2020Case11SuirEngineering

Contents Lean Construction Ireland Annual Book of Cases 2020 46 Ca e 11 It is not only the company that has gone on a Lean journey, but the staff of Suir Engineering have also gone on their own personal Lean journeys. This has enabled them to see what has and has not worked on other projects. Everyone is now able to see the bigger picture and how small changes to their work practices can have major impacts to the over- all project. The T4 and T3 boards have provided trades, supervision, and management with a shared platform to voice concerns and have them resolved in real-time and collaboratively. Some of the key learnings from Suir Engineering’s journey have been:e • People support what they create – By allowing staff the ability to voice and implement their ideas, you will get much better buy-in when they are part of the creative process. • Encourage small ideas from all levels – Small improve- ments have enormous compounding effects over time and can be easily shared and implemented on other sites. • Structure is key – A system to allow information to flow and people know where to get the correct information. Key benefits from the implementation of Lean on the site: • Increased planning of works –This focus on what needs to be in place before work starts has greatly improved workflow. • Reduced Requisitions – A direct outcome of better plan- ning has enabled the team to reduce the number of requi- sitions raised. This has relieved the pressure of the purchas- ing team. At present, and despite being one of the largest projects for Suir Engineering, the project raises far fewer requisitions then that of considerably smaller projects. • A 60% reduction in modular wiring and lighting install – By engaging early, using the LPS and JIT delivery meth- ods, Suir Engineering was able to achieve significant cost savings. • Reduction in snags and rework – Utilising the FOK walk- downs has resulted in little-to-no rework or snags being produced. • Improved Engagement – Staff morale has increased and employees feel valued.