AGILE CONSTRUCTION
For Electrical Contractors 2nd Edition
Agile Construction® for the Electrical Contractor provides the tools and guidance needed to transform a traditional, reactive project management style to a new, proactive, profitable, and productive business management model, one that can quickly respond to changing industry needs and remain a profitable enterprise, even during the toughest of times. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Daneshgari applies proven managerial techniques from other industries to electrical construction through the introduction of Agile Construction®, scientifically based tracking system based on jobsite dynamics and the bottom-line impact of the three sources of cost drivers: money, material, and manpower. This practical and accessible guide to improving operating systems and efficiencies is a must-have for construction company owners, CEOs, project managers, and supervisors with its clear set of practical tools, processes and tips for improving productivity. Since the first edition we have continued to research, learn, and develop new applications based on the same Agile Construction® principles. In the Second Edition we continue to improve and refine the processes and tools for Making Productivity Visible to Everyone®
What’s new in the Second Edition of Agile Construction® for Electrical Contractors?
- Work Environment Management (WEM®) application extensions including:
Job Work Breakdown Structure
Externalizing Work® through Prefabrication and Agile Procurement® - Updated Safety Data and Productivity Correlations
- Explanation of the 3 databases needed to manage projects:
Accounting
Estimating
Field - Increased usage of the Agile Construction® system and tools to effectively capture and use data from the field to measure and improve productivity.
- Introduction of WEM, LLC: a software company started in 2019 with the mission of getting the above-listed concepts industry-wide. The examples and figures you see herein are based on the latest versions of the JPAC® and SIS® software
(ASTM E2691, Standard for Job Productivity Measurement).
Description
Paperback: 277 Pages
Format: 6 x 9
ISBN: 979-8650384700
©. 2020 Dr. Perry Daneshgari
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What Are People Saying
Great Information
Amazon Customer – 5.0 out of 5 stars
January 2, 2025
A great book to help identify and manage productivity pain points. This book taught me different ways to visualize productivity and provide ways to implement the principles into my business. It really breaks down the different components and makes them easy to understand. Truly a great resource that will help you tie productivity to finances.
Improve Your Company’s Productivity!
Jacque – 5.0 out of 5 stars
January 26, 2025
My company has been trying to increase the amount of prefab we do on jobs, but we didn’t know where to start. This book had everything we This book is very informative to help you gain the knowledge and skills to improve your company’s productivity, to then increase profitability. It is a great resource for anyone with or without experience in the industry. The book has a step-by-step process to integrate agile practices into your projects to get the job done efficiently. The author does a great job of breaking down complex agile principles and applying them to construction projects. This is a must read for anyone looking to improve their project management skills and to help grow their business.
Great Guide for Prefabrication
Amazon Customer – 5.0 out of 5 stars
June 11, 2025
If you have heard of prefab but not After dealing with so much frustration on the job site, not really knowing what was going on, I began to research ways to remedy this. I stumbled upon this book, and I must say it’s been a game changer. Using the methodologies from this book, we were able to zero in on what we were doing well and poorly, make course corrections, saving us time and money.
Software Solutions
MCA, Inc. has spent over three decades pioneering research and development in Agile Construction®, transforming industry best practices into measurable productivity gains. To make these innovations accessible, MCA partnered with WEM® Software, the exclusive licensed provider of MCA’s software solutions. Built on MCA’s proven principles like JPAC®, SIS®, and Advanced Project Management, WEM® Software empowers construction professionals to plan, measure, and improve performance with unmatched visibility and control.