inTakt

inTakt

Software Development

Birmingham, AL 2,926 followers

Takt time planning app for lean construction

About us

inTakt is a construction scheduling tool, built specifically around the rapidly-growing Takt Planning methodology. With its highly-intuitive interface and powerful range of features, inTakt streamlines the process. To learn more about takt planning and our tool, please visit our website.

Website
https://intakt.app
Industry
Software Development
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2020

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    Our partners at LeanTakt explain it so well!

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    Experienced Field Leader & Career Superintendent | Founder & Chief Operating Officer @ Elevate Construction | Leader in Business, Planning, Lean, FPS™, Takt (TPS®), LPS®, Supers, FEs, & Foremen

    🚀 I am so excited about the methods we are discovering to speed up projects WITHOUT HURTING PEOPLE! These are working throughout the world to bring projects in more efficiently, & they can be implemented right away!!! 🏗️ 👷♂️ 👷♀️ If you really want to speed up your project, try the following in whatever order you can: ↗️ Improve Your Bottlenecks: Projects do not have a critical path according to CPM theory. They have a Critical FLOW Path that includes the activity, logic, sequence, Line of Balance, and the BUFFER. That is a much different thing than just activities with logic ties. Within the Takt framework of Time x Location, you will see Zone Bottlenecks, Trade Bottlenecks, and your most limiting constraint. If you want to go fast, make sure you are improving your bottlenecks in every phase. ↗️ Adjust Your no. of Zones: It is a mathematical fact that you will go faster the smaller your zones are. If you want to go fast, make sure you are using our calculator and sizing your zones properly. ↗️ Design to the Work Package: If you have optimized your bottlenecks and zoned your project properly, the next step is to STOP installing per design, and START designing to the work package that is ideal for production. Ideal means you know the work package scope, LOE, desired duration, and Takt time stagger, and that you design to that. This will include many of the following ideas: 〰️ Prefabricate bottleneck assemblies. 〰️ Pre-kit and pre-cut materials. 〰️ Bring materials out JIT that are packaged by zone. 〰️ Adjust logistics to support the work package. 〰️ Integrate technology to support the delivery and install. 〰️ Adjust the selection of systems and materials to optimize the work package. The idea is to design to what is needed at the place of work. If you want to go fast, design it to go fast. ↗️ Be Lean & PDCA: Being lean with construction means we Plan at 30% or more, Act at 60%, Check at 5%, and Adjust at 5%. It means we focus on planning so work goes in on time with amazing quality. That means we hold to our systems of: 〰️ Pull planning. 〰️ Hosting effective Pre-con meetings that prepare the work package. 〰️ Perform effective look-ahead planning and weekly work planning. 〰️ And monitor the supply chain and align it to install dates with buffers. PDCA from there. These create stability, which is a key tenant of lean. If you want to go fast, you must hold to the basics, do them well, plan the work, and create stability. ↗️ Align WIP: And last but not least, align Work In Progress. If you want to go fast, you cannot exceed the capacity of your resources. If you level and align your WIP, you can go at your ideal and optimal speed. Pushing is slower. If you ever need help implementing these, please let us know. Construction is hard, and it does not need to be harder. If you want to go fast, accelerate with production theory and NOT by pushing--pushing doesn't even work--it only slows you down. What would you add? Love, Jason

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    When it comes to Takt Planning, the fifth step is where you polish your strategy to ensure everything is operating at maximum efficiency. Here’s how to Plan Smarter, Not Harder: 🔍 Step Back and Review: Assess your zones, tasks, and takt time to ensure balance. ⏳ Check Durations: Verify the accuracy of each trade’s duration and the overall phase. 🧠 Sanity Check: Does the plan align with project goals? Can it be improved? ⚙️ Explore Adjustments: Tweak zone numbers, takt time, and crew sizes to optimize the flow. 🔄 Tighten the Staggering: Smaller zones can reduce phase duration without disrupting trade timing. 📏 Mind the Rounding: Small changes might not always yield linear results. Optimizing Zones and Takt Time: 💡 Double the zones, halve the takt time: You’ll achieve the same trade duration but shorten the project phase. 🎯 Closer Coordination: Smaller zones allow for smoother transitions between trades. ⚠️ Avoid Over-Takting: Too many zones can overwhelm and lead to inefficiency. 🔄 Refine Through Iteration: Keep optimizing and revisit earlier steps for the best balance. Balance is key! A refined plan that’s both efficient and practical sets your project up for success.

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    In this video, Steve Moore showcases inTakt's new side panel design, making task management simpler and faster. With dedicated tabs for task info, units, planning, and tracking, it's easier to navigate and manage key details. This update also sets the stage for future multitask editing, bringing us closer to making inTakt more efficient than Excel.

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    Fourth Step of Takt Planning: Packaging the Tasks Optimize your workflow with these strategies: 1️⃣ Break It Down   - Identify bottlenecks and split large tasks into smaller ones to fit your takt time.   - Adjust task scope and crew sizes for balanced durations. 2️⃣ Plan with Buffer - Define objectives, list subtasks, and add buffer time for unexpected delays. 3️⃣ Split & Specialize - Break tasks into smaller pieces, focus crews on specific skills, and spot issues early. 4️⃣ Collaborate - Coordinate non-conflicting trades to share takt periods and manage gaps between zones.

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    Steve Moore walks through inTakt’s user-friendly platform, showcasing its fast project setup, intuitive interface, and robust collaboration tools. From effortless task management to seamless updates, inTakt makes construction planning simple and efficient. Discover how it streamlines your workflow in this quick demo! https://lnkd.in/gQHj5jZC

    Discover Why inTakt is a Game-Changer: Ultimate Overview Video!

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    Efficiency is key to successful project coordination, and here's how you can set your team up for success: ✅ Set the Pace: Establish a standard task duration (takt period), typically 4-5 days, to keep things moving consistently. ✅ Bundle Subtasks: Group subtasks into tasks that fit the takt period, ensuring balanced workloads and smoother execution. ✅ Assign Ownership: Ideally, assign one trade to each task, but be flexible—sharing ownership when necessary can improve collaboration. ✅ Plan Handoffs: Visualize the flow between teams, ensuring smooth transitions as crews pass tasks between trades. ✅ Build in Buffers: Add extra time for those unpredictable surprises, so the project stays on track even when things get tough. ✅ Keep It Flowing: A steady takt period combined with well-organized tasks means a project that runs like a well-oiled machine.

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    Want to customize your schedule like never before? In this video, we reveal how to add, adjust, and transfer custom colors across projects for a more organized and personalized workflow.

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    🔧 Creating a Pull Plan for Subtasks 🔧 When it comes to flawless coordination, nailing down every detail is key! Here's how you can outline tasks with clarity and flow to ensure everything runs smoothly: 📍 Zone Selection: Choose a key area to focus on. 🤝 All-Hands Meeting: Bring all trades together for a focused planning session. 📝 Task Breakdown: List tasks with durations and crew sizes for transparency. 🔄 Create the Flow: Organize tasks in a logical, step-by-step order. ✔️ Plan Buy-In: Ensure everyone is on board and aligned with the plan.

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    Zoning Your Tasks Can Save You from Zoning Out 🛠️ Creating balanced zones in your takt plan is a critical step toward consistent and predictable project durations. By focusing on key trades and ensuring a smooth flow through bottlenecks, you can maintain momentum and prevent delays. 🔑 Key Takeaways: - Prioritize Key Trades: Focus on smooth flow through bottlenecks. - Sequence Matters: Maintain the right order to ensure uninterrupted access to resources, deliveries, and equipment. - Effort-Based Zoning: Equalize zones by effort, not just by area. Flow isn’t just about speed, it’s about strategy. A well-thought-out takt plan with balanced zones ensures a seamless project.

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    Discover the new enhancements in our work plan printing tool! In this video, we showcase how to instantly generate detailed schedules with optimized layouts, customizable zone maps, and added features like checkboxes for task tracking. Learn how to streamline your project planning with our latest updates.

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