Ep.848 - Going Paperless - A Warning!

Jason steps away from the Takt and Last Planner implementation series for a short, practical topic: going paperless. He supports using tools like Bluebeam, screens, and iPads, and he explains why paperless should be a secondary goal, with flow, clear communication, and optimizing the whole as the primary ones. Drawing on a recent project where the team was asked to put no visuals on the wall, he asks what the cost of rework, lost time, and wasted materials might be if a few sheets of paper keep crews from the information they need. His suggestion is to set up the right digital systems and a conference room with the right visuals, while letting trade partners print their zone maps, plans, and wayfinding signage when it helps them work. What you'll learn in this episode: Why going paperless works best as a secondary goal, with flow, communication, and optimizing the whole as the primary ones How to weigh a few sheets of paper against the cost of rework, delays, and wasted materials How to set up a conference room or trailer with the zone maps, logistics plan, and visuals needed for collaboration, on screens or on the wall Why trade partners should be able to print zone control maps and plans, and why wayfinding signage is worth the paper Where the Toyota Production System idea of using thoroughly tested technology fits in when choosing tools Looking at your visuals today, are they helping your crews flow, or are they limited by a goal that matters less? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free, and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw