Lean for Construction – A Practical Approach

Lean for Construction – A Practical Approach

BC Housing: 1.5 CPD Points

Description

Solving problems quickly and effectively directly impacts the ability to deliver a project on time, on budget, and with quality. While project teams are masters at dealing with problems as they arise, it is often a challenge to prevent them from happening again. As a result, large amounts of time, effort, and energy are spent repeatedly addressing the same issues. During this 90-minute workshop, learn a practical approach to Lean construction that places focus on implementing lasting solutions to common problems. 

 

Participants will learn: 

  • The 7 types of problems called waste, and how they apply to the construction industry. 

  • How to identify where the problems are using value stream maps. 

  • How to solve the problems using Plan, Do, Check, Act. 

  • How a create a culture of collaboration. 

  • Resulting benefits in the areas of productivity, lead times, quality, and employee engagement. 

 

Delivery Method:  Virtual Session – Zoom Meeting 

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested. 

 

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions. 

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend

This session was designed for anyone wanting more information on the Last Planner® System and how it can help project teams improve workflow. 

What Previous Participants Have Said

“Christy has a passion for what she does.  It made the session more enjoyable.” 

Great energy – clearly passionate and it does make a difference to have that kind of presenter.” 

“Relevant content to our business. Good execution!” 

Technical Requirements

  1. Computer or laptop

    • This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate

    • Windows 10 or Mac iOS. 

  1. Webcam (Mandatory) – in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class

  2. Microphone (Mandatory)

  3. Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.

  4. A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.

  5. Comfortable chair