What is Lean Construction?

Lean Construction is a new paradigm to manage construction. It focuses on reducing waste and delivering the project while maximising value for the client. Simple tools can be applied in your company to improve processes, efficiency and profits.

Why attend the event?

Please, join the event to understand the benefits that construction companies are achieving by adopting Lean Construction, and how your company can become a Lean organisation.

There will be:

An overview of Lean Construction

Examples of successful case studies in the sector

Opportunities to learn and implement Lean Construction in your company with the support of University's specialists

Speakers:

Lauri Koskela
Lauri is a worldwide recognised academic who started studying Lean Construction in 1991. He is the Co-founder of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) and a Professor at the University.

Clarissa Biotto
Clarissa is a former Lean consultant in Brazil who has implemented Lean Construction in more than 20 sites. She is currently a PhD researcher in integrate design and construction planning.

Algan Tezel
Algan holds a PhD in Visual Management and is a research assistant at the University. He is a board secretary and vice chair of the Lean Construction – UK North West Community of Practice.

This event is part of the University of Huddersfield’s Inspired Huddersfield 2017 event, for more events please see https://inspiredhuddersfield.co.uk/