Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction

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

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