lean build & design
TK Design & Architecture is excited to announce its strategic partnership with TrueNorth Development, Inc.
TrueNorth is North America’s Lean Methods expert in residential homebuilding. In less than two years, their LeanBuilding Blitz has helped builders identify over $83 million in savings opportunities, averaging $8,000+ per unit in just 5 days. Nearly 700 suppliers & trades have participated in the LeanBlitz, voluntarily showing builders where and how to reduce or eliminate wasteful practices that contribute to unnecessary costs in both product and process. Using a positive structure that enhances relationships among the builder, his suppliers, and his trades, the LeanBuilding Blitz is a practical tool that establishes a solid basis for the recovery. The underlying premise is simple: cost cutting leads to cutting corners, whereas cutting waste leads to greater savings and a better product.
The TrueNorth guarantee:
The LeanBuilding Blitz will reveal at least 10 to 1 in identified savings or the client does not pay. Visit the TrueNorth website at
www.truen.com
There are three processes builders are trying to work into our schedule:
- LeanBuilding Blitz: This is the guaranteed process we’ve been talking about. With 43 consecutive successes to back it up, we guarantee you’ll find 10x our fee or you don’t have to pay us. We’re averaging over $8,000/house. Think about that. If you are at all skilled at implementing, you’ll be cash-positive before you’ve paid our bill (our terms will surprise you).
- LeanPlan Workout: Similar to a LeanBuilding Blitz, LeanPlan Workout focuses on making your existing plans more efficient to build without dumbing-down the house or making it harder to sell. Use it to springboard to new, more marketable plans, or simply make your present plans more profitable with the help of Todd Hallett, award-winning architect and former president of a production builder. NOTE: you do not have to replace your present architect.
- LeanDesign Charrette: The emerging economy will demand refreshed elevations and new, marketable plans. The LeanDesign Charrette is so Lean you get new plans, and new elevations, for less than free. Todd Hallett will design new plans and elevations at your direction, and then TrueNorth will filter those plans through our years of Lean experience. The outcomes – at less cost than a typical, “non-lean” charrette – are designs that offer your homeowner more house for less money by eliminating waste, reducing cost, and increasing value. Let us prove it to you.
Start by reading the attached Jagoe interview. If you would like to talk to the Jagoes or any of our other 42 consecutive successful LeanBlitz clients please contact TK Home Design. We would be happy to share their contact information with you.