Master Lean Construction with Barry Connolly | I’m the Gaffer

Revolutionize your construction business with lean principles! In the Episode" I’m the Gaffer, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Barry Connolly, Contracts Manager at GEM Construction, to explore lean construction. Learn how Barry’s journey and lean strategies improve predictability and efficiency. Subscribe and like to join the community, and share your thoughts below! Key Points: Barry shares lean implementation tips and benefits for SMEs. Episode Highlights: 00:16–Advice: Start with a lean construction or white belt course 01:07–Barry’s lean expertise and operational background 03:57–White belt training and early lean adoption 05:26–Lean goal: Predictability and waste reduction 07:19–Six-week pull plan for design and procurement 09:17–Milestone boards for project phase monitoring 11:45–Constraint management and root cause analysis 18:34–Goal: Faster unit weathering with timber frame 23:19–Software shift: Asta and Coplan for lean planning 25:40–Lean tips for small van businesses 29:27–Myth: Lean doesn’t cost jobs, boosts predictability 51:59–Outro: Praise for Barry’s passion and openness For more information about anything in this episode, head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/ I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer, this podcast is for you. Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes, and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must-have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry. As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry, where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge. I’m The Gaffer, available on: Apple https://bit.ly/ImTheGaffer Spotify https://bit.ly/ImTheGafferSpotify YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@gavincoylesafety