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Making Lean Construction Principles a Habit with Scrum
Discover how Lean Construction principles and Scrum framework help boost efficiency and teamwork. Join this Procore & AGC course designed for contractors.
Instructor: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez
1 hour
1,140 students
Last reviewed 8/2024
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Course Description
Discover how Lean Construction principles combined with the Scrum framework can transform your construction projects. Procore and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America partnered to create this course, led by Lean Construction expert Felipe Engineer-Manriquez. It is designed for construction professionals eager to boost efficiency and teamwork on their sites. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of Lean Construction and Scrum and how to integrate these powerful principles into a habit in your daily work.
The course is divided into three main sections. First, you'll dive into the concept of habits, understanding how behaviors can become automatic and beneficial for your team. Next, you'll explore core Lean Construction principles, such as respecting others, creating customer value, optimizing flow, eliminating waste, and continuously improving. Finally, the Scrum framework will be introduced, showing you practical ways to implement these principles in real-world construction settings. By the end of this course, you will have a clear roadmap to make your construction projects more efficient and productive.
This course is perfect for those looking to reduce wasted time and resources on their projects. When you complete this course, you will walk away with tangible skills in streamlining processes, improving communication, and creating a culture of continuous improvement on your construction sites.
Learning Objectives
Define and explain Lean Construction principles like respecting people, optimizing flow, and eliminating waste.
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Explain habit formation and identify how positive habits boost efficiency in construction projects.
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Apply the Scrum framework, including managing a backlog, daily stand-ups, and sprint planning.
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Evaluate work processes to identify waste and implement continuous improvement for better project flow.
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Learning Level: Intermediate
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Prerequisite Knowledge: Basic understanding of construction project management principles.
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Recommended Knowledge: Familiarity with Lean Construction concepts
Continuing Education Course Credits
Course Title: Making Lean Construction Principles a Habit with Scrum
Course Number: PC_351-2023
Session Number: 1
Curriculum Group Name: AIA Providers
Credit: 1 AIA LU
Course Expiration Date: 02/21/2026
Procore's Continuing Education courses may qualify for continuing education credits with other professional organizations or fulfill state licensing requirements. If you are a member of a different organization, you can download your course completion certificate from your learning profile and report your completion yourself to the organization for potential credit. Please refer to the organization's continuing education requirements for course eligibility information.
AIA CES Provider statement
Procore Technologies is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40108059. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will this course help me improve efficiency on my construction projects?
This course will teach you how to apply Lean Construction principles and the Scrum framework to your construction projects. You will learn how to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve communication within your team. By making these practices a habit, you can significantly enhance project flow and overall efficiency.
What are the practical skills I will gain from this course?
You will gain tangible skills such as creating and managing a product backlog, conducting daily stand-up meetings, performing sprint planning, and conducting sprint reviews and retrospectives. Additionally, you will learn how to identify and eliminate waste in your processes, respect and motivate team members, and continuously improve workflow efficiency. These skills are directly applicable to real-world construction scenarios, helping you manage projects more effectively.
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Instructors
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a seasoned professional in Lean Construction with over two decades of industry experience. Currently serving as a Business Transformation Leader at The Boldt Company, Felipe drives significant operational improvements across projects. His extensive career includes notable roles as National Director of Lean Construction at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and as a Lean Specialist at Turner Construction Company, where he successfully implemented Lean principles and the Scrum framework to boost efficiency and productivity. Felipe is a recognized authority in his field, known for his practical insights and commitment to continuous improvement.