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First Integrated Project Delivery Contract Used

2021-08-26T00:09:06-05:00

After years of working collaboratively together throughout the 1990’s, and with the realization that the contract was the last hurdle to true collaboration, a project team  executed the first Integrated ...

First Integrated Project Delivery Contract Used2021-08-26T00:09:06-05:00

LeanProject Founded By Greg Howell and Glenn Ballard

2021-09-08T01:44:09-05:00

Greg and Glenn, along with a couple other progressive thinkers, founded LeanProject Consulting in response to requests for help with practical application of lean practices and thinking. Today, LeanProject remains ...

LeanProject Founded By Greg Howell and Glenn Ballard2021-09-08T01:44:09-05:00

Understanding Computers and Cognition Published

2021-08-26T00:02:05-05:00

This historic book written by Terry Winograd and Fernando Flores was published in 1986.  It presents an important and controversial new approach to understanding what computers do and how their ...

Understanding Computers and Cognition Published2021-08-26T00:02:05-05:00

LeanProject Launches 3Px

2021-09-08T01:19:30-05:00

3Px is the culmination of decades of experience saving and improving projects. This approach forms the right team structure, skills and practices to quickly create high-performing teams on every project ...

LeanProject Launches 3Px2021-09-08T01:19:30-05:00

Greg Howell and Glenn Ballard Meet

2021-08-25T22:17:25-05:00

Greg and Glenn Ballard first met on a project in Texas in 1979 and began a lifelong relationship of friendship and collaboration. Greg and Glenn had a long history of ...

Greg Howell and Glenn Ballard Meet2021-08-25T22:17:25-05:00

Rio Grande Brazil Project

2021-08-25T23:47:41-05:00

LeanProject works on the largest industrial fertilizer project in South America.  Over the course of 12 months a team from LeanProject worked with the project team to transform the culture ...

Rio Grande Brazil Project2021-08-25T23:47:41-05:00

Better Building Published

2021-08-26T00:57:24-05:00

Construction is not manufacturing. This book outlines the practices required to successfully apply lean thinking to project work. It’s become a perpetual best seller in the lean construction industry and ...

Better Building Published2021-08-26T00:57:24-05:00

Essential Conversations™ Program

2021-08-26T00:16:25-05:00

The future is invented and built in conversation. Learning how to make assessments, navigate moods, and secure commitments can be the difference between project success and failure. Built on the ...

Essential Conversations™ Program2021-08-26T00:16:25-05:00

Cleveland Clinic Projects Start

2021-08-26T00:19:36-05:00

After a series of disappointing projects, Cleveland Clinic engages LeanProject to help with three of the largest consecutive projects they’ve attempted - a hospital bed tower, ambulatory surgery center, and ...

Cleveland Clinic Projects Start2021-08-26T00:19:36-05:00

Jason Klous Joins LeanProject

2021-09-02T23:37:48-05:00

Jason’s background as a superintendent and carpenter brings a unique perspective to LeanProject.  In addition to his field experience, Jason brings a lifelong passion for learning to LeanProject.  He has ...

Jason Klous Joins LeanProject2021-09-02T23:37:48-05:00