FREE WEBINAR! | Introduction to Lean Construction
What is Lean Construction and How Can It Benefit You?
Description
If you attend a conference or participate in professional development related to productivity in the construction industry, you will surely hear lean construction come up. It’s become a popular buzzword in reference to the many different ways to boost productivity on a construction site–but what does it really mean?
This one-hour webinar will provide you with a brief introduction to the theory of lean productivity, describe key concepts and explain how lean applies to construction. Stay ahead of the competition and start your company’s journey to a new culture of continuous improvement in the planning, designing, scheduling, managing and construction of all forms of project delivery.
Topics:
- Origins of Lean
- Why Construction Needs Lean (Now more than ever!)
- 8 Wastes in Construction
- How Variation Affects Workflow
- Examples of Lean Tools
- Suggested Next Steps
Intended Audience
All Trade Contractors and General Contractors, Architects, Consultants, Engineers and Owners.
Presenter
Jim Johnston, President, Quality Dynamics Inc.
Jim Johnston, P. Eng., is an industrial engineer, a member of the Lean Construction Institute – Canada, and an accredited trainer with the Associated General Contractors of America. With more than 20 years of experience, Jim is a construction, operations and quality specialist focusing on business process analysis and improvement, lean thinking and implementation, strategic planning and business development. He has worked extensively as a management consultant and trainer, leading organizations through lean transformations, quality system implementation/auditing and process optimization projects. Jim has facilitated the implementation of lean construction on many projects and is currently involved in the continued development of the Lean Construction Institute - Canada.