Description

The construction industry is a crucial driver of economic growth, yet it continues to face significant productivity challenges due to technical, managerial, and labour-related inefficiencies. 

To maintain competitiveness and foster innovation, the sector must implement systematic and actionable strategies for productivity enhancement. 

Workshop Highlights Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of key productivity challenges and innovative solutions, including:

• Tool Time Analysis – Explore findings from tool time studies, identifying key productivity loss indicators in construction projects.
• Innovative Practices, Tools, and Frameworks – Learn about structured frameworks and cutting-edge tools that have successfully enhanced productivity, tool time, and worker satisfaction.
• The Role of the Construction Productivity Improvement Officer (CPIO) – Discover how this pioneering role fosters accountability, sustainability, and efficiency in enhancing productivity.
• Real-World Applications and Case Studies – Examine case studies showcasing real-world implementations and measurable productivity improvements in Canadian and U.S. construction projects.

Who Should Attend?
This training workshop is designed for construction professionals, contractors, project managers, and industry stakeholders looking to overcome productivity challenges, integrate new best practices, and achieve sustainable performance improvements. The program is highly interactive and practical, equipping participants with actionable strategies to enhance productivity in their organizations. 

Course Details:
Tuesday, April 29
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Live Online Via Zoom
Cost: $259.00 NLCA Members / $359.00 Non-Members 

This specialized half-day workshop, led by Professor Janaka Ruwanpura from the University of Calgary is designed to introduce groundbreaking insights and tools that can revolutionize productivity practices in the construction industry. Prof. Ruwanpura is a globally recognized expert on construction productivity improvement, with over two decades of research, consulting, and collaboration with major contractors across North America and beyond. His work has led to the development and application of more than 30 best practices and tools that have significantly improved productivity in various projects. The outcome of the tools and best practices have impacted improved tool time (as high as 35%), productivity (as high as 30%), worker satisfaction (as high as 80%), motivation and proactive planning.