About us
6ix Consulting helps people with the practical application of Lean Construction. We believe this requires a unique set of skills, different from manufacturing. We are a team from the construction industry, RIBA, CEng, CIOB and MSc qualified. As experienced lean practitioners, we help our clients turn theory into practice. Our case studies offer consistent proof of what can be achieved by those willing to challenge fixed ideas.
True Lean Construction requires the involvement of the whole value chain. 6ix has considerable experience running supply chain development networks that enhance project deliverables for all involved. We are also the only organisation to date to provide a legacy of knowledge transfer via the Business Improvement Techniques S/NVQ within the construction sector.
We are passionate about our industry, and helping businesses and individuals succeed. Clients that work with 6ix are able to demonstrate tangible and sustainable continuous improvement, achieving enhanced profits, less defects and shorter lead times.
6ix Consulting are approved to deliver Business Improvement qualifications by the National Skills Academy.
Our People
Andrew spent 10 years as a civil engineer, on a wide variety of construction projects across the UK, leading master planning and infrastructure projects. He became a management consultant in 2005 primarily to deliver a 3-year, ERDF funded programme, aimed at assisting SMEs in the construction industry. Since then Andrew has assisted 100s of organisations from sole-traders to multinationals in areas that include:
- Process and productivity improvement
- Site-based planning and monitoring
- Supply chain development
- Collaborative and systems approaches to work
Andrew's principle role is in the development of supplier development networks identifying and implementing supply chain improvements as part of our customer commitment to driving forward best practice. He has also successfully delivered numerous individual projects improving cost, quality and delivery and is one of the key trainers and assessors for the NVQ in Business Improvement Techniques.
Andrew offers a creative input to the business and has produced materials for qualifications used in Scotland and many of the spreadsheets and management systems used in the delivery of our consultancy and by our clients. Andrew is a Prince2 Practitioner and holds current CSCS certification.
A Chartered Architect in the construction sector, and 15 years of World Class manufacturing experience at Director level in the Automotive and White goods sectors, give Richard a totally unique skill set. Richard had considerable experience delivering on Government Improvement Programmes securing new business for many companies and improving their performance.
Richard's broad skills enable him to develop and deploy strategy, policy deployment and collaborative planning techniques from Board to site level, working with designers, contractors and their supply chains. Additionally, in depth experience of lean process improvement, cellular and team working enable him to effectively deliver continuous improvement in any sector. Richard is also a Prince II Project Manager and a DQI facilitator.
Michelle's background in construction waste management and her pioneering research into the root causes of material and environmental waste led her naturally to discover the revolutionary improvement offered by lean construction. Since then she has pursued the deployment of lean construction with unmatchable vigour.
Michelle's enthusiastic and energetic approach wins teams over quickly and her technical skill ensures the desired outcomes are achieved.
Michelle is a trainer and assessor in the Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) S/NVQ and played a pivotal role in the successful translation of this qualification to the construction sector.
Tangible improvements for client organisations and companies include:-
- Tender hit rates from 1 in 6 to 4 in 6.
- 55% improvement in planned activities complete in the design process
- 20% productivity improvements in office administration
- 10% reduction of preliminary costs in a major refurbishment project
Michelle's no-nonsense approach ensures that all agreed team actions are closed in a timely manner. This means that the facilitated teams succeed and are further enthused.
From apprentice carpenter to Chartered Builder, with over 30 years construction experience, Steve helped pioneer the practical translation of lean improvement philosophy and techniques in the construction sector. For the last seven years he has facilitated improvement teams in private and social housing, retail, leisure, manufacturing, infrastructure and utilities.
Tangible improvements for client organisations and companies include:-
- Up to 30% reduction in new build project lead times
- Halving of social housing void delivery times whilst taking 15% cost out.
- 25% productivity improvements in social housing reactive repairs
- Void refurbishment delivery from 56% to 100%
- Gross profit from 30% to 44% in target workstream
- 90% reduction of defects in timber frame manufacture
A systems thinker, passionate about helping teams and individuals succeed, Steve works effectively from board room to coal face.
A natural collaborator and team leader who brings focus, energy and a positive approach to driving delivery at each stage of the construction process. 25 years experience leading the operational side of construction with a focus on practical solutions to problems and using good risk management techniques at design and construction stages.
Achieves results and enjoys working in a team environment with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence.
At the leading edge of construction, including an advisory role to the Welsh Government, James has a broad range of specialist knowledge enabling him to deliver continued improvement and excellence.
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