Who is the Lean Construction Institute UK?
The Lean Construction Institute is an independent, not for profit registered charity, whose members passionately believe that Lean thinking can improve the efficiency and profitability of the UK construction industry in a safe and sustainable way. We are guided by what has become known as the Lean approach which supports organisations towards operational excellence and further developing a continuous improvement culture.
What Do We Do?
We promote the use of Lean thinking in construction and the associated methods to remove waste in all its forms. We support research into innovative Lean methods from across the world and create materials to support the industry, making it relevant to construction and then sharing this knowledge widely for the benefit of the whole of society.
Our Vision
The Lean Construction Institute UK’s over-riding vision is to use our independence as a charitable organisation to support the transformation of the productivity and efficiency of Construction and Infrastructure in the UK.
Our Mission
To help release the capability improvement potential across Construction & Infrastructure in the UK through research and dissemination of the philosophy, approach, strategies & tools for adapting and applying Lean Construction.
Objectives
To advance the practical use of Lean thinking in construction by empowering its members and the wider industry, challenging conventional approaches, and providing expert guidance to stakeholders across all aspects of Lean.
