01926 633333The National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline identifies planned investment of over £164bn across 660+ specific projects and programmes up to 2025. Delivery of this scale can only be achieved with fundamental improvements in performance and productivity. Help is needed and Bourton Group are well placed as experts in the deployment of Lean Construction across the world of Infrastructure including:
- The design and construction of major infrastructure schemes across sectors including: Road; Rail; Utilities; Power Generation and Distribution
- Ongoing maintenance and renewal of existing Infrastructure networks
- Management and operation of existing Infrastructure networks
We use a range of delivery mechanisms to support the adoption of Lean Construction principles and the sustained realisation of benefits. Click here to find out more about those mechanisms?
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Case Studies
Developing a Self Sufficient Lean Sigma Capability
Infrastructure Construction
Working with our client to design, deliver and support the development of Lean Sigma Capability. Our client is responsible for safely delivering decommissioning, reprocessing, nuclear waste management, and fuel manufacturing activities.
Highways Construction, Maintenance & Operation
Infrastructure Construction
Approximately £450k task value per annum for the deployment of Lean on a combined HE programme of £2 billion (MP and NDD).
Highways England & the M6 Extension putting Lean Sigma on the Map
Infrastructure Construction
Having developed an impressive track record with the Highways Agency, Bourton Group was asked to help Highways England deploy Lean Sigma improvement methodology to bring the project in on time and significantly under budget.
M6 Extension puts Lean Sigma on the Map
Infrastructure ConstructionSix Sigma
Our approach was pragmatic: work with the team to identify projects with the highest potential value; provide on-the-ground consultancy to support delivery of improvements through the DMAICT methodology; transfer of knowledge and skills, giving our client internal capability for the future.
Piling Process Improvement
Infrastructure Construction
A major £120 million road improvement scheme to upgrade of the A74 between Carlisle and Guards Mill included converting two lane dual carriageway to a three lane motorway. The project also included the construction of an all-purpose route for non-motorway traffic.
Six Sigma Speeds up the Rail Network
Infrastructure ConstructionSix Sigma
When Network Rail took on the UK infrastructure in 2002 it faced many demands. But there was one big issue at the top of the agenda: train delays, severely affecting customers and costing hundreds of millions of pounds a year in penalties.
Increasing Access Capacity and Possession Utilisation
Infrastructure Construction
Does the Anglia Route have enough access, in the right place at the right time, does all the work fit within the available hours, and are Possessions being utilised in the most efficient and effective way?
British construction and engineering company
Infrastructure Construction
To achieve project delivery performance improvement targets of a 20% increase in efficiency and a reduction of 50% in project durations our construction and engineering client committed to rolling out Lean Collaborative Planning and Production Control techniques to all its Water treatment plant upgrade programmes.
Embedding Competence Management Standard at Network Rail
Infrastructure Construction
Bourton Group partnered with ARUP to help Network Rail create transformational change within the Drainage and Lineside community.
Past events and the increasing effects of climate change highlighted the value and importance of Drainage and Lineside, not only on the operations of Network Rail but for the safety of passengers and the workforce.
Helping Network Rail create Transformational Change
Infrastructure Construction
Partnering with ARUP to help Network Rail create Transformational Change within the Drainage and Lineside community. Working collaboratively with Arup and Network Rail, with an emphasis on communicating and embedding a Competence Management Standard for Drainage and Lineside; we focussed on new professional competencies, to support individuals within Drainage and Lineside with clear career pathways to enhance learning and career development.
Performing Lean Training and Implementation
Infrastructure Construction
Lean implementation and training program results in significant benefits, including improved efficiency, financial gains of over $16 million, empowered teams, and a transformative cultural shift towards continuous improvement
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What we do
Bourton Group are experts in the deployment of Lean Construction. From the development of Strategies and Programmes and gaining commitment at board level through to the facilitation of teams on construction sites using lean tools and techniques, we help our clients to deliver best practice in Lean Construction. Using approaches such as Lean Collaborative Planning and Production Control, we help deliver real improvement in scheme performance, delivering real and sustained bottom line improvements.
Experience
Our extensive experience spans the complete range of Construction and Infrastructure companies from Client; Major Contractor; Specialist Sub-Contractor; Material and Equipment Provider; Architects; Designers; Engineers and Consultants. We work across a wide range of sectors including; Highways; Rail; Power Generation and Distribution; Nuclear and other Utilities.
Our approach
Bourton Group’s approach is based around strong change management and the delivery of sustainable performance improvement. We do this by collaborating with clients and partners to embed change and ensure they retain the skills to carry on their Lean journey after our assignment is complete.
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