AGC Releases Request for Proposals for Lean Construction Research

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) published a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct research and create a course plan for a comprehensive lean construction curriculum for the commercial construction community. Lean construction, an adaptation of lean manufacturing principles and practices from the beginning to end of the design and construction process, is a culture and a process focused on creating the greatest amount of value for a construction project through a reduction in waste of materials, time and effort. AGC seeks to address challenges the construction industry faces in the adoption of lean construction processes, and provide a commonly accessible and sustained educational effort. For this project, research of literature, interviews of industry stakeholders, a plan for a compressive curriculum, assessment of learning outcomes, development of a credentialing plan and strategy for instructor training is requested of those submitting proposals. Proposals are due September 15, 2009 by 5:00 PM EST. The AGC Lean Construction Advisory Group, consisting of members and chapter staff, will evaluate all submissions and select a proposal to be awarded on October 5, 2009. Inquiries concerning the RFP should be directed via email including name, phone number and organization name to Amy Fields, Senior Director, Curriculum & Program Development at fieldsa@agc.org.