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.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 3 | 37.8 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| 800 (RESTRICTED to online program students) - 2026/2027 - Fall - Farook Hamzeh |
| 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 |