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CASE STUDIES > HEXACON CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
HEXACON CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Practice collaborative planning and commitment by adopting Lean PlanDo as a management philosophy to drive the forward planning mindset all the way from the top to the bottom across your team.
2.4%
Project cost saved through delay mitigation and avoidance by utlization of Lean PlanDo®.
8%
Faster completion than conventional methods of construction.
23%
Productivity improvement observed due to collective forward planning and constraint resolution.
Company
Hexacon Construction is a reputable main contractor based in Singapore widely recognised in the industry for their expertise in engineering work and construction of the highest quality.
Headquarters
Singapore
Sector
General / Main Contractor
Sector Speciality
International contractor company
Website
www.hsl.com.sg
The Challenges
The PLQ project was a unique development part of a Larger development managed by Lend Lease in the heart of Singapore. The project conditions were dynamic which give rise to many unforeseen circumstances. Such situations decrease productivy and increase downtime. This motivated the adoption of Lean PlanDo. Some of the project challenges faced which impacted the project prodution process and the timelines: 1. Major Initial delays due to Late handover, manpower shortage & delayed formwork. 2. Constrained space & access due to concurrent development of other plots. 3. Restricted nightshift due to residential locality.
The Outcomes
After Hexacon adopted Lean PlanDo in their proejcts, the following improvements were seen in project execution: 1. Constraints were better managed as staff could identify and resolve issues in advance. 2. All parties were clear of each other’s responsibilities which helped them to carry out various duries in sync and more effectively. 3. 23% Productivity improvement achieved in the overall project that helped in increasing the rate of progress consistently to meet the target.
Our Solutions
Lean PlanDo® was used as a project maangement software that aids the smooth planning and communication process for building and construction projects. The tool aligns all parties through a common system and notifies each other of critical events and reminds them of key milestones to be accountable. Task insights and personalized dashboards provide immediate actionable informationt to take immediate action. The adoption of Lean PlanDo® was beneficial to Hexacon in many ways, the following strategies was engaged by the contractor to achieve the favourable outcomes: 1. Enhanced the subcon’s commitment & collaboration through close monitoring of weekly commitments. 2. Better performance in Arch & MEP works due to cumulative learning from the structural works through improved coordination. 3. Improved the capability of the MC team in the areas of LEAN thinking, detailed planning and constraint management.
RECOVERING WITH MINIMUM LOSSES
A successful story of project recovery through Integrated Lean Project Delivery (ILPD) & collective team efforts.
HSL CONSTRUCTOR PTE LTD
Achieve smooth and on-time delivery of all your projects by choosing Lean PlanDo as your all-in-one project management tool.
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Dylan McKee
Sadiq Razali
“Lean PlanDo helps in planning better by identifying the constraints and crucial dates. We are of the view that, the more stakeholders there are in the Lean PlanDo team, the more effective it would be”
Dr. Mangesh G. Korgaonker
“Keeping pace with the current needs of the construction industry, NICMAR has acquired academic licence of Lean PlanDo and trained faculty to bring a paradigm shift in the AEC industry in India towards collaborative planning for enhanced productivity and performance of projects”
Laxana Naidu
“Lean PlanDo software uses lean principles and Last Planner® System methodology to make planning predictable and reliable. Adopting Lean PlanDo for projects in Malaysia will help to improve collaboration and commitment of project team to meet project demands. Construction companies can reduce waste in their operations and grow the margin with Lean PlanDo”
Han Sen Goh
“Lean PlanDo helps in planning better by identifying the constraints and crucial dates. Plans are more reliable and helps in reacting to challenges proactively”
Alan Ong
“Stakeholders at all levels – including contractors on the ground – need to be involved in planning and implementation, and Lean PlanDo promotes this through an open and decentralised approach. This gives every individual greater ownership over tasks and in turn higher motivation to carry them out”