AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training

September 4, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Description

Lean Construction is driven to minimize costs and maximize value on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process. 

The updated AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program engages students with numerous activities and group discussions designed to apply Lean Construction principles and practices. Key course activities include the Parade of Trades exercise where participants will learn the effects of varying and unreliable workflow versus smooth and reliable workflow. Students will also learn and practice the Last Planner® System in a simulation that teaches students to engage in a way that produces predictable workflow and rapid learning.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – Introduction to Lean Construction
Unit 2 – Process and Production Basics
Unit 3 – Project Production Systems
Unit 4 – Lean Thinking in Field Production, Last Planner^® System
Unit 5 – Lean Thinking Outside of Field Production 

Courses are delivered via the Zoom platform; a webcam and mic are required for participation. Registration costs include the eTextbook.

Time

Required, live online classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday September 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 28, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30 12 PM - 3 PM