Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Construction productivity has lagged other industries for decades. Lean construction applies lean principles to reduce waste, improve flow and increase reliability of planning.
This Aractech course covers lean principles in construction, the Last Planner System, pull planning, takt planning, constraint removal, daily huddles, waste identification, collaborative contracting and measuring reliability. Participants run a pull planning session.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain lean principles for construction
- Apply the Last Planner System
- Facilitate pull planning sessions
- Use takt planning and constraint analysis
- Identify and eliminate construction waste
- Measure planning reliability and improve
Who should attend
Target audience
- Construction managers
- Site engineers
- Planners
- Project managers
- Subcontractors
- Clients
Methodology
Learning approach
- Simulations
- Pull planning workshop
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Action planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Lean Construction Principles
- Waste in construction
- Lean principles
- Value
- Coffee break
- Value (continued)
- Flow
- Simulation: Lean game
Day 2
Last Planner System
- Master and phase scheduling
- Look-ahead planning
- Weekly work plans
- Coffee break
- Weekly work plans (continued)
- Percent plan complete
- Workshop: Look-ahead plan
Day 3
Pull and Takt Planning
- Pull planning
- Takt planning
- Constraint removal
- Coffee break
- Constraint removal (continued)
- Visual planning
- Practice: Pull planning session
Day 4
Daily Management
- Huddles
- Problem solving
- Quality at source
- Coffee break
- Quality at source (continued)
- Safety integration
- Case study: Lean project
Day 5
Collaboration and Metrics
- Collaborative contracts
- Metrics
- Continuous improvement
- Coffee break
- Continuous improvement (continued)
- Culture
- Capstone: Lean implementation plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Lean Construction (CM-025) cover?
This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Construction managers, Site engineers, Planners
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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