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Lean Construction Education Program (LCEP)
Associated General Contractors of America
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The purpose of this program is to develop the participant’s level of awareness and understanding of Lean and Lean Construction practices and prepare them to take the CM-Lean credential exam. The focus will be to reach understanding for construction phase practices and awareness for the other phases of project delivery.
Explain the six tenets of Lean Construction to develop people and make work an enriching experienceDefine value and non-value-adding activities from the perspective of the customer to prioritize flow efficiencyPractice the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in group exercises to support continuous improvementIdentify the consequences of unreliable workflow within the context of project performance and the Law of VariationApply variation mitigation techniques, such as buffer sizing, to increase process consistencyImplement 5S methods on projects to reduce waste and contribute to a safer workplaceManage variation in production systems by utilizing pull control mechanismsRecognize the impact of batching on flow efficiency by applying Little’s Law to construction productionBalance production systems using Batch, Pull, and Takt exercises to experience their effects on workflowUtilize the Last Planner System® (LPS) as a method of planning and control for the construction phase of project delivery.Apply various tools and visuals to coordinate detailed conversations as teams get closer to the workMeasure process results to encourage trade partner participation in each level of the LPSDefine value early in the project life cycle to support the effectiveness of cross-functional Lean Project Delivery teamsApply Lean principles to the supply chain and design processes to meet customer needs without changing construction methodsAddress root causes of problems to proactively prevent recurrence within a collaborative culture of problem solving