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Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (PT)
INTRODUCTION TO LEAN CONSTRUCTION:
PRODUCTION SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONTROL
Introduction to Lean Construction provides an overview of Lean Construction and its underlying theory, principles and techniques. The seminar will also focus on the design, operation and improvement of the project based production systems and their control along with the continuing practice of work structuring. The Last Planner System® of production control, the essential planning system for lean projects will be described and its function explained. This session is a must for people and companies considering or adopting Lean Construction.
Registrants will be asked to read three articles and to provide a list of particular questions or concerns to the instructors prior to the seminar.
DATES: Thursday April 17, 2008MEETING LOCATION:
2020 S.W. 4th Ave
Portland, OR 97201
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: People responsible for and interested in the management and improvement of work in design and construction: managers within organizations who are sponsors, managers or project team members; designers suppliers, and organizations in the construction-related industry that support design and construction activities.
MEETING TIME: Meetings begin Thursday at 8:00 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM on Thursday. There will be on optional Dutch Treat dinner to follow.
Driving Directions to the CH2M Hill Office
From I-5 southbound (from Seattle):
Merge onto I-405 north via the exit on the left toward City Center/US 26/Beaverton. Take Exit 1B (4th Avenue). Stay straight to go onto 4th Avenue. The office is on the right.
From I-5 northbound (from Salem):
Take Exit 299B (I-405) on the left toward City Center/US 26/Beaverton. Merge onto I-405 north via Exit 1A toward US 26 west/Beaverton/City Center. Stay straight to go onto SW 4th Avenue. The office is on the right.
Directions from the airport (13.36 miles):
Go east on N.E. Airport Way and merge onto I-205 south. Take Exit 21B/I-84 west toward Portland. Merge onto I-5 south via the exit on the left toward Beaverton/Salem. Merge onto I-405 north via the exit on the left toward City Center/US 26/Beaverton. Take Exit 1B (4th Avenue). Stay straight to go onto 4th Avenue. The office is on the right.
DRESS GUIDELINES: Dress for the seminar is business casual and spring comfortable. slacks, sport shirts, windbraker in case meeting room get cold.
WHAT IS INCLUDED: All seminar materials and handouts, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Breaks for the day."Dutch" Treat Dinner: For those who wish to stay after the close on Thursday, we welcome you to join us for a "Dutch" Treat Dinner. We will select a restaurant nearby for some local color and fun. Please note if you intend to say for dinner on your registration.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds requested less than 2 weeks before meeting are subject to $100 penalty.
PARKING: There is a large surface lot (Portland State University - University Place) across the street from the CH2M Hill office. The Cost is $9.00 per day, cash or check, no credit cards.
HOTEL RECCOMENDATIONS: (Please note that you would like the CH2M Hill rate when making reservations)
Marriott Downtown
1401 S.W. Naito Parkway (0.5 mile from the office)
Phone: 503/226-7600
Negotiated Rate: $129 (includes phone calls internet, parking $25, High Speed Interntet Access $10, Breakfast $10)
Residence Inn Portland RiverPlace
2115 S.W. River Parkway (1 mile from the office; streetcar access)
Phone: 503/552-9500
Negotiated Rate: $145 studio suite or one bedroom (includes King bed and sleeper sofa, full kitchen, hot breakfast, high-speed internet, shuttle to CH2M Hill and parking)
SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL
Airport Transportation
Blue Star Airport Express provides scheduled and on-call service to any downtown hotel, including University Place (across the street from CH2M HILL but not a preferred hotel). Scheduled departures 7:00 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week and on-call departures until midnight. Scheduled departures on the hour and ½ hour from the airport; travel time is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic and other stops. Fare is $14.00 one way; $24.00 RT. Serves all major downtown hotels. At the airport, on the ground transportation level, cross two sets of traffic lanes to the second concrete island. See the information booth and request Blue Star service and they will direct you where to go (it changes a little on the time of day and which service you’ll be using).
From downtown Portland hotels to the airport: operates 4:00 AM – 12:00 midnight. They have scheduled pick-ups at the Hilton and Marriott hotels beginning at 4:00 AM, with pick-ups about every 30 minutes. Closest pick-up from the office would be University Place hotel; call for reservation.
(503) 249-1837
Registration questions should be directed to Myra Gudge at (800)532-2430 ex. 4 or mgudge@leanconstruction.org.
THE LEAN CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE (LCI) http://www.leanconstruction.org/ LCI is a non-profit research organization, was founded in August 1997. LCI's purpose is to develop and disseminate new knowledge regarding the management of work in design, engineering and construction for capital facilities. LCI has developed the Lean Project Delivery System© (LPDS), and the Last Planner® System of production control. Lean Construction is a production management-based approach to project delivery - a new way to design and build capital facilities. Lean production management has caused a revolution in manufacturing design, supply and assembly. Applied to construction, Lean changes the way work is done throughout the delivery process. Lean Construction extends from the objectives of a lean production system - maximize value and minimize waste - to specific techniques and applies them in a new project delivery process extending from project definition through design, supply and assembly.
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Academic Forum Mission
The Academic Forum’s mission is to increase lean construction research and teaching activities in institutions of higher education. The forum will serve and advocate the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the theory, principles, and methods of lean construction systems in order to further and encourage lean construction education and training for professionals entering the architectural/engineering/construction industry (AEC).
The Academic Forum advocates systematic use of lean construction principles to deliver value to owners through simultaneous design of product and process, reliance on conformance-based versus deviation-based cost and time control methods, and optimization of construction performance at the project-level to achieve rapid, reliable, competitively superior, and time-certain completion of projects.
The Academic Forum will be the venue of choice for academics to learn about the Lean Construction Institute’s research and implementation efforts and for sharing lean construction pedagogical ideas. Academic Forum Strategic Priorities Achieving the goals and mission of the Academic Forum will involve the following: - Holding seminars, workshops, and symposia to promote lean construction integration in undergraduate and graduate curricula in architecture, civil engineering, and construction management programs.
- Soliciting involvement from public funding agencies in conducting research and educational programs
- Providing a forum for students pursing masters or PhD degrees in Lean Construction to report, discuss and exchange ideas and experiences regarding their ongoing research.
- Rewarding high achievement in research and teaching through an appropriate program of recognition.
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