Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles and philosophy of Lean Construction and its application throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Describe how Lean thinking improves collaboration, communication, workflow, and project performance.
• Identify waste within construction processes and apply Lean strategies to improve productivity and create greater value.
• Apply key Lean planning, production, and continuous improvement tools to support more predictable project outcomes.
• Understand the role of the Last Planner® System and other Lean methodologies in improving planning reliability and workflow.
• Use Lean problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Develop practical strategies for implementing Lean principles within their organizations and project teams.
• Prepare to pursue the Lean Construction Credentials offered by the Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCI-C).

Course Outline

Foundations of Lean Construction

Participants will learn:

• The history and evolution of Lean thinking
• Lean Construction principles and philosophy
• Value creation from the customer's perspective
• The business case for Lean Construction
• Benefits of Lean for owners, designers, contractors, and trade partners

Lean Culture and Leadership

Participants will explore:

• Respect for people
• Collaboration and integrated project teams
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen)
• Leadership behaviours that support Lean implementation
• Building trust and accountability across project teams

Identifying Waste and Improving Flow

Participants will learn how to:

• Recognize the eight wastes in construction
• Improve workflow and production reliability
• Reduce variability and process inefficiencies
• Apply value stream thinking to construction processes
• Improve project predictability and performance

Participants will gain an understanding of:

• The Last Planner® System
• Pull Planning
• Phase Planning
• Look-Ahead Planning
• Weekly Work Planning
• Constraint Management
• Measuring Plan Percent Complete (PPC)

Lean Tools for Continuous Improvement

Participants will explore practical Lean tools, including:

• Value Stream Mapping
• Root Cause Analysis
• The 5 Whys
• Visual Management
• Daily Huddles
• A3 Problem Solving
• Standard Work
• Continuous Improvement techniques

Implementing Lean Construction

Participants will learn how to:

• Develop a Lean implementation strategy
• Overcome common barriers to Lean adoption
• Engage stakeholders and project teams
• Sustain Lean practices throughout the project lifecycle
• Apply Lean principles to improve project outcomes and organizational performance

Practical Learning

Throughout the course, participants will:

• Participate in interactive discussions and group exercises.
• Analyze real-world construction case studies.
• Apply Lean tools to common construction challenges.
• Practice planning and problem-solving techniques using Lean methodologies.
• Develop practical approaches that can be implemented immediately on their projects.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for construction professionals seeking to improve project delivery through Lean principles and practices, including:

• Project Managers and Project Coordinators
• Construction Managers and Superintendents
• General Contractors and Trade Contractors
• Owners and Owner Representatives
• Engineers, Architects, and Consultants
• Estimators, Schedulers, and Contract Administrators
• Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence professionals
• Anyone interested in earning the Lean Construction Credentials (LCI-C) or implementing Lean practices within their organization.

After participants complete all five units in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Lean Construction (CM-Lean).

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Registration cost does not includes the eTextbook*.
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Instructor led live webinar: 35-hours

Gold Seal credits: 10