2026-05-22 | Lean-YEG, Lean Journey: Scott Builders

In this LeanYEG session, Scott Builders shares their Lean journey and the practical application of Lean principles across both construction project sites and office operations. The presentation explores how a culture of continuous improvement helped teams identify waste, improve workflow, reduce daily frustrations, and empower employees to make meaningful changes to the way work is performed. Examples include waste walks, 5S, pull-planning, site orientations, visual management, and field-driven kaizens that delivered measurable improvements through many small changes over time. [ Chapters ] 00:00 Welcome to LeanYEG 03:37 Meet Scott Builders 08:28 Why We Started Our Lean Journey 10:39 Lean Training & Certification 13:47 Waste Walks & Kaizen Improvements 19:51 5S on Construction Sites 24:04 Pull Planning & Scheduling 26:08 Results, Successes & Challenges 30:15 Lessons Learned 33:00 Questions & Answers 50:03 Outro LeanYEG is a volunteer-led Lean Community of Practice serving the Greater Edmonton Area, providing opportunities to learn, share, and network around Lean thinking and continuous improvement. Join the Lean Community of Practice in Edmonton:   / lean-yeg