Become a certified Lean Expert according to "VDI-2553" now

Unique concept: Digital & on-site

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Your added value:

  • Your individual short course of study to become an expert in the field of lean construction and lean management in the construction industry.
  • Receive the recognized VDI 2553 certificate upon completion
  • Unique concept: 2 interactive & digital training blocks without additional travel costs and 2 final appointments on site for networking and exchange of experiences
  • Learn in-depth technical knowledge and the applicability of planning and control methods for your everyday work
  • Part-time and easy to integrate into your daily work routine
  • After our training, integrate schedule and planning security into your projects for a trouble-free process

Target group

We train all professionals and managers from construction-related sectors such as:
Builders
Engineering offices
Project management
Construction company
Site management
Project developer
Architects
Specialist planner

Our concept:

hybrid.interactive.inspiring

"Best of both worlds" - according to this principle we have created a unique concept for the Lean Construction training "2553".

As the only provider our training is held in digital form as well as in presence. Thus you as a participant can experience the first two training blocks flexibly from your project or residence, without large additional travel expenditure.

The training conclusion and a simulation we will accomplish in a 2-Tagesveranstaltung finally in presence in Stuttgart. Despite the digital part, personal exchange and networking will not be neglected!

PLACE Strategy is behind the concept and implementation.

PLACE is a specialist in the digitalization and implementation of lean systems in the construction industry and has particular expertise in the construction industry and its digitalization.

We are experts in training and education and are now supporting the transformation of the construction industry.

Participant comments:


"I have already dealt intensively with the topic of Lean Construction before the training. Nevertheless, I was able to learn an extreme amount in the workshop!"

Eva Roubal

PORR AG


"What I liked most was the hands-on practice, which makes you realize and understand what it's really about afterwards, which is often more difficult in theoretical lectures."

Thomas Künkel

Mörk GmbH & Co. KG


"Through the practical experience of the speakers, you get another completely different insight and understand things differently than if you just read them in a book."

Stefan Weggler

Weggler construction

Training content

Our hybrid training model is composed of 2 digital blocks and 1 analog block:

Our training series is composed of the following three modules.

Module 1 (3 days - digital)

  • Basics Lean Construction
  • Cooperative Contracts & Integrated Project Management
  • Measurability of Lean Construction

Module 2 (2 days - digital)

  • Digital approaches & BIM
  • Change Management & Leadership
  • Continuous improvement
  • Project & Process Analysis Tools

Module 3 (2 days - on site)

  • Last Planner & Clock Control Simulation
  • Moderation training
  • Networking & practical examples
  • Joint training conclusion

Final Exam:

The training series is concluded with a final exam and the presentation of the seminar paper.
The fundamentals and applications of lean methods for project and process analysis are assumed.
Upon successful completion of the training series, participants will receive the VDI certificate.
The oral exam will take place digitally. The written individual examination on site.

About Us

PLACE & Lumics - the best of two worlds

Our speakers

VDI is the "Association of German Engineers" and the largest German association of engineers with over 135,000 members. They publish standards in engineering and are an internationally recognized body of engineers.

Professor of Construction Management

Prof. Dr. Thomas Benz

Thomas is a professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Building Physics and Economics at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences. His professional career in the construction industry, ranged from construction management to technical manager to the management of engineering and planning offices. In addition to his academic activities, he leads the construction experience exchange (ErFa-Kreis) in Southern Germany. Furthermore, he is involved in various SF projects as a freelance consultant and is also a member of the supervisory board of Gottlob Rommel Bauunternehmung.
Managing Director
PLACE

Kevin King

Kevin was born into the construction industry and laid the foundation for his expertise by studying real estate engineering/economics at the University of Stuttgart. In the meantime, he has introduced lean systems in over 100 planning and construction projects. He has been involved not only in complex building construction projects but also in all facets of the construction industry, from development projects, infrastructure and civil engineering to complex pharmaceutical projects and factories. In his role as Managing Director of PLACE Strategy GmbH, he is particularly responsible for the transfer of knowledge between employees and the further development of consulting and workshop content.
Dr. Jur. & Master Sc. REM+CPM

Dr. Alexander Kappes

Alexander is managing partner of the construction and engineering firm kappes ipg. Previously, he held several management positions at WOLFF & MÜLLER. His academic career includes publications in the field of BIM and construction law as well as a lectureship at the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart. Alexander's focus topics are aspects of construction law and the digitalization of the construction industry. He is the managing director of the digital lean sales brand "WeLean".

Spring dates

12.03.2025
Training day 1 (remote)
27.03.2025
Training day 6 (on site)
13.03.2025
Training day 2 (remote)
28.03.2025
Training day 7 (on site)
14.03.2025
Training day 3 (remote)
09.05.2025
Oral exam (remote)
20.03.2025
Training day 4 (remote)
16.05.2025
Written exam (on site)
21.03.2025
Training day 5 (remote)

Fall dates

08.10.2025
Training day 1 (remote)
23.10.2025
Training day 6 (on site)
09.10.2025
Training day 2 (remote)
24.03.2025
Training day 7 (on site)
10.10.2025
Training day 3 (remote)
21.11.2025
Oral exam (remote)
16.10.2025
Training day 4 (remote)
28.11.2025
Written exam (on site)
17.10.2025
Training day 5 (remote)

Our price advantage

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Savings of at least
1000 € per TN

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