Four Virtual Instructor led classes (9am - 4pm)
Part 1: January 9, 2023 - Modules 1 & 2
Part 2: January 10, 2023 - Modules 3 & 4
Part 3: January 16, 2023 - Module 5
Part 4: January 17, 2023 - Modules 6 & 7
Everyone related to the construction process has incentive to get the project done faster and at a lower cost – from the project owners who want to see tangible results for their investment to the contractors and designers who want to do their job well and move on to the next project. Lean Construction is based on the holistic pursuit of continuous improvements aimed at minimizing costs and maximizing value on a construction project.
This 7-Unit program will provide professionals at all levels and from all industry sectors with the ability and skills to implement Lean, and transform the way their firms do business.
To help contractors develop the knowledge needed to build lean, the Associated General Contractors of America developed the Lean Construction Education Program. All construction professionals will learn the building blocks necessary to transform their projects and companies into lean operating systems. Completion of all 7 modules also allows the opportunity to challenge the AGC Certificate of Management – Lean Construction exam and earn the CM-Lean designation. All course work and the exam are now being offered in a virtual delivery format!
Unit 1: Variation in Production Systems
Variation in Production Systems is an introductory session in the Lean Construction Education Program. This half-day session teaches the concept of variation.
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Unit 2: Pull in Production
Pull in Production is a half-day session that explains the concept of pull as a means to reliable production workflow.
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Unit 3: Lean Workstructuring
Lean Workstructuring is the first of two sessions that introduces the Last Planner® System (LPS). This system was developed by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) to plan projects in a way that produces predictable workflow and rapid learning. This half-day session describes the process of Lean Workstructuring.
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Unit 4: The Last Planner System
Lean Supply Chain and Assembly is a one-day session that explains the concept of lean supply chain and assembly.
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Unit 5: Lean Supply Chain and Assembly
Lean Supply Chain and Assembly is a one-day session that explains the concept of lean supply chain and assembly.
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Unit 6: Lean Design and Pre-Construction
Lean Design and Pre-construction is a half-day session that explains the concepts of value-based management, lean in the design process and relational contracting.
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Unit 7: Problem-Solving Principles and Tools
Problem-solving Principles and Tools is a full day session that describes the Lean Problem-Solving Process and illustrates how to use tools to solve problems in a lean manner.
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Define the difference between traditional and lean problem solving
Describe how to create a team environment to solve problems
Explain how to create trust to avoid problems
Describe Observation Walks
Identify root causes of problems
This course is worth 4 Gold Seal Credits.
James Johnston is a Professional Industrial Engineer, holds a CM-Lean designation, is a member of the Lean Construction Institute, an advisor to the Board of the Lean Construction Institute of Canada, and an Accredited Instructor for the Associated General Contractors’ Lean Construction Education Program. He has extensive experience and success implementing Lean Construction tools on construction projects that range in value up to $250,000,000. James is a nationally recognized trainer and speaker on the topic of Lean Construction having addressed audiences across the country. He has 25 years of experience as a consultant and instructor, leading organizations through Lean transformations, implementing quality assurance systems and business process optimization.
Member Pricing $2,199.00 + GST
Non-Member Pricing $2,799.00 + GST
Part 1: January 9, 2023 – 9am – 4pm
Part 2: January 10, 2023 – 9am – 4pm
Part 3: January 16, 2023 – 9am – 4pm
Part 4: January 17, 2023 – 9am – 4pm