Our Services & Your Benefits

This insight provides an introduction to the core principles of Lean Construction Expert according to VDI 2553 and offers an outlook on how these methods can be applied in construction practice. You will become familiar with key tools and gain a realistic assessment of which Lean approaches can be digitally supported.

– Core principles of Lean Construction: understanding value stream orientation, process stabilisation, and continuous improvement.
– Key Lean methods in construction: insights into the Last Planner® System, takt planning and scheduling, 5S, waste analysis, and collaborative process design.
– Role of digitalisation: how digital boards, simple planning tools, and mobile documentation tools can support Lean processes – in a realistic, pragmatic way aligned with current construction practice.
– Benefits for projects and organisations: how Lean methods contribute to more efficient workflows, clearer responsibilities, and improved collaboration.

Target Audience & Prerequisites

This insight is intended for specialists and managers as well as process managers in construction-related fields – including clients, architects, project developers, engineering consultancies, construction companies, and construction suppliers. It is ideal for anyone who wants to better understand Lean Construction approaches and assess their value for projects.

Basic knowledge of the construction industry is recommended for participation, as the content is based on real processes and workflows. No specific prior knowledge of Lean or digitalisation is required.

The insight is aligned in terms of content with the certificate programme “Lean Construction Expert” starting on 09 October 2026 and illustrates which competencies are systematically developed there.