Glenn Ballard
University of California Berkeley, USA
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Glenn Ballard
“This book is a must read for those who live and work in a construction industry that is in many ways broken. Merging lean and quality in the concept 'lean quality', the authors construct on that foundation a compelling diagnosis of construction industry ills and equally excellent treatments. Readers can see the desired future for the construction industry in detailed case studies of advanced practitioners, ranging from worker empowerment at J.B. Henderson Constructors to Boulder Associates’ implementation of lean into their architectural practice. The authors give us hope that industry transformation is possible and is actually underway.” (from Amazon)
by John S. Oakland, Marton Marosszeky·You?
by John S. Oakland, Marton Marosszeky·You?
A convergence of lean management and quality management thinking has taken place in organizations across many industries, including construction. Practices in procurement, design management and construction management are all evolving constantly and understanding these changes and how to react is essential to successful management. This book provides valuable insights for owners, designers and constructors in the construction sector. Starting by introducing the language of total quality, lean and operational excellence, this book takes the reader right up to the latest industry practice in this sector, and demonstrates the best way to manage change. Written by two of the world's leading experts, Total Construction Management: Lean quality in construction project delivery offers a clearly structured introduction to the most important management concepts and practices used in the global construction industry today. This authoritative book covers issues such as procurement, BIM, all forms of waste, construction safety, and design and construction management, all explained with international case studies. It is a perfect guide for managers in all parts of the industry, and ideal for those preparing to enter the industry.