b'CHALLENGES AND INNOVATION work efficiency levels. A detailed andbecause supply-chain issues during Lean construction also has itsaggressive construction plan andconstruction are extremely hardchallenges; it is labour intensiveschedule is needed to clearly defineto handle.and requires significantly moreeach partners responsibilities. TheSo far, project innovation on the FedEx management to reach the desiredplan must cover all aspects of the workdistribution centre has included a new structural slab floor design and a new approach for the wall systems. The eight-inch slab is being placed on a six-inch cardboard void form to create more resiliency for Winnipegs ground Your Community Design Partner conditions. In addition to two mats of reinforcing steel, macro fibers are added to the concrete mix to further strengthen the slab. The wall system was changed from steel fabricated walls to precast insulated cement panels that can be quickly clippedinto place.Correctly done, lean construction is a win-win for all partners on the project, states Bova. Commitment to aggressive timelines provides each company with better margins, and the client sees reduced costs, better quality and improved schedules. Trade partners also achieve desired results thanks to experience in lean construction, strong partner Verne Reimer Architecture vernereimer.comrelationships and a commitmentto quality.40 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'