Learn the fundamentals of Lean plus an overview of the Last Planner System

Projects with a variety of contracting arrangements carry significant risk to the project stakeholders in terms of both cost and schedule. The potential for strained relationships developing between the owner, contractor and sub-trades exists which often results in conflicts.

When this occurs, we see an increased level of waste on the project and adversely affected schedules and budgets. To mitigate these issues, a disciplined and consistent effort to control workflow variation, reduce waste, increase productivity and drive continuous improvement is required.

As part of an overall program to implement Lean strategies across a large organization, providing key members of the Project Execution teams with a workshop on the fundamentals of site level Lean tools is critical. This informative instructor-led workshop walks through the evolution of Lean Construction and demonstrates how to apply Lean principles throughout the life of a project with a focus on ‘Takt Time’ and Last Planner System implementation strategies. A virtual workflow simulation will demonstrate how to use Lean Construction tools and participants will leave with the ability to begin implementing Lean tools on projects immediately. 

 Topics: 

• Evolution of Lean
• Eliminating Waste
• Production in Construction & Takt Time
• The Impact of Workflow Variation
• Last Planner® System Implementation Strategies

Audience: 

All members of a construction project team, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Site Superintendents and Management

What’s included: 

A participant manual (PDF) and e-certificate

Speaker: 
James Johnston, P. Eng., CM-Lean
President, Quality Dynamics Inc.

Price: 

$550 plus tax for members
$1,550 plus tax for nonmembers (Sign up for membership within one month of attending the session (subject to board approval of the application) in order to be eligible for a reimbursement for the difference between the member and non-member rate!)