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Why Construction Needs to Act Like a Satnav: Ali Mafi on Time, Flow, and Project Success (EP 196)


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In this episode, Paul is joined by Ali Mafi, a project management expert with over 200 construction projects. Ali shares his insights on how adopting a continuous flow approach and rethinking time management can revolutionise construction project delivery.

šŸ” Key Topics:

  • Batch Processing vs. Continuous Flow: Why traditional batch processing causes inefficiencies and how a flow-based system can accelerate projects and improve quality.
  • The Satnav Approach to Time: Ali explains how focusing on elapsed time, like a satnav, can enhance project monitoring and reduce delays.
  • Cost Reduction Through Early Completion: Ali reveals how finishing projects ahead of schedule leads to significant cost savings and why this strategy is often overlooked.

šŸŽ§ Takeaways:

  • Strategies to transition from batch processing to a flow-based approach.
  • How valuing time differently can improve project outcomes.

šŸ’” Get your free Contract Audit document by messaging Paul on LinkedIn or emailing him at [email protected].

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