Overproduction in Construction: Understanding the Hidden Costs | Lean Construction Series Part 2

Welcome back to our Lean Construction Series on Waste! In Part 2, we delve into Overproduction, one of the eight key areas of waste in construction projects. Overproduction occurs when more materials, components, or services are produced than necessary or earlier than needed, leading to increased costs, wasted resources, and inefficiencies on the job site.
In this video, we'll explore:
What overproduction is and why it happens in construction.
Real-world examples of overproduction and its impact on project budgets and schedules.
Practical strategies to mitigate overproduction, including Just-In-Time delivery, enhanced planning, and lean construction principles.
Join us as we uncover the hidden costs of overproduction and provide actionable insights to help you optimize your projects. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into the 8 areas of waste in construction!
Watch the other parts of the series 8 Areas of Construction Waste:
Tutorial 62 8 Wastes Defects No. 1 • CONSTRUCTION & THE 8 A...
Tutorial 63 8 Wastes Overproduction No. 2 • Overproduction in Cons...
Tutorial 64 8 Wastes Wait Time No. 3 • Eliminating Wait Time:...
Tutorial 65 8 Wastes Non-Utilized Talent No. 4 • Maximizing Workforce P...
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Tutorial 28 Finite vs Infinite Thinks • CONSTRUCTION PM PRINCI...
Tutorial 29 Pre-award meetings • PRE-AWARD MEETINGS, TH...
Tutorial 30 Intro to Lean • INTRODUCTION TO LEAN C...
Tutorial 31 Brainstorming • BRAINSTORM CONSTRUCTIO...
Tutorial 32 Lean Variation Parade of Trades • LEAN CONSTRUCTION, HOW...
Tutorial 33 5’S Lean • ELIMINATE WASTE ON YOU...
Tutorial 34 Learn from the past case • LEARN FROM PAST BUILDS...
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Tom Stephenson is a national award-winning professor (George Brown College, University of Toronto) and best-selling author whose background in education spans nearly three decades. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management, business management, human resource management, architecture, carpentry, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge, reinvigorate corporate culture, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada. Before breaking into the academic realm, Tom acquired more than a decade of practical project-management experience, operating a mid-sized Toronto-based general contracting firm. He is also the author of the newly released Planning, Scheduling, and Control of Construction Projects with American Technical Publishers and the four best-selling editions of Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings with Nelson Publishing Canada. Tom most recently received the Toronto Construction Association’s 2020 Chancellor’s Award for “helping his peers become more ethical, knowledgeable and professional.” A champion of change management, Tom takes pride in helping students and businesses navigate uncharted territories, take calculated risks and rise above the status quo. Some of the companies he’s worked with include Mattamy Homes, EllisDon, BIRD Construction, MCA, Maple Reinders, and Tucker HiRise, University of Toronto Project Managers.

[@joseferraz4120]

Congrats Tom, I appreciate very much your videos! I'm a Brazilian designer and want to learn more about North America Construction.

[@marcosantos3978]

Fala jose, blz? Estudei building engineering aqui no Canadá. Moro aqui há 2 anos e meio. Se precisar de ajuda com alguma informação me avisa. Manda algum contato que eu te adiciono. Faço isso pois há alguns anos atrás eu daria tudo pra que alguém pudesse fazer isso por mim.

[@TomStephensontraining]

Great! I’m glad the videos are helping you see similarities and differences.

[@88HaZZarD88]

I'm not in construction or even in North America, but I'm picking up some really useful and practical stuff. Thank you

[@TomStephensontraining]

Wonderful, happy to help in whatever way possible!