Client Forum - LCi Lean Construction Ireland

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 Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) Client Forum is a forum in the Irish construction sector that brings together public and private clients and professional services providers to be at the forefront in leading the change needed in the way construction projects are planned, design and delivered.

The LCi Client Forum advocates for the adoption of Lean Thinking and Practices and continuous improvement through appropriate collaborative contracting arrangements, as well as promoting the value and benefits these can bring within national policy and procurement framework guidelines.

Being part of the Lean Construction Ireland community of learning and practice ensures the LCi Client Forum is positioned to not only support LCi deliver its vision and the objectives, but to also draw on the broad range of resources and supports LCi has that enable the planning, design, and delivery of projects Better, Faster, Together, and that also advances organisations’ operational excellence.

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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.