TrueNorth Consulting / MiTek Plymouth, Michigan

For over 35 years, Scott Sedam has remained a relentless advocate for improving homebuilding operations through Lean process improvement, field-tested strategies, and builder education. Founder of TrueNorth Consulting, now a part of MiTek, Scott has worked with over 300 builders in 5 countries and personally walked thousands of homes under construction. His mission remains constant: help builders eliminate waste, streamline production, and create homes that delight buyers and drive profitability. A former executive with Pulte Homes, Scott has been at the forefront of applying Lean manufacturing principles to residential construction long before it became fashionable. Through TrueNorth, he and his team have pioneered builder-focused Lean implementations that reduce direct costs, shorten cycle times, and improve supplier and trade relationships. TrueNorth's Lean Process workshops have identified more than $400M in product and process savings. Scott is also known as a prolific author and speaker, having published more than 300 columns in Builder Magazine, Pro Builder Magazine, and most recently Offsite Builder Magazine, offering field-tested, practical advice on tackling the industry’s biggest challenges, from labor shortages to offsite component integration. Renowned for his frank yet optimistic style, Scott combines field observations, builder case studies, and Lean theory into actionable insights.