Driving Excellence Through Plan-Do-Check-Act
At LCS Project Solutions Ltd, we use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle to keep improving how we deliver compliance, sustainability, and client success. Here’s a look back at what we achieved this week.
Plan: Setting the Foundations
This week, we focused on careful planning to meet client needs and industry standards:
✅ BREEAM Roadmap: Joined a team meeting for Havant College’s new teaching block to make sure sustainability goals are built into the construction process.
✅ Heritage Planning: Supported Owlsworth Conservation with strategies that balance preserving historic features and meeting modern regulations.
✅ Fibre Integration: Planned phased fibre installations for SPB Group, aiming to keep disruption to building occupants to a minimum.
✅ O&M Innovation: Created a tailored operations and maintenance template for a complex energy and farming project, focusing on long-term efficiency.
Do: Taking Action
Our work this week included inspections, training, and system improvements:
✅ Compliance Inspections: Carried out site visits at Havant College, Andover College, Fareham College, and Peter Symonds College supporting Ascia Construction teams.
✅ Training & Mentoring: Delivered awareness sessions for New Forest Fencing staff and mentored a work experience electrical engineer trainee during the Havant College site tour.
✅ System Improvements: Enhanced our workshop platform to make compliance documentation and reporting easier and more efficient.
Check: Reviewing and Learning
We carefully checked progress to make sure everything meets expectations:
✅ Demolition Compliance: Confirmed Section 80 demolition regulations were followed at Bury Cross Garage, including communication with neighbours and contractors.
✅ Protecting Learning Environments: Monitored compliance controls during the Fareham College upgrade project to avoid disrupting students.
✅ O&M Template Testing: Gathered feedback from stakeholders to ensure the operations and maintenance template works well for the energy and farming project.
Act: Making Improvements
We’re already putting lessons from this week into practice:
✅ Sustainability Feedback: Reviewed as-built elements at Havant College with the BREEAM team to identify any improvements.
✅ Mentorship Growth: Committed to expanding our mentorship programs after positive feedback from the work experience site tour.
Balancing Work & Wellbeing
The week started with some well-earned rest and reflection – an e-bike ride along Cornwall’s Camel Trail reminded us that sustainable practices apply to both our projects and our interactions with the natural environment.
Why PDCA Matters in Our Work
- Reduces Risk by carefully identifying and managing hazards.
- Saves Time by testing and improving processes step-by-step.
- Builds Trust by showing clients and partners that we’re continuously improving.
