Lean in Design & Construction – What Architects, Engineers and Owners Need to Know

Biography:

Kurt Neubek, FAIA, CFM, LEED AP, EDAC, CSSBB is a Principal and National Healthcare Practice Leader for Page. He has over 30 years of experience, and has programmed and planned tens of millions of square feet of facilities around the world. Kurt is an award-winning speaker, having presented at more than 80 national and international conferences, and brings a depth of experience leading meetings and helping owners make informed decisions.

Presentation description:

"Lean" is a process improvement methodology that been used for decades in manufacturing to increase value, reduce waste, ease work, improve quality, save time, and reduce costs. More than 20 years ago, the Lean Construction Institute was formed. Many construction contractors across the country have been using Lean with many advantages for them and their project owners. But how does Lean apply to building design? In this session, you will learn about Lean Building Design from an experienced architect trained in Lean, with a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Whether you are new to Lean or have deep experience in Lean Construction, you are bound to learn something new in this interactive session. Don’t miss it!

Learning objectives:

• Participants will discover a brief history of Lean, including how Lean principles are used in manufacturing, construction, and services.
• Participants will be able to see waste in a new way, which is essential to continuous improvement.
• By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to explain how a variety of Lean tools can be used to improve their work.
• by the end of this presentation, participants will be able to speak intelligently about the similarities, differences and overlaps between Lean Design and Lean Construction.

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