Lean Construction Management

Details

Lean Construction is a progressive approach focused on maximizing value and minimizing waste in construction projects. Rooted in lean manufacturing principles, it promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, and streamlined workflows. This course introduces participants to Lean tools, methods, and mindset, helping them transform project performance, enhance stakeholder coordination, and increase overall project efficiency and quality.

Target Group

Target Group:

• Construction Project Managers and Engineers
• Site Supervisors and Operations Managers
• Architects and Designers
• Planners and Schedulers
• Quality, Safety, and Process Improvement Officers
• Contractors and Subcontractors
• Owners and Client Representatives

Goals

• Understand the core principles of Lean Construction and how they apply to project environments.
• Learn to identify and eliminate waste in construction workflows.
• Improve planning, scheduling, and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Apply Lean tools such as Last Planner System, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S.
• Enhance project reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement practices.

Target Competencies

Targeted Competencies:

• Lean Thinking and Process Optimization
• Collaborative Project Delivery
• Waste Identification and Elimination
• Planning and Scheduling Efficiency
• Continuous Improvement and Performance Measurement

Outlines

Introduction to Lean Construction

• Origins of Lean thinking in construction
• The difference between traditional and Lean project delivery
• Key principles: value, flow, pull, and perfection
• Benefits and challenges of Lean implementation in construction

Identifying and Eliminating Waste

• The 8 types of waste in construction (TIMWOODS)
• Root causes of inefficiencies in project delivery
• Case studies on waste reduction strategies
• Lean metrics and performance indicators