A basic introduction to and awareness of Lean techniques and methodologies and how they are applied to the Construction process. From forming a collaborative environment at the highest level between Owner, Designer and General Contractor, to specific construction designed programs, including Integrated Project Delivery, Business Information Modelling, Target Value Design and Pull Planning. Lean construction provides the platform that promotes Lean thinking, principles, tools and practices that can be applied to increase efficiency and quality, improve customer satisfaction, decrease costs and reduce waste.