Lean Construction and Resource Management

This course reviews the origin of lean theory that was introduced by the "lean" resolution in manufacturing and production management principles and methods. Key principles include flow, value, variability, and waste. On the other hand, key methods include target costing, value stream mapping, and work flow control. Student groups will apply the LEAN principles and methods on real construction management and operations projects. One mean of applying lean principles is by using process simulation to assess performance of different system configurations and apply the concepts on a real project.

Course ID: MCEM 620