INTRODUCTION TO LEAN CONSTRUCTION: PRODUCTION SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONTROL Introduction to Lean Construction provides an overview of Lean Construction and its underlying theory, principles and techniques. The seminar will also focus on the design, operation and improvement of the project based production systems and their control along with the continuing practice of work structuring. The Last Planner System® of production control, the essential planning system for lean projects will be described and its function explained. This session is a must for people and companies considering or adopting Lean Construction.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: People responsible for and interested in the management and improvement of work in design and construction: managers within organizations who are sponsors, managers or project team members; designers suppliers, and organizations in the construction-related industry that support design and construction activities.

DATES: Thursday, April 20, 2006 Friday, April 21, 2006

LOCATION: Kingsgate Marriott Conference Hotel at University of Cincinnati http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/CVGKG 151 Goodman Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 USA Phone: 1-513-487-3800 There are only a few rooms available at the Marriott at $189 plus tax on a first come, first serve basis.

ADDITIONAL LODGING OPTIONS: The following place has 2 rooms available at $110 a night and 1 room available at $150 a night: The Clifton House Bed and Breakfast 500 Terrace Ave. · Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 513-221-7600 · Fax: 513-221-4999 Toll Free: 888-347-7486 email: info@thecliftonhouse.com website: www.thecliftonhouse.com The following place has 22 rooms available at $99 a night (one queen bed): Vernon Manor Hotel 3.0 Stars 400 Oak St Cincinnati, OH 45219 Tel: (513)281-3300

MEETING TIME: Meetings begin each day at 8:00 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM. DRESS CODE: Dress Code for the seminar is business casual. slacks, sport shirts, sports jacket or nice windbraker.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: All seminar materials and handouts, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Breaks each day. For day guests the parking fee is included; for overnight guest there will be a charge added to your room bill each night of occupancy.

SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM CVG AIRPORT: Executive Transportation $15 one-way, $25 round-trip airport (You can reserve in advance or sign-up at their counter next to baggage claim) 1810 Monmouth Street Newport, Ky. 41071 Toll-Free Phone Number: (800)990-8841 Local Phone Number: (859)261-8841 Fax Number: (859)261-8485 E-mail address: exectran@fuse.net http://www.executivetranscincy.com/

PRE-READING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information and reading materials about lean construction theory and application can be found at www.leanconstruction.org website. We suggest you read the "Goal" by Goldratt, and visit http://www.leanconstruction.org/files. Review the materials in "Introductory Readings" and listen to and look at the presentations from the "LCI Annual Conference Sept2005". The first three presentations will give you a sense of the level of current practice. The speakers will address these questions during the seminar.