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EPISODE 414: With today\u2019s 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\u2019s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Bob Salaj,\xa0 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\u2019s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:\xa0

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 \u201cgray work\u201d concept in construction (21:16)

Impact of digital workflows on productivity (30:38)

Construction technology news of the week (47:25)

Additional Resources:

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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\u2019s news articles! \U0001f5de\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f

\u27a1\ufe0f Breaking the Silence: LLMs Docode Enigmatic World of Animal Language

https://analyticsindiamag.com/breaking-the-silence-llms-docode-animal-language/

\u27a1\ufe0f Lendlease to exit international construction, development

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/lendlease-exits-international-construction-strategy/717201/

\u27a1\ufe0f Why technology has not transformed building

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vzzjqyz5qo

\u27a1\ufe0f Integrated Workflows: A Must In The Digital Transformation Of The AEC Industry- Salla Eckhardt

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/integrated-workflows-must-digital-transformation-aec-salla-eckhardt-5ywyc/

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