Workshop Day & Gemba Walk

What does a workshop day look like at IGLC 32?

We extend a warm and inviting welcome to you for the much-anticipated IGLC Workshop Day on Tuesday 2nd July 2024, where professionals will gather to discuss the best practices and challenges encountered in local and international projects. This day is dedicated to fostering open dialogue and sharing insights that can drive positive change within the construction industry.

We are delighted to announce that our line-up of keynote speakers and panellists has been thoughtfully curated, ensuring a wealth of experience and knowledge in the realm of lean project delivery, both locally and internationally. Their expertise will provide valuable perspectives that can inspire and guide attendees on their own lean construction journeys.

Throughout the day, you will have the privilege of immersing yourself in the latest developments, emerging trends, innovative strategies, and progressive policies that are shaping the landscape of lean project delivery. This knowledge will empower you to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and equip you with valuable tools to address the challenges you may encounter.

At the heart of the event lies the desire to make networking and relationship-building effortless. We believe that by creating a welcoming atmosphere, attendees can easily connect with like-minded professionals, forging new partnerships, and strengthening existing ones. The power of shared experiences and collective wisdom will inspire fresh ideas, fuel innovation, and accelerate progress.

We wholeheartedly invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. Join us at the IGLC Workshop Day and immerse yourself in a community of industry leaders, decision-makers, and passionate individuals who share your commitment to lean project delivery.

Together, we can shape the future of the construction industry, embracing the latest trends, strategies, and policies, and collectively working towards a more efficient and sustainable future.

  • Lean Basics, Lean Construction in Public Sector (LIPS)

  • Merit Games, Dr Matt Stevens, Western Sydney University

  • Automate to Elevate, Dr Mohammed Abdelmegid, Leeds University

  • Choosing By Advantage, Dr Annett Schöttle and Dr Paz Arroyo, Independent Consultant and DPR

  • Last Planner System, Paul Ebbs, WSP (UK)

Confirmed Workshops

Confirmed Site Visits and Gemba Walks

A Gemba Walk is a workplace walkthrough which aims to observe employees, ask about their tasks, and identify productivity gains.

#1

Site Venue: Auckland City Hospital Central Plant and Tunnel Project (ACHCPTP)

Overview: A $250 million initiative that includes the construction of a new five-story central plant building and a 240-meter-long services tunnel aimed at enhancing connectivity and utility management across the hospital campus. Visitors will be able to walk through the tunnel and get an appreciation of the complexities and how the team are using.

Gears required: safety PPE.

#2

Site Venue: H&D Steel Factory

Overview: For nearly 50 years, H&D Steel has been a leader in the steel industry in NZ, pioneering innovations such as welded beams and on-the-ground erection techniques. They were the first company to receive AS/NZS3834 accreditation and Steel Fabrication Certification (SFC).

Gears required: Yes.

#3

Site Venue: AUT Structural Lab/Eastern Busway Six Sigma showcase

Overview: AUT Structural Lab is the home to one of Australasia's largest earthquake testing facilities. Eastern Busway, also known as AMETI, is Auckland's first urban busway currently under construction in the southeastern suburbs of Panmure, Pakuranga, and Botany, aimed at improving public transportation infrastructure. Eastern Busway project will exhibit its A3s (in A0 posters) at the conference. A number of Green Belts will attend the exhibit to help explain the Posters

Gears required: No.