Scott Sedam Principal, MiTek’s TrueNorth Consulting

Scott Sedam is Principal of MiTek’s TrueNorth Consulting, an internationally known consulting and training firm focused exclusively on the building industry. Now in its 29th year with a staff of five field consultants, TrueNorth was acquired in 2023 by MiTek, a Berkshire Hathaway company, a major industry supplier of offsite component materials, machinery, and industry-leading software. TrueNorth conducts consulting projects and training workshops with more than 250 builder, supplier & trade clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico. TrueNorth’s LeanBuilding™ processes have saved clients more than $500 million, demonstrating clearly how to improve product & process while enhancing builder, supplier, and trade relationships. Scott’s presentations are a popular feature at industry conferences and company meetings. Currently, Scott serves as a contributing editor for Professional Builder Magazine where his column has received multiple writing awards over its 29-year run. He is a passionate advocate of the application of Lean Methods as the best way to reduce cost without the collateral damage that inhibits long-term growth and success. He has also become a leader in the Onsite vs. Offsite debate, and believes the single largest factor in making houses more affordable is the extensive adoption of off-site components in conventional construction. Scott is the longest-serving examiner for the National Housing Quality Award, a past examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Home Building Institute (HBI) that is leading the way toward rebuilding the American trade base. Contact Scott at 248.390.0773 or email: scott.sedam@mii.com.

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