Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction

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Free Online Course: Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction is taught by Jim Rogers.

Overview
  • Explore the lean theory of production and learn how it's being adopted in the construction industry.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Embracing lean productivity
    • What you need to know
    1. Productivity in Construction
    • Productivity in construction
    • Construction vs. manufacturing
    • What is lean?
    2. Lean in Construction
    • A brief history
    • How does lean apply to construction?
    • What processes need to change?
    • The adoption of a new production theory
    3. Tools to Facilitate Lean in Construction
    • Identifying waste
    • Minimizing waste at the project level
    • Empowerment of the field personnel
    • Pull planning
    • The sticky note format
    • Continuous improvement
    • Training the industry
    Conclusion
    • Reshaping the construction industry