Beyond Gantt: The Rise of Flow-Based Production

Beyond Gantt: The Rise of Flow-Based Production

In this episode, Antti Pukema, Account Executive at Sitedrive, explains how moving beyond basic scheduling to production management can revolutionize site productivity. We dive into the “one schedule” methodology that blends CPM, Takt, and Last Planner systems to eliminate “white spaces” and potentially reduce lead times by up to 50%. Antti also shares the “all-in” […]

SDOT: West Seattle Bridge weekly update; Post-tensioning form work; expansion joint replacement this weekend 

SDOT: West Seattle Bridge weekly update; Post-tensioning form work; expansion joint replacement this weekend 

In the month of April, SDOT focused on reinforcing the bridge’s exterior and made continued progress on the new post-tensioning system. Watch the latest video to see the crew in action as they apply carbon-fiber to the underside of the bridge and construct new post-tensioning concrete components. SDOT photo Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared on Friday that SDOT is expecting the final two structural pours for […]

How Fire Caulking Enhances Passive Fire Protection Systems

How Fire Caulking Enhances Passive Fire Protection Systems

Fire protection in a building extends beyond alarms, sprinklers, and emergency response plans. Much of the real work happens quietly, built into the walls, floors, and joints that separate one space from another. Passive fire protection relies on those barriers to slow the spread of fire and smoke long enough for people to move to […]