Transform construction from a craft-based service to a production-led industry. Discover how to apply manufacturing principles like Lean Production and CIM to build higher quality projects,
Welcome to "Construction as a Manufacturing Process"! This course meticulously examines how manufacturing principles can revitalize the construction industry. Despite differing perceptions, construction can be viewed as a manufacturing process, transforming materials and information into goods that satisfy human needs.
We'll delve into topics like Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), and Lean Production, drawing insights from the Pan-European Eureka CIMsteel Project. Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional craft-based construction and the efficiency of modern manufacturing sectors.
Key learning outcomes include:
By the end of this course, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of how to apply proven manufacturing strategies to achieve higher productivity, reduced costs, and improved quality in the construction sector, transforming it into a truly production-led industry.
Dr Andrew Crowley BEng (Hons) PhD CEng MICE CMEngNZ IntPE(NZ) APEC CPEng
With over 39 years’ experience in the industry, Andrew brought a very broad skill set to New Zealand. His recent work here has primarily involved Construction Monitoring of multi-storey precast concrete apartment blocks, the design of new buildings, as well as the inspection and appraisal of existing buildings (including seismic assessments). He also managed structural projects from concept to completion, looking after progress, quality, client satisfaction and coordination of all those involved. As a Chartered Civil Engineer, Andrew has held numerous senior and executive-level positions across the UK and NZ. His extensive commercial experience includes the design and construction of steel, concrete, composite, timber and masonry structures on new build and refurbishment projects, ranging from the small and traditional to the large and innovative. His work covers the residential, commercial, retail, leisure, medical and defence sectors, with designs in line with British, European, US and New Zealand standards.
