Lean Construction Institute

MSI offers Step Up to Touchplan® program for Bosch RefinemySite software users

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform. The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform.
  • The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.
  • The Step Up to Touchplan program provides RefinemySite users with the following:
    "Delighting our customers is job one at MSI," said Jason Lyon, Touchplan's VP of Customer Success.
  • Current RefinemySite customers can send an email to [email protected] to learn more about the Step Up to Touchplan program and schedule a free consultation with a Lean planning expert to assess your needs and plan an efficient transition from RefinemySite to Touchplan.

MSI offers Step Up to Touchplan® program for Bosch RefinemySite software users

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform. The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform.
  • The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.
  • The Step Up to Touchplan program provides RefinemySite users with the following:
    "Delighting our customers is job one at MSI," said Jason Lyon, Touchplan's VP of Customer Success.
  • Current RefinemySite customers can send an email to [email protected] to learn more about the Step Up to Touchplan program and schedule a free consultation with a Lean planning expert to assess your needs and plan an efficient transition from RefinemySite to Touchplan.

Suffolk Los Angeles Adds Experienced Leader Abel Gonzalez as Executive Vice President, Operations, to Drive Strategic Growth and Operational Excellence

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Suffolk , one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, has announced the strategic addition of industry veteran Abel Gonzalez, LEED AP, to its Los Angeles leadership team as Executive Vice President of Operations.

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  • Suffolk , one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, has announced the strategic addition of industry veteran Abel Gonzalez, LEED AP, to its Los Angeles leadership team as Executive Vice President of Operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012590670/en/
    Industry veteran Abel Gonzalez joins Suffolk Los Angeles as Executive Vice President, Operations.
  • “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Suffolk team and play an important role in its strategic growth in the West Coast region,” said Mr. Gonzalez.
  • “Suffolk is a leader in leveraging innovative technologies and proven systems to streamline the construction process and deliver exceptional results for clients.

Lean Construction Institute to Honor Keyan Zandy with the 2023 LCI Pioneer Award

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has named Keyan Zandy as its 2023 LCI Pioneer Award winner.

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  • The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has named Keyan Zandy as its 2023 LCI Pioneer Award winner.
  • The annual award recognizes individuals who have moved the design and construction industry forward in embracing and implementing Lean tools and techniques.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003211318/en/
    Keyan Zandy, CEO of Skiles Group and co-author of The Lean Builder, was named the 2023 LCI Pioneer Award winner by the Lean Construction Institute (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Keyan has been an active advocate and champion for Lean construction practices since 2005.
  • The LCI Pioneer Award ceremony will be held as part of the 25th LCI Congress on Thursday, October 26th in Detroit, Michigan.

Trusstor Launches Digital Last Planner to Monitor the Progress of On-Site Construction Projects With Ease

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Based on the Lean Construction Institute's Last Planner System (LPS), Trusstor's digital Last Planner helps drive digital transformation in construction project management while offering ease-of-use, speed, progress visibility and improved collaboration efficiencies.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the Lean Construction Institute's Last Planner System (LPS), Trusstor's digital Last Planner helps drive digital transformation in construction project management while offering ease-of-use, speed, progress visibility and improved collaboration efficiencies.
  • Trusstor's intuitive digital Last Planner uses predefined activities, templates, workflows and activity sequences based on standard construction project management best practice.
  • "Trusstor takes the standard Last Planner approach used in the industry for the weekly planning of construction sites and digitizes it," says Omri Sorek, co-founder and CEO of Trusstor.
  • The digital Last Planner is part of the full Trusstor solution and updates automatically using data sent from Trusstor's IoT tags.

Hammes Healthcare welcomes Steve Nargang as Regional Vice President

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hammes Healthcare, a leading provider of consulting and project management services, is pleased to announce that Steve Nargang has joined the firm as Regional Vice President for the Midwest.

Key Points: 
  • Hammes Healthcare is pleased to announce that Steve Nargang has joined the firm as Regional Vice President for the Midwest.
  • MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hammes Healthcare, a leading provider of consulting and project management services, is pleased to announce that Steve Nargang has joined the firm as Regional Vice President for the Midwest.
  • Steve brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and an extensive technical background with healthcare projects.
  • "Steve is a proven leader who will complement our platform with his engineering background and his experience and market relationships throughout the Midwest," said Nancy Connolly, President of Hammes Healthcare.

Skiles Group Names Keyan Zandy Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

DALLAS, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skiles Group , an award-winning, national general contracting and Lean Construction management firm based in Richardson, Texas, announced today that Keyan Zandy has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1.

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  • DALLAS, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skiles Group , an award-winning, national general contracting and Lean Construction management firm based in Richardson, Texas, announced today that Keyan Zandy has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1.
  • "Keyan is a dynamic leader who has reshaped Skiles Group, and our industry, by tirelessly and creatively advancing the firm's tools, practices, and principles," says Harrison.
  • "Skiles Group has a long and distinguished history, and Keyan has helped lead us to even greater heights over the past eight years," adds Hodges.
  • A recognized construction industry expert with almost 20 years of experience, Zandy joined Skiles Group in 2014.

Gilbane Building Company Announces Ezgi Kosereisoglu Talarico's Transition to Business Development Manager

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Ezgi Kosereisoglu Talarico has transitioned to its business development team in the Chicago office.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Ezgi Kosereisoglu Talarico has transitioned to its business development team in the Chicago office.
  • As a business development manager, Ezgi will drive strategic growth in the interiors, higher education, cultural, and entertainment markets.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Ezgi to the business development team.
  • A family business founded in 1870, Gilbane has active participation from the 4th, 5th and 6th generations of the Gilbane family.

Balfour Beatty Appoints Mark Konchar as Head of US Rail Operations

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Mark Konchar to senior vice president and managing director of its rail operations in the U.S.

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  • Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Mark Konchar to senior vice president and managing director of its rail operations in the U.S.
  • We are proud to appoint Mark Konchar as senior vice president and managing director of our U.S. rail operations, said Leon Blondin, Balfour Beatty U.S. chief executive officer.
  • Marks new role to head Balfour Beattys Rail business highlights the strategic importance and investment in our Rail team as an integral part of our infrastructure offerings.
  • Mark Konchar is a Designed Design-Build Professional (DBIA) and a LEED Accredited Professional who has helped established industry-leading Building Information Modeling procedures for design-build projects across the global Balfour Beatty network.

Hammes Healthcare announces two senior hires: Bob Pratt and Mark Tufaro

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Bob comes to Hammes with more than 30 years of healthcare planning and design experience.

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  • Bob comes to Hammes with more than 30 years of healthcare planning and design experience.
  • Prior to joining Hammes, Bob was CEO and founder of Pratt Design Studio, which designed more than $900 million worth of healthcare facilities over 15 years.
  • Mark Tufaro also comes to Hammes as a seasoned industry professional with more than 30 years of healthcare design and project management experience.
  • "The knowledge and experience that both Bob and Mark have cultivated throughout their careers is of tremendous value to our clients," said Nancy Connolly, President of Hammes Healthcare.