Lean construction principles emphasize optimizing the project as a whole and require that everyone, starting with the owner, rethink value and what is required to deliver it. Lean projects are designed to a target cost rather than designed and then estimated. Cross­functional teams of architects, engineers, and builders collaborate to design a facility that can be constructed safely and efficiently using materials and components supplied when needed. The facility should be built virtually before custom components such as structural steel and ductwork are fabricated. This session will enable you to—

• Identify potential barriers to implementing lean construction on projects.
• Implement sound integration strategies.