INTRODUCTION
Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) Client Forum first met in July 2019 with the purpose of providing an environment where clients (public and private) can come together to discuss their capital investment programmes and the delivery challenges and opportunities being faced with these. Through these collective discussions, the objective is for the LCi Client Forum to be at the forefront, and be the catalyst, for advocating for the advancement of Lean Thinking & Practices and continuous improvement within the Irish construction sector, and with a consistent “voice of customer” (VOC) communicated and understood.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Feedback Lean Construction Ireland has received from the Irish construction sector over several years on how a change in the way projects are managed and delivered has been consistent – the leadership of this change must come from the client/owner.
Why? Because the client is making the investment in the project(s) and is the party responsible for establishing the
contractual arrangement and relationship under which the project(s) will be delivered.
To respond to this the LCi Client Forum agreed its purpose is to provide the leadership necessary to progress this
change within the Irish construction sector, and ensure the “voice of customer” is heard and understood in a consistent way, and to enable this the LCi Client Forum set itself a number of key objectives:
- To share the collective knowledge and experience of capital programme delivery to identify common issues, challenges, opportunities, and solutions.
- To provide the leadership necessary to achieve a change in a way that projects are designed and delivered through continuous improvement and the adoption Lean Thinking & Practices.
- To communicate the need for continuous improvement and change within national policies and framework guidelines with key State stakeholders.
- To contribute to and support Lean Construction Ireland delivery its vison, and the objectives it has set out in Strategic Plan 2022 – 2024
LEADING THE CHANGE
The LCi Client Forum is unique in that it is the only forum in the Irish construction sector that brings together public and private clients and their professional services providers to promote and advocate for the adoption of Lean thinking and practice in the design and delivery of projects, and this unique position is acknowledged by the sector.
The LCi Client Forum is well positioned to draw on the range of resources Lean Construction Ireland has put in place to support the Irish construction sector with Lean understanding and implementation, some of which include:
- Lean construction training courses (White Belt and Yellow Belt) delivered by LCi Approved Trainers
- A database of LCi commended Lean Service Providers that can support organisations understand Lean, its adoption and its implementation.
- The publication of the LCi Book of Cases that demonstrates the value and benefits clients have achieved by adopting Lean and continuous improvement in the design and delivery of projects.
The LCi Client Forum is at the forefront in leading the change in the way projects are design and delivered, and this leadership role is a key factor in Lean Construction Ireland achieving its vision to create an environment that enablesthe design and delivery of capital projects Better, Faster, Together, and that also advances organisations’ operational excellence.
Do you wish to be part of the LCi Client Forum:
The LCi Client Forum is a safe environment where construction clients from both public and private organisations come together to openly discuss the challenges and opportunities of adopting Lean within their construction projects.
Attending an LCi Client Forum has several benefits. You get to connect with other clients in the construction industry, share experiences, and learn from each other. It’s a great way to stay updated on the latest lean construction practices and improve project outcomes. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that believes in the power of lean construction.
At the LCi Client Forums, various topics related to lean construction are discussed. Some common topics include implementing lean practices, improving project efficiency, reducing waste, enhancing collaboration among project teams, and achieving better project outcomes. It’s a platform to exchange ideas and experiences that can help clients make informed decisions and drive positive change in the construction industry.
