WORK AREA

An area which a building or construction operation being

carried out.
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THE 5S

• A system in the workplace for housekeeping.

• It helps simplify the workplace environment and reduce
waste.
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Below are the 5Ss and their English equivalent:

JAPANESE ENGLISH BRIEF EXPLANATION

SEIRI SORT Take out unnecessary items and

dispose
SEITON SYSTEMATIZE Arrange necessary items in good
order for use
SEISO SWEEP Clean your work

SEIKETSU SANITIZE Maintain high standard of

housekeeping
SHITSU SELF-DISCIPLINE Do things spontaneously without
being told or ordered
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THE 3R

• To lower construction waste and save money.

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REDUCE  The most effective and efficient method to manage construction waste.
Reduction does not only reduce construction waste generation.

REUSE  Is usually a favourite option because some construction waste can be reused
in other construction project. Reuse is most beneficial and contractors can
save money since disposal involve cost.

RECYCLE  When reduction and reuse become difficult , recycling is desired. Some
new materials can be made out through recycling. Recyling construction
waste can be categorized into on-site and off-site.
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 COMMUNICATION
The act or process of using words, sounds, sign, or
behaviors to express or exchange information or to
express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone
else.
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9 STEPS TO BETTER COMMUNICATION IN CONSTRUCTION

1. Encourage general communication skills

2. Establish a clear chain of command
3. Use technology to your advantage
4. Learn how to be a better listener
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5. Maintain quality checks of communication

6. Consistently train on new processes and equipment
7. Encourage open communication
8. Improve your hiring processes
9. Educate and plan for bilingual workforce.
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