Introduction to Lean Construction & Takt Planning Overview

Definition:

Takt time planning is a work structuring method that aims to achieve the lean principle of continuous flow. Successful Takt time planning on a construction site results in trades working on activities at the same rate to release work areas at standardized times.

Programme Target Audience:

Construction project management professionals that wish to improve Construction schedule, cost & Health Safety & Quality of their projects.  Construction directors, contract managers, project managers, supervisors, design managers, foremen, engineers.

Aims and Deliverables:

Participants will learn about and practice using Takt Planning and the key behaviors that are required to make it successful when implementing on Construction projects.

Classroom Training (1 Day)

Introduction to Lean Construction, what is lean construction, were its all started, why it started and how it will benefit your works.
The class contains a mixture of Lean construction lecturing, practical exercise & simulations that demonstrate the effectiveness of Lean Construction techniques.
Simulations included are Velligo, Design of Production System, Parade of Trades.
Practical Exercises – Eyes for waste exercise, why lean Construction.
The Takt planning elements in detail, Process analysis, Balancing the work, Effective setting of takt.
How to start implementing Takt planning on Your Projects.
Support available to help companies kick start implementation.