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.
November 2016
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)…
Find out more »May 2017
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…
Find out more »June 2017
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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March 2018
How Crossrail broke the mould with the $24 billion civil construction project
DESCRIPTION The head of innovation and Technical information from Crossrail in the UK (wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London) is coming to Australia on his way back from China as part of a UK Goverment Digital Built Britain delegation. In this presentation, Malcolm Taylor, Head of Technical information, Crossrail, will share how Crossrail has managed to change the landscape in the UK delivering their 11 year $24 Billion program of works on schedule and within their original 2008…
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How Crossrail broke the mould with the $24 billion civil construction project
The head of innovation and Technical information from Crossrail in the UK (wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London) is coming to Australia on his way back from China as part of a UK Goverment Digital Built Britain delegation. In this presentation, Malcolm Taylor, Head of Technical information, Crossrail, will share how Crossrail has managed to change the landscape in the UK delivering their 11 year $24 Billion program of works on schedule and within their original 2008 funding…
Find out more »How Crossrail broke the mould with the $24 billion civil construction project
The head of innovation and Technical information from Crossrail in the UK (wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London) is coming to Australia on his way back from China as part of a UK Goverment Digital Built Britain delegation. In this presentation, Malcolm Taylor, Head of Technical information, Crossrail, will share how Crossrail has managed to change the landscape in the UK delivering their 11 year $24 Billion program of works on schedule and within their original 2008 funding…
Find out more »How Crossrail broke the mould with the $24 billion civil construction project
The head of innovation and Technical information from Crossrail in the UK (wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London) is coming to Australia on his way back from China as part of a UK Goverment Digital Built Britain delegation. In this presentation, Malcolm Taylor, Head of Technical information, Crossrail, will share how Crossrail has managed to change the landscape in the UK delivering their 11 year $24 Billion program of works on schedule and within their original 2008 funding…
Find out more »June 2018
LCIA NSW – Industry disruption, challenges and opportunities.
The construction sector is undergoing unprecedented change, on-site construction work is moving off-site and in many cases off-shore. On-site construction costs now exceed $100/hr and the effective utilisation of that workforce at best sits at 65 to 70%, depending on how this is assessed. Off-site workforce costs are below $50 per hour and the effective utilisation rate regularly reaches 100% as OSCM processes improve. Shipping costs from anywhere in the globe are typically 1% of the final construction costs and…
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