Lean Green Belt (Construction)

Course Aim:

The Green Belt for Construction programme provides learners with the knowledge and capability to systematically improve processes using Lean thinking and philosophy, resulting in the systematic improvement of project delivery, and increasing value for the client.

Course Objectives:

This Green Belt programme introduces participants to the full application of Lean in Contracts, Design & Construction, tooling learners with the processes and systems to transform project delivery.
On completion, learners will be considered to have achieved a Lean Green Belt and be able to support performance enhancement goals in the Construction industry. At the end of this programme, learners will be able to:

• Use the DMAIC methodology with Lean thinking and tools to deliver a sustainable change in project delivery processes
• Apply Lean tools across the project delivery value stream from procurement to handover, in order to improve key metrics of safety, quality, budget and on-time delivery
• Understand Lean in the contracts and design process, including Integrated Project Delivery, Target Value Design (TVD) and describe the positive impact on project delivery
• Consistently improve handoffs efficiency to support project delivery
• Make data-based decisions through the application of appropriate graphical tools
• Mentor Yellow Belt Projects
• Describe the Last Planner System and Scrum for construction project delivery
• Use the Choosing by Advantages system