# Introduction to Lean Construction (Module 1 - Lean Basics)

- Institution: IIT Madras
- Department: Civil Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. Koshy Varghese Prof. N Raghavan
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106213)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105106213)
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## Lectures

1. [Course Contents, Long-term Goals, Structure and Module 1 Topics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/cc0c0defdcb7) (Video)
2. [Pedagogy, Approach, Institutions, Instructors, Audience and Pre-requisites](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/b8f6daaa58f1) (Video)
3. [ILCE, Conferences, Resources, Further Work Possible](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/4060b72e42fa) (Video)
4. [Lean Implementation in India from ILCE Directors and other Talks/ Testimonials](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/8119f4276391) (Video)
5. [Status of Lean Implementation in India through Industry Panel Discussion with ILCE Directors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/3f05b1058a89) (Video)
6. [History of Lean and other Management Philosophies; Toyota Production System (TPS); What is Lean?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/2408b8ef65e9) (Video)
7. [Lean Construction Timeline; Lean Project Delivery vs LC; Project Management vs LC](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/629ebd1cee3c) (Video)
8. [Key Lean Concepts#1 (Wastes)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/bf279f0b3dd5) (Video)
9. [Key Lean Concepts#1 (Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, Perfection)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/20b1f646e1c4) (Video)
10. [Key Lean Concepts#2 (Continuous Improvement, Collaborative working, Production System, Lean Culture)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/812459332a6c) (Video)
11. [Key Lean Tools#1 (Productivity Measurement System, Work Sampling, Value Stream Mapping)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/a1a9a2f687a6) (Video)
12. [Lean Overview - Key Lean Tools#2 (5S, CPS/ LPS, Big Room Approach)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/7884c52aba6f) (Video)
13. [Lean Overview - Future module](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/282cc17f0682) (Video)
14. [Productivity Measurement and Improvement, Construction Productivtiy, Productivity levels](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/e7f4d0a543ef) (Video)
15. [What is Productivity, Production?; Illustration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/56800e3b2ff0) (Video)
16. [Productivity & Production Impact; Visualizing Activity Productivity & Production Performance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/66d85ce12b94) (Video)
17. [Profit, ROCE, Influences on Operational Productivity; Operational view vs. System view, Summary](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/70a1d17d63ad) (Video)
18. [Outline, Planning and monitoring levels; Productivity Measurement System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/6bdb698cd448) (Video)
19. [Measuring Output - Level of Effort (LOE)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/70bdb12e290a) (Video)
20. [Productivity and Production Calculations: daily, weekly, cumulative](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/f532031f5630) (Video)
21. [Productivity and Production Calculations: Performance Evaluation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/bc9270fdc028) (Video)
22. [Productivity and Production Calculations: Workhour Forecast and Analysis of Trends](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/e16a27b01783) (Video)
23. [Factors Influencing Productivity, Productivity Improvement Approach, Summary](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/f1aea6937b16) (Video)
24. [Sampling/ Surveying Techniques – Data Sources in Construction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/c4d05bedd47b) (Video)
25. [Construction Activity with Workers doing VA/ NVAN/ NVA; WS vs PMS; Work Sampling](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/5f33487cd9e9) (Video)
26. [Sampling basics, Sampling in construction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/a92f4e7a7ece) (Video)
27. [Steps to Conduct a Work Sampling Study; WS Outcomes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/8b091ce0169f) (Video)
28. [Illustration of Tour-based Work Sampling Approach](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/15587247697d) (Video)
29. [Illustration of Crew-based Work Sampling Approach](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/6bcdf00b966d) (Video)
30. [Explore relationship between WS Categories and Productivity; Summary](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/677e37c44903) (Video)
31. [Sampling/ Surveying Techniques - Foreman delay survey](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/3496008add85) (Video)
32. [Sampling/ Surveying Techniques - Foreman delay survey - Implementation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/4f6b4493fe71) (Video)
33. [Foreman delay survey - Illustrations; Comparison - PMS vs WS vs FDS - discussion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/e29c6b1fd888) (Video)
34. [Value Stream, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), System vs Process, References](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/0bc9a7f2b2dd) (Video)
35. [Illustration: Value & Value Stream in Food Delivery](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/8e3cf30a2448) (Video)
36. [Value, Value Stream, VSM/PM, Language, Basic VSM - current state and future state](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/855a55a918a9) (Video)
37. [Key steps for VSM, Work: Degrees of Granularity, Measurement Metrics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/b47031eedbf1) (Video)
38. [VSM - Example 1 (Reinforcement)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/8e18d753e19c) (Video)
39. [VSM - Example 2 (Blockwork); Summary](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/5fa41da3bc42) (Video)
40. [Flow Process Chart, Symbols, Process mapping - steps and timing, Measurement metrics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/ecb87095c9d4) (Video)
41. [Process mapping - Illustration: Reinforcement shifting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/79f3207afe93) (Video)
42. [VSM vs PM; Process Flow chart - variations; Swim-lane diagrams; Summary](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/5c400e71cdd1) (Video)
43. [Understand the Basics of 5S, Explanations and 5S Steps](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/3811d43473ac) (Video)
44. [Understand Each “S” in Detail - Sort, Set in Order, Shine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/82c18897271d) (Video)
45. [Understand Each “S” in Detail - Standardize, Sustain](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/fb39cb2e3535) (Video)
46. [5S: Key Points, Benefits, Signs of a 5S Site](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/22ebe302189a) (Video)
47. [Experiment 5S with Yourself First, Project Implementation, Facilitations, Why 5S May Fail?, Recap](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/c4effac6a815) (Video)
48. [Understand the Applications of 5S through Case Studies_2 cases](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/8b8dfe642897) (Video)
49. [Understand the Applications of 5S through Case Studies_3 cases](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/ce22c50436db) (Video)
50. [Understand the Applications of 5S through Case Study - Ms Diamond Barretto (Godrej Construction)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/a5aa56472db8) (Video)
51. [Current Project Performance, Workflow Variation, Traditional PM vs Lean Production Management](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/72644cbfbee6) (Video)
52. [Some Key Lean Concepts, Focusing on frontline Execution, CPS – Collaborative Planning System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/07cc3e505ee5) (Video)
53. [CPS Process, Overall Schedules (Master Schedule,Phase Schedule,LAP, Weekly Plan),Constraint Analysis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/bd357c56e893) (Video)
54. [Collaborative “Pull” Planning, Percentage Plan Completed (PPC), Daily Huddle, Variance Analysis, RCA](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/9bd58847ce33) (Video)
55. [Lean Work Structuring](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/512a909ae36e) (Video)
56. [Impact of PPC on Productivity, Key aspects,Advantages,The Necessary Conditions,Blocks - CPS,Summary](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/3d591d4d4720) (Video)
57. [COLPLASSE: Look-Ahead Plan, Constraint Analysis, Weekly Plan, Summary](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/aabe0079d809) (Video)
58. [Lean Project Delivery System, Conclusion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/7cc6a56e1174) (Video)
59. [Understand the Applications of CPS/LPS through Case Studies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/e19febad7385) (Video)
60. [CPS/LPS implementation in Construction Projects through a Panel of Experts_Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/e33eff84633c) (Video)
61. [CPS/LPS implementation in Construction Projects through a Panel of Experts_Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/8869a56ff9d7) (Video)
62. [CPS/LPS implementation in Construction Projects through a Panel of Experts_Part 3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/18cca9238024) (Video)
63. [Introduction of Big Room Approach, Some Requirements for Efficient Working, Virtual BR Meetings](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/aa34170e2fe9) (Video)
64. [Big Room Approach through Case Studies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/70d8bf31b2ee) (Video)
65. [Big Room Approach - Implementation case from URC Construction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/68a6cfad9271) (Video)
66. [Future Construction Site, Lean Tools and Processes, Automation strategies & impact, Programming](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/491f428d5502) (Video)
67. [Document Management, Workflow Process, Communication/Collab./Authen., Sensing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/8e4d565ff48d) (Video)
68. [Mechanisation/ Robots, Visualization, AI/ Analytics, BIM, CPS/ IOT/ Industry 4.0, Digital Twin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/55fb6000e8dc) (Video)
69. [Challenges and Causes, Problem?, Lean, BIM?, Traditional vs BIM, Tools/Technology providers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/6d9d0428c5d2) (Video)
70. [BIM uses; Metrics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/cee6d02ac215) (Video)
71. [BIM and Lean, Implementation Framework, BIM Execution Plan, Evidence Cases, Key takeaway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/e0032f136d49) (Video)
72. [How to Start Practicing Lean Tools in Project Sites-1: Work Sampling](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/4c1c297f0370) (Video)
73. [How to Start Practicing Lean Tools in Project Sites-1: VSM](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/a7f475dd3758) (Video)
74. [How to Start Practicing Lean Tools in Project Sites-1: 5S](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/449f5269bb57) (Video)
75. [How to Start Practicing Lean Tools in Project Sites-1: CPS/ LPS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/072d6cf02d00) (Video)
76. [How to Start Practicing Lean Tools in Project Sites-1: Big Room Approach](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/b35005ab7c6a) (Video)
77. [Acknowledgement](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/105106213/efba1646644a) (Video)