A mechanical contractor was in a period of growth, which they wanted to sustain. However, partly
as a result of this, their management team was too busy with day-to-day issues to spend time
initiating and driving significant performance improvement programs.
The client saw the growth as an opportunity to capitalize on their market success by driving the
organization to a higher level of performance.
Carpedia was brought on to provide management with the support they needed to be successful
on this important and time sensitive journey.
Carpedia was engaged to improve labor productivity across field operations, pre-fabrication shops,
and indirect support areas. Key changes focused on reducing rework in the field and improving
efficiency through standardization and better planning. Equipment and material sets were
standardized for common tasks, while new storage and inventory management techniques were
introduced. Logistics for material reception on large sites were optimized to prevent delays.
Project planning and scheduling were standardized, helping reduce under-utilization of field labor.
Additionally, the estimating and drafting functions were re-aligned to focus on acquiring key process
inputs on time, minimizing downstream waste. Active management capabilities were also
strengthened through Carpedia College training and on-the-job coaching, ensuring that
improvements were sustained across all levels of the organization.
The Results
Results included:
- 4.6:1 Return on Investment
- 14% decrease in direct labor cost
- 5% improvement in fabrication shop efficiency
- 8% decrease in indirect costs
