Conference Highlights Lean Case Studies

Lean construction professionals and other industry leaders shared best practices and lessons learned at the AGC Building Contractors Conference on June 9-12 in Midway, Utah.  The Conference included a full day of sessions sponsored by the Lean Construction Forum, which included an “introduction to lean” presentation and four case studies.

George Zettel with Turner Construction Co. led the introductory session titled “Lean Construction: A Basic Refresher” to a standing-room only audience.  Immediately following, Tariq Abdelhamid with Enovio Consulting/Michigan State University provided an overview of four lean competency clusters.  The afternoon sessions  highlighted case studies that focused on the four competency clusters discussed earlier.  The case studies were presented by Jennifer Oliverio, Linbeck Group; Dave MacNeel, Baker Concrete Construction; Thomas Demko, Burt Hill; and Kevin McClain, The Weitz Company.

Presentations from the Conference are available www.agc.org/building or by clicking here.

New Publication Explores All Levels of IPD

AGC of America, together with the National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA), Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), just released Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners.
 
Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners explores the varying degrees of collaboration found in IPD, defining it as a philosophy and as a delivery method.  The publication explores why owners should consider adopting IPD principles, how IPD fits in to related industry trends, such as BIM and Lean, and offers suggestions on how to integrate IPD principles into construction projects.  Owners, general contractors and all project stakeholders will find Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners to be a useful resource regarding IPD. 

This publication is available for free at www.agc.org/projectdelivery or by clicking here.

Registration Open for AGC Building Contractors Conference in June

As part of the AGC Building Contractors Conference being held in Midway, Utah from June 9-12, 2010, the Lean Construction Forum will meet on June 10 and feature several sessions, including a Lean Construction 101 program and case study presentations. The June 2010 Lean Construction Forum will build upon sessions held earlier this year in San Juan, PR and at the AGC Annual Convention in Orlando, FL. Anyone interested in Lean Construction is invited to attend. Information about the Building Contractors Conference can be found at http://www.agc.org/bcc, including the preliminary program and Forum agenda.

Registration includes all events held during the Building Contractors Conference, including the Lean Construction Forum sessions. Register today at http://www.agc.org/bcc. Early Bird discount ends May 7.

Forum Chair Receives AGC Award

The AGC of America National Committee Chair of the Year Award is presented to a chairperson in recognition of his/her outstanding achievements and accomplishments in the past year. This year Chuck Greco, president & CEO of the Linbeck Group LLC in Houston, Texas, was awarded this honor at AGC’s 91st Annual Convention and Pavilion in Orlando, Fla., for his leadership of the AGC Lean Construction Advisory Committee. Under Chuck’s guidance, the Lean Construction Advisory Committee launched the AGC Lean Construction Forum and its Web site. The Forum also held more than seven hours of educational sessions at the AGC Building Contractors Conference in January 2010 and hosted a session at the recent AGC Annual Convention.

Chuck spearheaded the development of a lean construction curriculum, credential, and instructor program, and is now leading the establishment of a business plan to implement these efforts. AGC President Doug Pruitt commented in presenting the award that “Chuck’s enthusiasm, leadership and passion for lean construction and the AGC community has led to numerous lean initiatives and a multitude of benefits for all AGC members.”

Forum to Meet at AGC Annual Convention in March

The Lean Construction Forum will next meet at the AGC Annual Convention, March 17-20, 2010 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.  For Convention information and to register go to http://convention.agc.org/.

The Forum will meet on Wed., March 17 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Convention.  The session will be led by Forum Chair Chuck Greco (Linbeck Group).  The session description is:

AGC Lean Construction Forum

AGC recently unveiled an inclusive and collaborative community called the Lean Construction Forum.  Open to anyone with an interest in lean construction processes, the Forum is focused on facilitating dialogue and information sharing through its Web site (www.agcleanforum.org) and creating learning opportunities through distance learning, conferences, and the development of a lean construction curriculum.

This session will provide a brief overview of lean construction and highlight AGC of America’s current and future efforts related to this exciting topic.

Inaugural Forum Meeting Held in San Juan

The AGC Lean Construction Forum held its inaugural meeting January 21, 2010 during the AGC Building Contractors Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  More than 100 general contractors, owners, specialty contractors, and designers participated in interactive sessions, engaging dialogue, and dynamic presentations. View the presentations at http://agcleanforum.org/meetings/jan2010bcc/.

Session topics included:

  • Lean Construction Curriculum Framework
  • Parade of Trades
  • Lean Construction: A New Paradigm for Managing Construction
  • What is a Lean Culture and How Do I Cultivate One for My Company?
  • What is a Lean Program and How Do I Implement One for My Company?
  • What are the Benefits to Owners, Architects, General Contractors, and Specialty Contractors?

The mission of the Lean Construction Forum is to provide a forum for dialogue, share resources and best practices, and support lean construction training and educational initiatives.