Looking to streamline your construction projects while enhancing quality and reducing costs? The Lean Construction Education Program is your answer. This comprehensive 36-hour program, offered by the Associated General Contractors of America, is designed for construction professionals at all levels. It teaches the Lean Operating System, focusing on continuous improvements for every aspect of a construction project – from planning to recycling.
The program includes five units, covering everything from the introduction to Lean Construction to applying Lean thinking outside of field production. You’ll learn about process efficiency, variation mitigation, the Last Planner System®, and much more. Plus, participants have the opportunity apply to sit for the exam to the CM-Lean certificate, signifying a deep understanding of Lean principles and practices.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this program will provide the knowledge and skills to transform your projects and company into a model of Lean efficiency.
After completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share.
Classes are held every Monday and Thursday
Jan 13, 16, 23, 27, 30; Feb 3
10 AM - 4:30 PM ET | 7 AM - 1:30 PM PT
AGC Member Pricing: $2,645 | Non-Member Pricing: $3,425
Who Should Take This Course
Anyone interested in earning their CM-Lean credential. This includes construction operations staff from general contractors, specialty contractors, construction managers and trade partners at all levels from chief operating officer to project engineer and foreman.
Schedule of Classes
Unit 1 – Introduction to Lean Construction
Unit 2 – Process and Production Basics
Unit 3 – Project Production Systems
Unit 4 – Lean Thinking in Field Production, Last Planner® System
Unit 5 – Lean Thinking Outside of Field Production
Courses are delivered via the Zoom platform; a webcam and mic are required for participation. Registration cost includes the eTextbook.
If you are an AGC of Minnesota member but do not have a member profile in the AGC of America database, please follow the instructions below:
1.?Create an account on agc.org
2.?Link yourself to your member company.
3.?AGC of America staff will process these requests and activate the accounts ASAP.
For individuals already listed in the AGC database who may have ?forgotten your password, please follow the steps below to reset your password.
1.?Submit a reset password request on agc.org
2.?Check your email for a link to reset your password
