Explore the lean theory of production and learn how it's being adopted in the construction industry.
Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Embracing lean productivity
- What you need to know
- Productivity in construction
- Construction vs. manufacturing
- What is lean?
- A brief history
- How does lean apply to construction?
- What processes need to change?
- The adoption of a new production theory
- Identifying waste
- Minimizing waste at the project level
- Empowerment of the field personnel
- Pull planning
- The sticky note format
- Continuous improvement
- Training the industry
- Reshaping the construction industry
Taught by
Jim Rogers
