Lean Construction 101

Introduces the learner to the fundamental benefits, principles, tools and techniques of Lean Construction.

Benefits

An accessible introduction to Lean and how it can benefit the construction industry
A self-paced flexible learning environment providing the learner with the ability to follow the course at suitable times without the need to take time off work to attend
Simple and easy to use
Gain the ability to identify opportunities for immediate improvements
Gold Seal Accredited by the Canadian Construction Association, where registrants earn 1 credit (#16-06-330)

What You’ll Learn

- Define Lean and Lean Construction
- Explain the principles and benefits of Lean Construction
- Distinguish between the types of wastes that exist in construction

Identify value-added and non-value-added (wasteful) activities in construction
Identify the tools used in Lean Construction
List the benefits of the tools used in Lean Construction and the context in which they should be used

All types of organizations and professionals in the construction and design sector:

General, mechanical and electrical contractors
Road builders
Architects
Professional engineers
Project managers

All our Lean Construction programs are developed and delivered by accomplished Construction sector experts. Experts who have worked at the coalface and have tangible experience putting theory to practical use in real world environments.

Profile

Garry Doyle

I am an experienced Lean Transformation Consultant with proven ability to implement Continuous Improvement initiatives and lead process improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma methodology. I am particularly adept at developing comprehensive Lean programs for organizations that are in the early stage of their Lean transformation. I develop customized continuous improvement strategies for all levels of the organization, through a holistic application of Lean methodologies to deliver organizational effectiveness and problem solving maturity. I achieve this through the strategic deployment of “Lean expertise” to all functional levels of management in a concerted effort to support organizational growth that is consistent with…

This program is delivered through self-paced e-Learning.

Program/Contact Hours: Approximately 1.5 hours
Completion Timeframe: Up one (1) month
Prerequisites: None
Reading List/Textbook: No textbook required. All materials will be provided online, including recommended readings.
Assessment and Certification: Assessment is based on completing a multiple-choice final assessment online.

Upon completion, learners are provided with a Leading Edge Group certificate of completion, while the course is Gold Seal Accredited where registrants earn 1 credit (#16-06-330).

Program Content & Structure

Leading Edge Group have developed a revolutionary eLearning program which introduces the learner to the fundamental benefits, principles, tools and techniques of Lean Construction.This interactive eLearning course takes 1.5 hours to complete, includes ‘check your knowledge’ quizzes at the end of each module and a 10 question final assessment. Upon completion, learners are provided with a Leading Edge Group Certificate of Completion.

Introduction to Lean

Origin of Lean Thinking
Definition of Lean
Features of Lean
Benefits of Lean

Principles of Lean

Value
Value of Stream
Continuous Flow
Push vs Pull

Lean Thinking

Process Value Streams
Value Added Activities
Exercise
Waste
Continuous Improvement
Seamless Integration

Lean Construction Tools

Value Stream Mapping
6S
Visual Management Systems
Root Cause Analysis
Going to Gemba
Integrated Project Delivery
Building Information Mapping
Last Planner System

Program Fees & Enrolment

The program fees per region are outlined below. All prices are exclusive of tax.

Online Training

The program is delivered through self-paced which can cater for busy schedules. Participants receive access to the program through Leading Edge Group’s learning management system.

Program Fees

$ 200 Purchase Online

Instructor Led Training

The program can also be delivered for groups of participants through a 90-minute live online instructor-led training session.

Online Training

The program is delivered through self-paced which can cater for busy schedules. Participants receive access to the program through Leading Edge Group’s learning management system.

Program Fees

$ 170 Purchase Online

Instructor Led Training

The program can also be delivered for groups of participants through a 90-minute live online instructor-led training session.

Our Core Activities

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If you have any further questions, or want to register a group, get in touch:

Oceania - Australia

LEI Group Australia
1/76 Heller St
BRUNSWICK WEST
VIC 3055

Tel: + 61 (03) 9854 6136

Email: info@leadingedgegroup.com

Europe - Ireland

Charter House Cobh,
Co. Cork,
Ireland,
P24 R960

Tel: +353 (21) 4855863

Email: info@leadingedgegroup.com

North America - Canada

60 St. Clair Avenue East Suite 805,
Toronto, ON,
M4T 1N5,
Canada

Tel: +1 (416) 637 5074

Email: info@leadingedgegroup.com

Further Information

Lean Construction 101

Introduces the learner to the fundamental benefits, principles, tools and techniques of Lean Construction.

Benefits

What You’ll Learn

Garry Doyle

Further Information

Program Content & Structure

Program Fees & Enrolment

Online Training

Program Fees

Instructor Led Training

Online Training

Program Fees

Instructor Led Training

Our Core Activities

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