Who is this workshop aimed at?

• Business Owners
• Managers and Team Leaders
• Design Professionals
• Supply Chain Partners

 

Dates:                           Tuesday, the 25th of February

Time:                              9am – 1pm

Location:                       County Wexford Chamber Boardroom

Full Fee                           €150 per person

Skillnet Funded Fee:      €99per person

 

Overview

This programme is specifically designed for construction business owners, managers, designers, and supply chain partners, providing practical tools and knowledge to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and enhance profitability.

This programme offers a practical introduction to Lean methodologies, tailored to the unique challenges faced in construction. It focuses on practical strategies to enhance operational performance, improve collaboration, and deliver value across the entire construction ecosystem.

Key topics include:

• Understanding the principles of Lean and its benefits
• Identifying and addressing the “8 Wastes” that hinder productivity and profitability.
• Applying the 5S methodology to improve efficiency across sites and offices.
• Strategies for team engagement, stakeholder alignment, and effective communication.

 

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand how Lean principles can improve productivity, collaboration, and profitability.
• Identify waste and inefficiencies within design, supply chain, and construction processes.
• Apply foundational Lean tools, such as value stream mapping and 5S, to optimise workflows and improve coordination.
• Develop strategies to enhance communication and collaboration among owners, designers, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Create actionable plans to implement Lean principles

 

Your Workshop Facilitator

Dr. Derek Sinnot – Driving Sustainable Business Growth and Success | Advisory Services

 

Derek is an advocate of sustainable business development through organisational productivity and performance optimisation, high performance leadership, sustainability and ESG reporting, low carbon and digital innovations. Derek’s specialist interests include: Personal and Executive Coaching, construction project delivery, operational excellence, the circular economy, lean, and transition to a low carbon economy.

He is an experienced Executive Manager with a demonstrated history of leadership in the Higher Education and Construction Industry. He is a Member of the Board of the Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB); a Member of the Audit and Risk Committee of the PRB; a judge for the Irish Construction Excellence Awards; and Member of the South East Region Committee of Engineers Ireland.