What is Lean Construction? Why It's Revolutionizing the Industry, Construction PM Tips #59

Hi everyone, welcome back to the channel! I'm Tom Stephenson and I'm a professor of construction management and today we're diving into an exciting and transformative approach in the construction industry—Lean Construction. If you're a contractor, project manager, or just someone interested in cutting-edge construction techniques, this video is for you. We'll explore what lean construction is, how it improves efficiency, reduces waste, and ultimately delivers better value for clients. Stick around to learn the key principles of lean construction and see real-world examples of its impact. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an update. Let's get started!

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Tutorial 28 Finite vs Infinite Thinks    • CONSTRUCTION PM PRINCIPLES, PLAYING T...  
Tutorial 29 Pre-award meetings    • PRE-AWARD MEETINGS, THE WHY & HOW, VI...  
Tutorial 30 Intro to Lean    • INTRODUCTION TO LEAN CONSTRUCTION, TH...  
Tutorial 31 Brainstorming    • BRAINSTORM CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS, BRA...  
Tutorial 32 Lean Variation Parade of Trades    • LEAN CONSTRUCTION, HOW VARIATION IMPA...  
Tutorial 33 5’S Lean    • ELIMINATE WASTE ON YOUR CONSTRUCTION ...  
Tutorial 34 Learn from the past case    • LEARN FROM PAST BUILDS FOR A BETTER F...  
Tutorial 35 Stockdale Resilience    • BUILD RESILIENCE & WIN WHEN YOUR CONS...  
Tutorial 36 Effectively Manage Pareto    • EFFECTIVELY MANAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJE...  

Tom Stephenson is a national award-winning professor (George Brown College, University of Toronto) and best-selling author whose background in education spans nearly three decades. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management, business management, human resource management, architecture, carpentry, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge, reinvigorate corporate culture, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada. Before breaking into the academic realm, Tom acquired more than a decade of practical project-management experience, operating a mid-sized Toronto-based general contracting firm. He is also the author of the newly released Planning, Scheduling, and Control of Construction Projects with American Technical Publishers and the four best-selling editions of Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings with Nelson Publishing Canada. Tom most recently received the Toronto Construction Association’s 2020 Chancellor’s Award for “helping his peers become more ethical, knowledgeable and professional.” A champion of change management, Tom takes pride in helping students and businesses navigate uncharted territories, take calculated risks and rise above the status quo. Some of the companies he’s worked with include Mattamy Homes, EllisDon, BIRD Construction, MCA, Maple Reinders, and Tucker HiRise, University of Toronto Project Managers.
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