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Unmasking the Hidden Productivity Killer in Construction | Bob Salaj, Director of Customer Advisory Team at Quickbase
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EPISODE 414: With today’s information right at our fingertips, a huge portion of the construction industry is still heavily reliant on siloed data. Could this be the hidden productivity killer costing the industry millions of dollars?
In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Bob Salaj, Director of Customer Advisory Team at Quickbase, to explore the intersection of Lean principles and digital transformation in construction.
With his extensive experience across various industries, Bob shares his journey and how he discovered the power of low-code/no-code software solutions.
We talk about the importance of democratizing data and standardizing processes to reduce inefficiencies and improve decision-making in the industry.
Curious to know more?
Tune in now and learn how construction companies can leverage Lean techniques and digital tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
Let’s jump right in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Bob Salaj (01:59)
Challenges coming to construction from manufacturing (04:17)
Importance of standardization in construction (06:13)
Democratizing data and improving accessibility (11:03)
Poka-yoke and Gemba walk explained (12:40)
Identifying inefficiencies through Gemba walks (17:50)
The “gray work” concept in construction (21:16)
Impact of digital workflows on productivity (30:38)
Construction technology news of the week (47:25)
Additional Resources:
Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew
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Follow Bob Salaj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-salaj-4585a79b/
The Gray Work Index: https://www.quickbase.com/blog/gray-work-index-2024
Check out Quickbase for more information: https://www.quickbase.com/
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See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️
➡️ Breaking the Silence: LLMs Docode Enigmatic World of Animal Language
https://analyticsindiamag.com/breaking-the-silence-llms-docode-animal-language/
➡️ Lendlease to exit international construction, development
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/lendlease-exits-international-construction-strategy/717201/
➡️ Why technology has not transformed building
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vzzjqyz5qo
➡️ Integrated Workflows: A Must In The Digital Transformation Of The AEC Industry- Salla Eckhardt
—
The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.
Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!
572 episoder
Manage episode 425560579 series 1144272
EPISODE 414: With today’s information right at our fingertips, a huge portion of the construction industry is still heavily reliant on siloed data. Could this be the hidden productivity killer costing the industry millions of dollars?
In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Bob Salaj, Director of Customer Advisory Team at Quickbase, to explore the intersection of Lean principles and digital transformation in construction.
With his extensive experience across various industries, Bob shares his journey and how he discovered the power of low-code/no-code software solutions.
We talk about the importance of democratizing data and standardizing processes to reduce inefficiencies and improve decision-making in the industry.
Curious to know more?
Tune in now and learn how construction companies can leverage Lean techniques and digital tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
Let’s jump right in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Bob Salaj (01:59)
Challenges coming to construction from manufacturing (04:17)
Importance of standardization in construction (06:13)
Democratizing data and improving accessibility (11:03)
Poka-yoke and Gemba walk explained (12:40)
Identifying inefficiencies through Gemba walks (17:50)
The “gray work” concept in construction (21:16)
Impact of digital workflows on productivity (30:38)
Construction technology news of the week (47:25)
Additional Resources:
Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew
—
Follow Bob Salaj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-salaj-4585a79b/
The Gray Work Index: https://www.quickbase.com/blog/gray-work-index-2024
Check out Quickbase for more information: https://www.quickbase.com/
—
See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️
➡️ Breaking the Silence: LLMs Docode Enigmatic World of Animal Language
https://analyticsindiamag.com/breaking-the-silence-llms-docode-animal-language/
➡️ Lendlease to exit international construction, development
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/lendlease-exits-international-construction-strategy/717201/
➡️ Why technology has not transformed building
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vzzjqyz5qo
➡️ Integrated Workflows: A Must In The Digital Transformation Of The AEC Industry- Salla Eckhardt
—
The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.
Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!
572 episoder
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