Introduction to Lean Project Delivery

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the breakdowns in current project delivery methods and discover the goals and benefits of implementing Lean.
• Understand the Foundation of Lean as Six Tenets and identify the Eight Wastes as relevant to design and construction.
• Recognize that Lean is a shift in thinking and behaviors leading to high-performing teams.
• Discover key Lean practices and tools that result in increased collaboration and improved project outcomes.

Instructors:

Glen Sullivan, McCarthy
As a licensed Architect Sully has brought his experience on design of Hospital work to his VDC role. Using his understanding of the design processes to help to bridge between the design team and the construction team. With this knowledge he has enhanced the coordination process by working collaboratively with the design team to resolve issues.

Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction, is currently working on a large IFOA hospital project in Santa Clara. She has a strong Lean background rooted in practice and research. She completed her PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied group decision-making methods. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on Lean, and she is also a co-author of the book Building Decisions.

Victor R Ortiz, Lean Consultant, is a founding member of the Lean Construction Institute. Vic is a member of the NorCal LCI Community of Practice leadership Team, focused on collaborative leadership. Vic participated in the early development of LPS and has been an LPS® and IPD Coach to projects around the world.

Parking garage available on site.

Coffee and breakfast pastries will be available in the morning. 

Lunch will be provided.

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