The Lean Construction (LC) approach has been described as a practical collection of theories, principles, strategies, techniques, and ways of thinking that together enhance project teams and individuals to improve work processes and produce better value (Mossman 2018).

I have been doing a deep dive into lean construction methodology to assess how applicable it is to a large office fit-out context where we are the client, not the contractor and where our ability to influence how the delivery team operates is real but not unlimited.

The core lean construction methodology promises a fundamentally different delivery experience and is built collaborative planning exercises, detailed project definition with robust, integrated planning, procurement and project delivery.

I am acutely aware that reading about lean construction and doing it on a client fit-out with a demanding internal client are very different propositions.

Question for the community: Has anyone successfully introduced LC discipline on a fit-out project where the main contractor was not already a lean practitioner?

How did you position it; as a client requirement, a collaborative suggestion or something else entirely?

Genuinely hear from peers who have been here before.

For those interested to read more I have copied a few links below -

What is Lean in Business? | Lean Enterprise Academy

Lean Construction Blog by the Experts at TheLeanBuilder.com

Lean Construction Blog

https://4bt.us/simple-guide-to-lean-construction/