Lean Construction Institute

Chicago Community of Practice

 Presents

 Executive Summary of Lean Construction

Speaker:

Tariq Abdelhamid

Associate Professor of Lean Construction at Michigan State University

Program Abstract

Designed for executives considering Lean Construction for their organizations, this session will provide an overview of Lean Construction, explain the benefits of Lean Construction, detail the adoption process related to Lean Construction, and what it takes to create a Lean culture that sticks. Included in the presentation will be insights about one of the few public projects in the US that is using the tri-party Integrated Project Delivery contract to enable Lean Construction practices – a $14 million dining hall renovation on a university campus.

Introduction of LCI Chicago

LCI Chicago is a regional forum where people meet, share experience, learn and connect. The Community of Practice helps owners, architects and designers, engineers, contractors, labor, specialty contractors, and suppliers understand and find their way in this new world of Lean Project Delivery. The invitation is open to all project participants to meet together as local user groups to explore and develop Lean ideas as they work together.

Date and Time:

Thursday, March 22, 2012, 3pm - 7pm

Early Registration / Cancellation Deadline:  Friday, March 9, 2012. 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

Location:

DrinkerBiddle & Reath LLP

191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3700

Chicago, Illinois 60606 USA

Agenda:

3-3:15 PM: Registration

3:15-6 PM: Program: Executive Summary of Lean Construction

6-7 PM: Social Hour with a Cash Bar and Appetizers

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Tariq Abdelhamid is currently an Associate Professor of Lean Construction at Michigan State University, where he teaches and conducts research on Lean Construction at the School of Planning, Design and Construction, and he routinely publishes on Lean Construction and Lean Production topics. Prior to that, he worked as a Lean Production subject matter expert for Ford Motor Company. He also worked as a Scheduler/Planner for PAC Project Advisors, and an Engineer Ill for the University of Michigan Construction Engineering and Management Office. He was a Primary Site Engineer and Site Engineer for Seif Rehabilitation Works Contractors (Alexandria. Egypt).

Tariq earned a PhD in Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management and two master's degrees in Industrial and Operations Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Michigan. He received a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering for Alexandria University. Egypt.

Trained in Lean Production at Ford Motor Company and in Lean Construction by Greg Howell and Glenn Ballard (founders of the Lean Construction Institute, USA), Tariq advises and mentors Enovio Consulting (www.enovio.com) on lean production and construction engagements, working directly with design and construction teams on projects of any budget size. He brings deep knowledge and scholarship in lean production and construction and strong expertise in supporting client teams in Lean Construction transformation journeys, and coaching teams on Lean Project Delivery using relational contracts such as IFOA, AlA, IPD, and ConsensusDOCS.

Tariq is also involved as a content developed and subject matter expert in the Associated General Contractors of America ongoing effort to develop a comprehensive Lean Construction Education Program.

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: chicago-support@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 $250. Go to: http://lci-individual-membership.eventbrite.comto 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!

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