Lean Construction Institute

Los Angeles Community of Practice (CoP)

presents

Program Title:

Lean Principles in BIM Coordination

Speakers: 

Jim Youngblood, Consultant LACCD

David Francis, Southland Industries

(See Bio's Below)

Abstract:

One of the main impacts of BIM is the use of virtual coordination in the design and construction phases of a project. This process has created a new “field” of expertise on What, When, Who, How and Why to effectively implement a coordination process. This process is used at all stages of a project to identify potential design, constructability and maintenance issues. The presentation is aimed at identifying “issues” and “waste” in the process and outline how to effectively implement virtual coordination utilizing lean principles. The co-presenters will be Jim Youngblood who works as a consultant for the LACCD and a vast experience with virtual coordination utilization from the owner’s point of view and David Francis, who is the Planning Manager of Southland Industries, who will bring the Design/Build contractors experience in the process. Both will be using their industry experience and lessons learned to present an outlined approach from design to construction to maintenance on utilization of virtual coordination.

Speaker Bio's:

Jim Youngblood has a B.S. in Business, with a specific emphasis on Production/Operations Management, which focuses on streamlining processes and Lean principles. With 17+ yrs. industry experience working in the field, 10+ years as a GC (both medium to large Regional GC and National GC experience - Hospitality, Biotech - Labs and Production/Mfg spaces, Aviation, M.O.B., 4 years University - specifically from Engineering, Preconstruction support, Scheduling to Project Management)), and 5+ years Construction Management (K-12, Community Colleges)) added with $1.6Bn in BIM volume experience ($850M in DB experience (DBIA Professional Certification) and $800M of GC specific built models). Jim has presented at CCFC, USC and Harvard among others venues.

David Francis is a passionate advocate for BIM and Virtual Coordination in the construction industry as the Planning Manager for Southland Industries.  With over 20 years’ experience in Design/Build Mechanical contracting, he has been involved in many aspects of our business including, field installation, design, detailing, fabrication operations and facility management and MEP Coordinator.  He is currently involved in Southland's continuous development of their BIM processes for design, detailing, coordination, fabrication, installation and maintenance. He is actively working with GC's and contractors to apply Lean principles to streamline the design/build/coordination process.  He has broad experience in many market segments including:  Healthcare, Education, Clean Rooms, Government, Public, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Industrial and Data/Telecom .

Date and Time:            Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

                                      **Refreshments and food will be available beginning 4:30pm**

Registration / Cancellation Deadline:  Wednesday January 25th by 06:00PM.  Registration is limited to 80 people. There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and appetizers. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early! We cannot keep costs reasonable and caterers cannot plan their food without sufficient notice. 

Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, January 25th  by 11:59PM.  Late registration is available after closing of registration. 

Location: http://www.montereyhillrestaurant.com

Carpooling is encouraged.

Agenda:

4:30-5:15PM — Networking & Appetizers (Beer or Wine will be provided)

5:15-7:30PM — Main Program

7:30-8:00PM — Plus/Delta Meeting Feedback

Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting http://www.leanconstruction.org 

Registration Assistance:  lci-los-angeles@leanconstruction.org

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