Lean Unit 6:  Lean Design and Pre-Construction is a half-day, instructor-led course that introduces you to the concepts of value-based management, lean in the design process and relational contracting.  The course is divided into three sessions:

1. Defining Design
2. Applying Lean in Design
3. Contractors in Design

Following this course, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between the varying definitions for design
• Define value and commonly used methods to maximize it
• Discuss waste and commonly used methods to minimize it
• Differentiate between traditional project method and lean design
• Explain the various lean tools used in design and how to deploy them

The course assumes that participants have a working knowledge of Lean Construction theories, definitions, principles and ideas.