"Improvement of On-site Productivity"

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This manual outlines a proven pre-planning procedure for achieving dramatic increases in on-site productivity. On-site productivity is a contractor's biggest risk area. There is a tremendous potential for improving on-site productivity. The key to improvement is: Pre-Plan every project with the emphasis on Materials Handling and Team Building.


Section one: PRINCIPLES

Productivity in the Field
Introduction
Typical Situation; how much time is spent on productive work?
Improved Situation; the secret to improved productivity

Benefits of Improved Productivity
Productivity and Cost Savings
Administration and Overhead Costs
Lower Trade Contractor Prices
Safety
That Competitive Edge

Materials Handling and Productivity
Materials Handling is the Key Factor

Detailed Materials Handling Systems
Introduction
Major Items/Areas
Purpose
Materials Handling Analysis
Materials Handling Investment
Materials Handling Crew

Site Materials Handling Environment
Introduction
Major Factors
Case Study

Right Materials at the Right Time
Introduction
Schedules
Single Vendor System
Suppliers

Project Pre-Planning
Introduction
Construction's Unique Situation
Typical Construction Planning
Ideal Construction Planning
Pre-Planning Procedure

Team Building
Field-Office Relationship
GC/CM : Trade Contractor Relationship
Project Pre-Planning and Team Building

Articles on Pre-Planning and Materials Handling
Bibliography

Section two: Putting it Into Practice
Introduction
Introduction
Necessary Elements
Adjust to Suit Your Situation

Step 1 Select Project Team ASAP
Checklist Questions

Step 2 Kick-Off Meeting
Introduction
Site Layout and Materials Handling Checklists
Housekeeping and Garbage Removal System
Team Building and General Concerns Checklist

Step 3 Project Site Visit

Step 4 1st Pre-Planning Session
Preparatory Steps
Major Item/Area
Detailed Materials Handling Planning
Concerns re: Achieving Goals
Implementation of Ideas/Solutions

Step 5 GC/Trade Contractor Materials Handling Meeting

Step 6 Pre-Planning Sessions 2, 3, 4
Project Pre-Planning Summary

 

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