Lean Construction Concepts and Methods

3 credits · Graduate

Inspired by the Lean revolution in manufacturing, production management principles and methods are presented in the context of Lean project delivery. Key concepts include transformation, flow, value, variability, and waste. Key methods include production system design, work structuring, value stream mapping, Last Planner® System and takt planning, tolerance management, design of construction operations, mistakeproofing, Visual Management, and collaborative decisionmaking using Choosing by Advantages. Students learn concepts, principles, and methods by participating in in-class simulations, reading, doing homework, and studying real project management processes and construction operations. The course includes two fabrication shop visits.