Unit 1 Introduction to Lean Construction

Unit 1: Introduction to Lean Construction

Unit 1 is an introduction to Lean Construction and its guiding tenets.

• Lesson 1 - Why Lean?
• Lesson 2 - What is Lean & Respect for People
  The first two lessons answer the questions Why Lean? and What is Lean? Then it introduces participants to the six tenets of Lean Construction and explains how Respect for People is a fundamental goal of Lean as we work to develop people and make work an enriching experience.
• Lesson 3 – Generate Value, Remove Waste, & Optimize the Whole
  Explains the way value is defined by the customer, and that each customer will define value differently. Instructors illustrate that non-value-adding activities are pure waste. Lean uses the principle of prioritizing flow efficiency as a key means to generate value and remove waste.
• Lesson 4 – Continuous Improvement
  Defines continuous improvement and provides an understanding of how Plan-Do-Check-Act, PDCA, supports continuous improvement. Participants will practice PDCA in a group exercise.