Sitefactory
The Sitefactory concept enables completing the interior finishing works of a new residential build with takt production and short lead time.
Interior finishing works up to 2 months faster
Sitefactory is an entity that consists of the finishing works of a residential building project, takt-trained site workers, and methods and templates for the site management. We coach new site managers to the concept, including takt production planning for overall optimization, and daily practices.
In addition, digital tools enable following up on the site progress per takt area, updated by task statuses.
Free Sitefactory webinar
Case study: How to complete the interior finishes in 4 weeks?
Webinar by our subsidiary, Sitedrive, shares a Sitefactory pilot case.
Sitefactory is a unique entity
Takt-trained workers
Sitefactory runs on takt production principles. The works are carried out by our team where each worker is trained to their specific work package.
The team works per hour, not as contracts. This makes overall optimization of the works the interest of the whole team.
Takt production plan
The site manager of the general contractor pre-plans the works at a much more detailed level than traditionally, using specific instructions and the Sitedrive software. Work packages are balanced for overall project optimization.
We train those managing a Sitefactory site for the first time, to the concept during an actual project.
Interior finishing works
Interior finishing works are carried out, for example, in 4 hour takts, from floor smoothing to finishing. The takt area is one apartment.
The site management is daily present at the build.
Once the takt train has progressed enough, Sitefactory produces an entirely finished apartment at the end of each takt – that’s 2 apartments per day.
Sitefactory creates significant savings
Short lead time and fully finished work at each takt have a massive impact on the overall budget. Lead time per apartment is even 80% shorter, and the schedule savings in the full project are typically up to 2-3 months. On a Sitefactory site, you really feel the progress in every apartment that the train is at on your visit!
Contact us and let’s see how we could bring the concept also to your project.
Fully finished at an even pace
No more unclarities – Sitefactory produces an entirely finished apartment at each takt.
- Quality inspections start already after the first takt
- Potential errors are found immediately
- Inspectors see a completely finished apartment even 6 months before project handover
No more post-fixing errors. Sitefactory completes the works in one go.
What works are included in Sitefactory?
Floors and trims
Fixtures and appliances
Cleaning and finishing
On-site logistics
Even quality
Floor smoothing
- Preparing for laminate flooring, wall bottoms and doorsteps
- Around battery pipes, etc.
Laminate floor installation
- Underlayment, laminate flooring, protection covering when finished
Trims
- Skirting boards, doors and doorsteps, windows, expansion joings
- Kitchen cabinet skirting
Straightness and funcioning checked
Permanent fixtures
- Fixtures and cabinets, cooker hood, oven, ventilation
Doors
- Door frames, doors and sliding doors, doorsteps
Appliances and equipment
- Dishwasher, floor protection, stove
- Finishing up the bathroom pod interiors
Flawless, finished apartment
Cleaning
- Washing the windows, cleaning out dust
- Appliance covers
Finishing
- Finishing the kitchen seams and window trims
- Door stoppers
- Fixing dents or scratches
Preconditions for efficiency
Material hauling into the apartments
- Fixtures, laminates, doors, trims and appliances according to apartment-specific plan
- Planning logistics and on-site storage
- Garbage disposal at each takt
- Safety and accessibility of passageways
Too often, construction quality is based on a skilled site worker, not so much a thoroughly polished process. Sitefactory changes this – and creates true preconditions for successful takt production.
SAMI PURTOLA, PROJECT DIRECTOR
Sitefactory brings takt know-how to sites
Pre-planned work packages at a very detailed level make site management easier and pace out the entire site.
The Sitefactory principles highlight the value of truly managing the works at the site. When the schedule is chopped up in small, fast-paced and clear work packages, the entity is easy to control. This shirts the site management’s role towards managing the people – not paperwork – supporting the workers and fulfilling the preconditions required to carry out the works.
No more various sub-contractors. Only straightforward, clear day-to-day management with real-time situational awareness.
Interested in Sitefactory?
Contact us and let’s see how we could bring the concept also to your project.
We also organize site visits when possibly (currently only in Finland).
