Method
Find and clear blockers

Find and clear blockers

Identify constraints early, track them visibly, and assign clear ownership.

In construction, problems are inevitable. The difference between high and low-performing projects isn't the absence of blockers, but rather how systematically they're identified and removed.

Institute a disciplined process where teams routinely identify upcoming constraints, capture them in a shared tracking system, and assign specific ownership for resolution. Make this constraint log visible to everyone, update it daily, and never let items linger without clear next steps.

This approach transforms constraint management from an ad-hoc, reactive process to a proactive system where potential blockers are cleared before they impact production.

1.1

Together, not apart

1.2

Give the frontline bandwidth, not busywork

1.3

Measure flow, not just criticality

1.4

You can't plan what you don't know

1.5

Rhythm is everything

1.6

Match methods to project characteristics

1.7

Simplicity beats sophistication

2.1

Set clear targets

2.2

Start simple

2.3

Embrace progressive planning horizons

2.4

Run a disciplined weekly cycle

3.1

Establish a daily coordination rhythm

3.2

Find and clear blockers

3.3

Intensify the rhythm as complexity increases

4.1

Capture delays, don't hide them

4.2

Capture issues when they happen