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Built Environment MattersExploring Lean Construction and the Future of Building Design with Iris TommeleinIn this enlightening episode of the Built Environment Matters podcast, host Jaimie Johnston MBE engages with Iris Tommelein, a distinguished Professor of Engineering and Project Management at UC Berkeley. Iris, renowned for her contributions to lean construction and as a founder of the Lean Construction Institute, delves into her journey from civil engineer architect to a pioneer in project production management. She shares insights from her extensive research and teachings, highlighting the intersection of lean principles, project management, and the evolving challenges in the construction sector.The conversation pivots around lean construction's impact on efficiency, sustainability, and...2024-01-1135 min
The Lean Construction Blog's PodcastEpisode 23 - Iris Tommelein: Grand Dame of LeanWatch on Youtube.There is much talk these days about women in construction. How about a woman who’s name is synonymous with thought leadership in construction? Iris Tommelein describes herself as a secular humanist. She balks at being called the high priestess but she surely is a Grand Dame of lean construction. She leads, and founded with Glenn Ballard in 2005, the Project Production Systems Laboratory at the University of California at Berkeley. At Berkeley, she has guided, mentored and presided over the PhD journeys of some of the Lean Community’s most well-known academicians and luminaries. 2023-02-071h 04
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 41: From Ironworker to Doctor Feat. Colin MilbergIn this episode, Hoots on the Ground interviews Dr. Colin Milberg and hears his story on how he went from packing dumpsters and swinging hammers demolishing work. Working for his father, who was a residential contractor AND a psychologist. His mother, also a psychologist, Colin has an interesting and unique view on respect for people. Colin tells story after story on how he came to know about lean! Including, how he made it back to school at UC Berkley studying under Glenn Ballard. Colin tells us about his relationship with Glenn Ballard and Greg Howell, the two...2022-11-0949 min
The EBFC ShowLean Construction Pioneer Iris TommeleinIris D. Tommelein is a Professor of Engineering and Project Management in the Civil and Envir. Engrg. Dept. at UC Berkeley. She focuses on developing theory and principles of project-based production management for the architecture-engineering-construction industry, what is termed 'lean construction.' She is an expert on construction site logistics, layout, materials- and supply-chain management.
Professor Tommelein directs the Project Production Systems Laboratory (P2SL - p2sl.berkeley.edu), a research institute dedicated to developing and deploying knowledge and tools for project management as well as a learning lab for the Northern California construction i...2022-02-0253 min