Done is Done.
By taking a proactive approach we can demonstrate commissioning creates value. Less rework and call-backs for contractors leading to higher profit, achieving energy savings early and getting what was paid for the Owner and less risk of non-performance for designers.
Introduction
Commissioning for lean projects (LeanCx) requires a new whole way of thinking. It takes a collaborative team effort that is disciplined in eliminating waste, proactive in workflow planning and committed to getting to the finish line early. In the introduction we will establish the principles and practices as well as business case for LeanCx.
Module I: Team Management
It takes a team to will a Championship. Everyone needs to buy-in to the plan, accept roles and responsibilities and commit to getting the job done.
1. Build Team Knowledge and Capabilities
2. Establish Expectations and Commitment
3. Implement a Disciplined System for Getting Work Done
Module 2: Integrate Performance Testing
The process starts with clearly defining the project requirements and developing a commissioning program that will enable the team to be successful in delivering the project.
1. Develop a proactive Commissioning Plan
2. Design the Testing Program
3. Coordinate the Work
Module 3: Collaborate on Getting Done Early
As the team develops capabilities there will be ways to improve the productivity and performance of the team as well as to try and shorten the schedule.
1. Pull Plan the Work
2. Track Testing as a Percentage of Test completed
3. Collaborate to improve the Process
If you are interested in learning how to facilitate the implementation of the LeanCx process, please contact Murray Guy for information about the next course start date. mguy@i-designs.ca
Contact .... Murray Guy aka @Lean_tobe_Green
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