2019Case17KirbyGroupEngineering

67 L EAN C ONSTRUCTION I RELAND A NNUAL B OOK OF C ASES 2019 specifications. • It is set of 6S tools that enables a working environment where everyone feels safe and facilitated. • It helps avoid workplace injuries. • It gives a chance to see non-compliance of any set standards immediately. • It helps operators to see how we are performing and allow them to improve their score in case the low output from set standards and/or any negative variance present. Why visual management is so imp ortant? • One of the most important reasons to implement the visual management system is to place/introduce a problem- solving cul ture, adopt an improvement-dr iven approach/mindset, eliminate response time, and prepare teams to continuously work on eliminating waste and improving quality issues highlighted through visuals. • They are a tool that provide a lot of information at a glance with just visuals and limited text. • It helps to improve communication within a team. As part of the continuous improvement mentality within Kirby that includes Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), we are constantly trying to have positive behavioural changes for site staff. By educating to Lean Thinking, it is no longer the norm to ask the same questions all the time. Hence, we have also revised the register and QA benchmark form a number of times, and we will continue to review it as clients continue to engage with us. It is now a case where Lean Construction has become part of the values of Kirby and staff are now engaged within all regions where Kirby operates. It is clear that there is now a greater focus on high standards, adding value to the clients, and reducing and removing wastes. This will allow us to continue to grow and aspire to be the most trusted provider of high-value engineering and construction services. Kirby consistently wins national and international awards in areas of Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (QEHS), reflected in our 10th consecutive RoSPA and 7th consecutive National Quality Award nominations. We credit this to our strong performance culture, our outstanding Kirby team, and our reputation for quality and service delivery.