The course Lean Construction This presents a unique opportunity for you, as you seek to delve into a revolutionary methodology in the construction sector. At a time when the efficiency and sustainability are more important than ever; the Lean approach offers innovative solutions to tackle the current challenges. You will develop skills in project planning and control using the Last Planner System, and gain a deeper understanding of key concepts such as the Value Stream Mapping. You’ll also gain an insight into collaborative procurement with the Integrated Project Delivery, thereby preparing you for a rapidly expanding job market. This course, designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to implement Lean Construction, will position you to avant-garde in a booming sector, enabling you to spearhead the necessary change to the current production model. Become a an indispensable professional in the industry.
Lean Construction
Construction Management and Regulations
45 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the Lean approach to adapt to changes in the construction industry.
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To analyse the basic concepts of construction efficient.
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Apply Value Stream Mapping to improve workflows work.
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Implement the system Last Planner to optimise planning.
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Use Integrated Project Delivery to promote collaboration.
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Interpreting models of information project infrastructure.
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Identify the need to change the production model current.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO LEAN PHILOSOPHY
An Introduction to Lean Philosophy
TEACHING UNIT 2. READ AS A RESPONSE TO CHANGE
Lean system
The concept of muda or waste
TEACHING UNIT 3. BASIC CONCEPTS OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION
An Introduction to Lean Construction
Key differences between the manufacturing sector and the construction sector
Why adopt a lean approach to construction?
Lean thinking in the construction industry
The value of the customer in the construction industry
Construction using the lean approach
Lean construction
Transition to lean construction
TEACHING UNIT 4. RELIABLE FLOW: VALUE STREAM MAPPING
Value
Client requirements
Losses
Value chain map
Kaizen
5S
Kanban
TEACHING UNIT 5. PLANNING AND CONTROL: THE LAST PLANNER SYSTEM
Introduction
Why are the building works running late?
How can this situation be reversed?
Components of the Last Planner System
Master programme and pull session
Phase programme
Intermediate programme
Weekly work plan
Impact of the system on project performance
Quality control and delegation of responsibilities to downstream units
Integration of the Last Planner System (LPS) with manufacturing and production environments.
An improvement to the Last Planner System
Value created through lean construction projects
TEACHING UNIT 6. COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT: INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY
Alternative procurement systems
Integrated projects (IPD)
The relational contract
Payment and clearing systems
Open-book contracts
TEACHING UNIT 7. INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION MODEL
BIM and its relationship with Lean
Why should Lean and BIM go hand in hand?
The Bim is not the solution to all problems
How much does it cost to implement BIM?
Lean construction and BIM form the IPD
BIM and technological developments: big data, smart cities.
Digitalisation in new-build construction.
The digital revolution in construction project management.
Little Bim – Big Bim
Open BIM
Beyond BIM: big data and virtual reality
BIM in digital transformation
TEACHING UNIT 8. THE NEED FOR A CHANGE IN THE PRODUCTION MODEL
Traditional model
The shift in the model in Spain compared with other countries
Forecast for Spain
A tool for change and improvement: benchmarking
TEACHING UNIT 9. IMPLEMENTING LEAN CONSTRUCTION
Introduction
Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS)
Stages of a lean project according to LPDS
Target costing
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Integration of the BIM into the IPD
Sat (Study Action Team)
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