Program Title:         

An Overview to Lean Construction: Real Solutions for the Challenging Economy 

Speaker:          

Dennis Sowards, Consultant

As a consultant and trainer to the construction industry, Dennis provides a unique look into the application of Lean to the construction industry. Dennis is a guest writer for industry magazines including Contractor Magazine, Plumbing & Mechanical and SNIPS.  He has presented at SMACNA and MCAA national conventions and at workshops around the country. He has completed several major research projects for the New Horizons Foundation including Thinking Lean: Tools for decreasing costs and Increasing Profit and Measuring Customer Loyalty. Dennis holds a BSE and MBA from Arizona State University.

Abstract:

Projects are increasingly more complex, cash is now grand emperor of survival, contractors must do more with fewer resources, and greater cooperation is needed to have successful projects. Come learn about a solution that works – Lean Construction.

Date and Time:

                      Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 – 8 AM to Noon

Registration / Cancellation Deadline: Friday, Oct. 23rd, by 6:00pm There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and dinner. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early! We cannot keep costs reasonable and caterers cannot plan their food without sufficient notice.

Late Registration Deadline: 3hours prior to event,  Available after closing of regular registration.

Last Minute Registration: Available after closing of late registration. Completed registrations are still subject to availability.

Value-Added Proposition (i.e., how it benefits attendees)  

This dynamic interactive session introduces the principles and techniques of Lean and shows how Lean works in construction. At the end of the session your take-aways will be:

• You will know what Lean thinking is including value-added work and the 7 types of waste common to all work
• How Lean is being used successfully in construction to drive out waste and add value
• The Lean techniques applicable to construction that will help your company be more competitive. These include: the Last Planner System**, 5S’s, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Error Proofing, and Visual Controls.
• Ideas for starting a Lean initiative in your company.

** The Last Planner System is a registered trademark of the Lean Construction Institute.

Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting http://www.leanconstruction.org

Registration Assistance:  lci-arizona@leanconstruction.org

** Special Registration Discounts: If you are not an LCI Member, you may sign up today at the LCI Member rate for this event if you purchase a one-year individual membership for $200. Go to: http://lci-individual-membership.eventbrite.com to read about the benefits and sign up today. Then, enter the words "New Member" when prompted for your “individual membership number” while signing up for this event at the LCI Member rate. Thanks!

Individual LCI Members may bring one guest to each LCI event at the Member Rate. Corporate LCI Members may bring any guest at the LCI Member Rate, including employees, clients, trade partners, etc. Need help looking up your individual membership number? Please contact arizona-support@leanconstruction.org