Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Construction Management Courses Project Management Courses Productivity Courses Continuous Improvement Courses Waste Reduction Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the lean theory of production and learn how it's being adopted in the construction industry.

Syllabus

Introduction

Embracing lean productivity
What you need to know

1. Productivity in Construction

Productivity in construction
Construction vs. manufacturing
What is lean?

2. Lean in Construction

A brief history
How does lean apply to construction?
What processes need to change?
The adoption of a new production theory

3. Tools to Facilitate Lean in Construction

Identifying waste
Minimizing waste at the project level
Empowerment of the field personnel
Pull planning
The sticky note format
Continuous improvement
Training the industry

Conclusion

Reshaping the construction industry

Taught by

Jim Rogers

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