How Lean is your Project?

The adoption of Lean principles and practices can be applied to any project. The level of performance improvement will be dependent upon the level of team integration and how well the team collaborates and implements lean methods and strategies.

Through a workshop process led by Professor Paolo Tombesi, Chair of Construction at the University of Melbourne and Markku Allison, resource architect for AIA, they determined key markers that define a lean and fully Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) team.  They organized the characteristics into Markers unique to IPD projects and the key strategies employed and published these in an  IPD Case Study 

They are as follows:

IPD Markers

• Relational Contracts 
• Protection from litigation 
• Aligned project goals (Jointly Developed Project Target Criteria) 
• Informed and balanced decision-making (Collaborative Decision Making) 
• Open Communication 
• Risks Identified and Accepted Early 

IPD Strategies

• Key Participants Bound Together as Equals (Multi-party Agreement) 
• Budget & create team for design intensive work 
• Early contribution of expertise (Early Involvement of Key Participants) 
• Pre-existing relationships between parties 
• Champion/ Facilitator (Leadership by All) 
• Shared Financial Risk and Reward Based on Project Outcome 
• Liability Waivers between Key Participants 
• Fiscal Transparency between Key Participants 
• BIM - virtual rehearsal of construction and ongoing constructibility reviews 
• Lean Construction processes 
• Co-location 

They also studied the motivations for selecting Lean Project Delivery:

• Market advantage:  IPD may give the firms valuable experience upon which to market themselves as industry leaders. 
• Cost predictability: All projects would like to meet budget, however, for some the predictability of cost is a notably driving factor. 
• Schedule predictability: Similar to cost, all projects share the goal of meeting their planned schedule, but for some projects this is a major factor. 
• Risk Management: Reducing or managing risk can be tied with cost or schedule, but also may include transactional risk inherent to project type, site or other conditions. If risk management is a critical factor, the increased communication in IPD may be of particular advantage. 
• Technical Complexity: A high degree of complexity will usually demand integration of expertise and require a level of coordination that is achievable in an IPD environment. 

Collaboration and integration can occur with any project delivery method, however, IPD sets up structures that make it more likely to occur than not.  

For more information on Lean Project Delivery, you can arrange for a work shop or take a course at LEAN LAB .  If you would like help implementing lean on your project, Integrated Designs can join your team as a facilitator.

Murray Guy @Lean_tobe_Green
Mguiy@i-designs.ca

Lean Lab | Integrated Designs | EcoSmart 

How to Fix a Broken Budget with Target Value Design

At the Richardson College for the Environment project we turned the design process on its head as we needed to try and meet the expectations of project stakeholders that were initially told to “Dream Big” on a not so BIG budget. The financial reality was there were only funds for a much smaller dream of $38.5M and not the $50M that was the price tag for the initial design.

Our team was tasked with finding over $10M in savings, as there was no money to be found to build the dream. We were living the "Broken Buildings Busted Budget" reality which was the book that was used to convince the U of W that we needed to adopt the Lean Project Delivery approach.

As a framework for assessing how well the process worked for the design phase, I have adapted an article that was written by Glen Ballard one of the founders of the Lean Construction Institute. My reason for doing this is that our team delivered an exceptional project and I was interested in knowing how close we came to implementing what would be considered best practices for Target Value Design (TVD). 

Project Summary

Target Value Design together with a Relational Contracting enabled the RCFE team to fix a BIG Dream project on a Smaller Dream budget and deliver an exceptional project that did achieve the project requirements within amazingly tight time and budget constraints. The team needed to get started with shoring and foundations before the project was designed, deliver a $43.8M 70% laboratory building project with 65 fume hoods, vivarium, green house with only a $750,000 contingency. This was achieved which is amazing considering that $450,000 of the contingency was used on one code related issue that emerged on an interpretation of stairwell pressurization to meet fire code. 

Our team exceeded the LEED Silver requirements, Got Gold and through Innovation and Imagination in Laboratory design deliver one of North Americas most energy efficient laboratory projects at 58% less energy that MNECB.

For the full article Lean Lab Blog

For a workshop on Target Value Design 

Lean-Lab | Target Value Design | An Assessment of the RCFE Project: "Target Value Design | An Assessment of the RCFE Project

March 2, 2016

Upon review of the TVD process, our team did pretty darn good!

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LCI - Canada | Lean for Extraordinary Results Conference in Calgary April 6th - 8th, 2016

  

Lean for Extraordinary Results

 Save the dates:  April 6^th - 8^th, 2016 Calgary, Alberta

You are invited to attend the Lean Construction Institute – Canada National Conference where you will have the opportunity to network with lean practitioners and learn project delivery practices that will enable you to take your project to a whole new level of productivity, performance and profitability.

Our goal for this conference is to provide great training on how to get started with Lean Project Delivery as well further develop capabilities for practitioners are already on a lean journey.

Our presenters will share the stories about our Canadian lean projects that demonstrate that with LEAN you can achieve Extraordinary Results!

On the first day you have three options. Learn the basic principles of lean with AGC certified courses or immerse yourself in a Lean Boot Camps on the Last Planner System or Target Value Design.

During the two-day conference you will have opportunity to learn all of the basics for getting started with lean project delivery or explore more advanced concepts that will add to your toolbox.

What to expect?

1.     Explore WHY Lean creates Extraordinary Results

2.     Learn how to deliver a Lean Project

3.     Add methods and tools to your Toolbox 

4.     Network with industry professionals

5.     Charge your batteries with awesome new IDEAS

  

For more information or to register visit www.lcicanada.ca

Summary of Online Courses & Workshops | Lean Lab

The following is a summary of our online courses and workshops that have been developed to ramp teams up on implementing Lean & Green Project Delivery practices. At the Lean Lab we utilize lean to achieve much higher levels of sustainable performance and profitability by creating productive design and construction environments. 
 
Our courses are based upon lessons learned on ten lean projects as we like to practice what we preach at Integrated Designs where we were an early adopter of lean and at EcoSmart where we build NetZero targeted homes.


LEAN LAB: Online Courses and Workshops

• Lean 101 | HOW to get started with Lean on your Non-Lean Project | Workshop
• Lean 201 | Lean Project Fundamentals | Online
• Lean 301 | Boot Camp to Ramp up the Team on Lean | 1 or 2 Day Workshop
• Lean 302 | Turning the Design Process on it's Head with Target Value Design
• Green 302 | How to deliver NetZero with a Return on Investment | Workshop
• Lean 401 |  Lean & Green Project Facilitator Course | Online
• Lean 404 | Lean Commissioning & Startups | Workshop

Short descriptions and the learning objectives are provided below. If you click on the title it will provide you with a more detailed description of the course. There is also a link to a short intro video for each course or you can visit www.leanlab.ca to register

Lean 101 | Lean Project Workshop

"HOW to get started with Lean on your Non-Lean Project"

When participants experience hands on lean production training they can see there is huge potential for improving the building process.  The goal of this workshop is to teach the basic principles, create a AHA moment about the huge potential and prime the team for cultural change.

Learning objects:

1. Why lean creates a competitive advantage 
2. An overview of how lean is applied to the building industry 
3. Basic Principles and Practices to get you started on a lean journey

Details:  3-hour workshop for up to 40 people

Cost: $750 plus expenses

Course Introduction Video

Lean 201 | Lean Project Introduction Online Course

"A Great Overview of Lean Project Delivery"

It takes a team with a different way of thinking and a high level of collaboration to deliver a lean project.  This course is for people that want to facilitate the implementation of the Lean Project Delivery System that was developed by the Lean Construction Institute.  You will learn how to create and manage a Team, facilitate lean design and construction systems.  (Target Value Design, Last Planner System) You will also learn how to setup collaborative work environments and explore the lean tools that are available to take your projects to a whole new level.

Three main learning are:

1. Develop an understanding of the Essential Elements of a Lean Project 
2. How to establish a highly collaborative team
3. How to implement the Lean Project Delivery System

Details: This is a 25-hour hour online course on “Lean Project Fundamentals” The cost is $275.

Course Introduction Video

Lean 301 | Lean Project Boot Camp

The Best Way to Kickstart a Project

This one or two-day Boot Camp is designed to fast track a TEAM to implement the Lean Project Delivery system. Day 1 includes Last Planer System training with four rounds of simulations.  On the second day we start implementation of the Last Planner System by planning a phase of the project.

Three main learning objectives are:

1. Develop an understanding of how to reduce variability and create flow
2. What different thinking and strategies create amazing productivity improvements
3. How methods like Pull Planning get the team working as a team

Lean 301 Course Outline Video

Details: This “Lean Immersion Boot Camp” in an intense one or two-day workshop for 30 participants. Pricing is dependent upon the number of participants. (Approximately $3500/day)   

Green 302 | Net Zero Energy Building Workshop

How to deliver economical NetZero Projects

NetZero homes can provide a positive return on investment if designed properly. In this course we share lessons learned from four NetZero projects on how best to deliver cost effective affordable NetZero residential and commercial building projects. You will learn about passive, lean and integrated NetZero construction. The workshop is hosted in a NetZero targeted prefab green home that was designed and built by EcoSmart developments.

Learning objectives are:

1. Understand why we can have higher performance at less cost 
2. How to design affordable NetZero building projects
3. Lessons learned on strategies and system selection

Details: “NetZero Design” is a 2-hour workshop for 15 participants

Green 302 Workshop Video

Lean 302 | Lean Design Workshop

Turning the Design Process on it's Head

By turning the traditional design process on its heads we can reduce the cost of a project by 15%. Target Value Design as the name suggests is a disciplined design management system that focuses on creating value for the client at a target cost they can afford and are willing to pay.

Learning objectives:

1. Understand why we can have higher performance at less cost
2. How to integrate the design to achieve project requirements to target cost
3. Methods and tools to lean up the design process

Details: “Target Value Design” is a 4-hour workshop

 Workshop Introduction Video

Lean 401 | Lean to be Green Facilitator Online Course

It takes a TEAM to Deliver WOW projects at Less Cost

As you develop mastery in Lean Project Delivery you will be able to achieve higher productivity, profit and performance. This advanced level course focuses on the lean and more integrated practices that enable extraordinary results such as delivering NetZero building at no additional cost.

Three main learning objectives are:

1. Why not set the bar high like Net Zero Energy at Net Zero additional cost? 
2. How to deliver exceptional projects by creating a highly collaborative team
3. Manage with discipline using the Last Planner System & Target Value Design 

Details: The Lean to be Green Facilitator course is an in depth exploration of how to deliver higher performance at less cost. (50-hour online course, Introductory cost of $375)

Video: Course Introduction 

LeanCx 404 | The Art of Commissioning Workshop

Getting to Done is Done 4 Months Early

If you are interested in getting your project to the finish line early at less risk, stress and cost you may want to consider the “Lean Commissioning” (LeanCx) workshop. In this workshop we first establish a business case for a more intensive commissioning approach. We then delve into how a proactive, integrated and a more collaborative approach to commissioning enables higher productivity and profit.

Learning objectives:

1. Why we need to expand the little black box called commissioning 
2. How to get to the finish line early
3. Managing the Team with discipline

Details: LeanCx is a 4-hour workshop for teams that want to Get Projects Done Early
LeanCx: The Art of Commissioning Video

Contact  .... Murray Guy aka @Lean_tobe_Green | mguy@i-designs.ca

LEAN LAB | Integrated Designs |  EcoSmart