Steve Ward MCIOB

Steve - Six ConsultingFrom 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.

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