Course content

The course covers construction projects as production systems based on theory and tools from Lean Construction, a production management-based approach to project delivery.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

• know the origins of Lean Production and Lean Construction and what the concepts entail
• has knowledge of value theory and what provides value for different stakeholders in construction projects
• understands projects as value delivery systems and principles for optimizing them
• understands central production, team and communication theories and can apply them to explain construction projects as a production system
• understand lean principles and concepts for making good decisions
• understands projects as value delivery systems and principles for optimizing them
• is familiar with common measures within lean construction measures to facilitate collaboration in construction projects
• know different approaches to facilitate better construction site logistics
• know various lean methods for improving production system
• understands the key principles of project implementation using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Target Value Delivery (TVD)

Skills

The candidate

• can analyze what provides value for a stakeholder
• can use the lean methods Last Planner System and rate planning for progress planning and control.
• can conduct decision analysis using the Choosing by Advantages (CBA) methodology
• can create A3 reports

General competence

The candidate

• can handle problems where there is no single correct answer
• can plan and manage their own and their own group's work in a reliable way

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, videos, games and simulations in groups, group tasks.

Compulsory assignments

• Reflection note

Course materials

Selected materials. All course literature is posted on Blackboard.