CivE 611

Lean Construction

Description

In this course, Students will learn about the Toyota production system, the last planner system, value stream mapping, integrated project delivery, location-based management, target value design, process improvement, and many other lean concepts. Students will also learn fundamental project management concepts and techniques to define, plan, and execute construction projects. The focus will be on actions that can be taken to meet and sometimes exceed expectations for project time, cost, and quality. The importance of communication and risk management throughout all project stages will be emphasized. Students will be trained on academic paper writing and communication. Students will also be exposed to software applications that aid project management. Students will be challenged as individuals and as members of a team to deliver a paper-based project.

Learning Outcomes

Define and explain the management principles of Lean Construction
Map construction processes and identify wasteful activities
Measure value in construction process flows
Propose improvement measures for construction processes
Explain the basics of Integrated Project Delivery
Perform advanced location-based management planning assessments
Demonstrate the understanding of the Last Planner’s System for production planning and control

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Sections & Respective Instructors

B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Farook Hamzeh

B1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Farook Hamzeh

B1 - 2023/2024 - Winter - Farook Hamzeh

B1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Simaan M. Abourizk & Yasser Mohamed

B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Farook Hamzeh

B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Farook Hamzeh