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ENGINEERING-FIRM-MANAGEMENT4 MIN READ

Sort work by flow, not by urgency noise

Classify engineering work items into Kanban flow states to protect throughput and expose blockers.

Sort each engineering work item into the flow state it belongs in. Ready In Progress Blocked Expedite Drainage detail has criteria, owner, and files ready, but nobody has capacity yet Mechanical lead is actively updating the equipment schedule today Utility conflict cannot move until the city confirms record drawings Permit response due tomorrow will miss the agency window without same-day review Client sketch option is defined but lower priority than active commitments Structural calc is open on the lead's desk and being checked this afternoon Subconsultant cannot proceed until the owner approves access to the site Safety-related field clarification threatens…

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