The LCIA holds local events all over Australia. These events aim to promote, educate and update industry about LEAN practices, tools and techniques. In addition, meet and network with other LEAN practitioners and other industry professionals.
October 2016
LCIA Victoria Event: LEAN Construction – The Mission: Eliminate Waste, Continuous Improvement
LEAN Construction – when you take away the catchy mission statement, what is it? Do we need it? How do we do it? Should we do it? Let’s start from the beginning. In 2005 a US based study reviewed 30 years of data. This data revealed that on average 49.6% of activities performed in our industry are wasteful. Think about the amount of brain power, human energy and dollars potentially thrown away. Well, lets hope in today’s world we don’t…
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LCIA WA Event: The application and future of LEAN construction
What does the future hold for LEAN construction? Will more construction projects apply the use of LEAN principles, tools and techniques? How is the rest of the world embracing LEAN? Our first speaker, Tim Newman, Director of Comspec will discuss the application of LEAN. He will introduce the Lean method of 5S and Visual Management that is often referred to as the Foundation of Lean. Tim will run through examples of how LEAN is used in practice and how it…
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LCIA QLD Workshop – Introduction to LEAN Construction
The Lean Construction Institute Australasia (LCIA) Queensland Council invites you to attend a half day workshop on the application of LEAN thinking in construction - introducing key tools and covering the challenging area of implementation. LEAN practices in construction are driving change worldwide. In some instances, clients are driving the change. Lean focusses the supply chain on continuously improving customer satisfaction and eliminating waste. While most organisations aspire to do this, lean organisations actively drive improvement towards these outcomes on…
Find out more »LCIA QLD Event – Back to basics: What is Lean and its application
For this presentation we go back to basics. The basic principles of Lean will be explored and you will be given insight into what leading owners, designers, contractors and sub-contractors have gained from implementing lean practices on their projects and in their businesses. The first speaker, Paul Tilley will provide an overview of Lean principles and how they can be applied within a construction context. The second speaker, Marton Marosszeky will share the lessons he has learned from the number…
Find out more »LCIA QLD Event – Integration of Lean Construction with BIM
This event is proudly organised by LCIA QLD Industry innovators are proving there are big rewards for challenging historic norms. The digital revolution in construction is enabling dramatically improved performance standards. See how a strategy based on 4D scheduling and BIM/ VDC are being used to engage teams in a cooperative and transparent process that drives results. Learning objectives: 1. The construction industry is in the early stages of a digital revolution. The integration of people, process and technology will…
Find out more »LCIA NSW Event – Implementing Lean in the Construction Industry
At this event you will hear the team from Edwards Constructions share their experiences, benefits and lessons learned from the implementation of lean construction thinking in this highly successful, rapidly growing construction business. This will be followed by a presentation about what leading owners, designers, contractors and sub-contractors have gained from implementing lean practices on their projects and in their businesses. Sam Edwards, the driving force behind the transformation will provide an overview of lean construction principles being implemented within…
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LEAN for Project Managers – International IPD/Lean, Collaboration and Innovation in Construction using Lean
Join us for the first LCIA Victoria event in 2017! This LEAN for Project Managers event is targeted at those working in the construction sector who want to learn how LEAN principles can be applied in day to day work to improve the way we work. Our speakers will equip you with practical applications of LEAN in Construction, building on both the fundamentals to present a thought provoking evening of industry networking and discussion. Our speakers include: Dr Derek Walker (RMIT)…
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LCIA QLD Event – Lean Construction and BIM in Action
Join us for the first LCIA QLD event in 2017! Come along and hear examples of LEAN in practice! Our first speaker, Craig Percival, Woollam Construction will discuss the company’s leap into waste minimisation and LEAN construction. He will provide examples of how Wollam Construction is using LEAN to transform day-to-day operations and processes to ensure this 133 year old tier two builder will continue to prosper well into the next century. Our second speaker, Adam Sheather, AECOM will look at…
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LCIA VICTORIA EVENT – LEAN in practice; from Government projects to drones
The LCIA Victoria’s goals are to: • Provide leadership and facilitate the LEAN conversation • Collaborate with like-minded LEAN organisations • Inform and educate about LEAN principles, tools and techniques available • Encourage the adoption of a holistic LEAN approach • Recognise LEAN practitioners and organisations This LEAN in Practice event will offer 3 very different perspectives on the topic. “From Government Projects to Drones and all things Lean in between” is perhaps our most diverse presentation evening yet and…
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