Kaizen is a Japanese method that was developed in the 1950s and has since been used successfully in many industries to improve processes and avoid errors. Kaizen translates as "continuous improvement".

The method is based on the concept that every employee in a company can help improve processes by making small changes that add up to significant improvements in the long run.

In lean construction management, kaizen can be used to prevent errors in construction processes. Here are some steps on how the Kaizen can be applied:

1. Create understanding: Before starting with Kaizen, it is important that all employees understand what it means and how it is applied. For this, training is usually a good start.
2. Identify processes: Observe the processes on the construction site and identify which processes can be improved. This can be done with the help of checklists, process folders or feedback from employees. Digital planning software also provides an overview of upcoming delays or time changes in the construction process.
3. Propose constructive changes: Every employee should be encouraged to suggest changes that will help improve processes.
4. Implement changes: Adopt the proposed changes that make sense and implement them into the process.
5. Monitor and evaluate: Monitor the processes after implementing the changes and evaluate how effective they were. If necessary, further changes can be made.
6. Repeat: Repeat this process constantly to achieve continuous improvement.

At PLACE, it is also important to us that your projects are optimized through constant adjustment, collaborative feedback processes and lean meetings. This is to avoid repeating mistakes and to improve team collaboration.

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