
LEAN IS SIMPLE
PRACTICING IT IS NOT
We help teams understand, implement, and sustain Lean thinking on projects and in organizations.
Lean consulting, training, coaching, and facilitation for the design and construction industry
David MacKay
dmackay@milestonelean.com mobile 1-714-928-2285
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Hope you can join us for a powerful 90 minute webinar that will reset you on your Lean journey
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Join me at the Lean Construction Institute Congress 2025
I will be presenting on improvements to the Last Planner System
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About Us
EFFECTIVE TRAINER & COACH
Last Planner System®
Lean in your organization - Creating, Managing, and Sustaining
Continuous Improvement
Value Stream Management
5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
AGC Lean Construction Education Program for CM-Lean
Project Planning and Scheduling for Lean Teams
“That was one of our best workshops in-person and otherwise! You really have a talent for calmly leading the virtual learning experience amidst the chaos of zoom and a live virtual walk. (5S in Lean Constrution 9/30/2020)”
A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF LEAN WITH A SIMPLE APPROACH
Active consultant partner member of the Lean Construction Institute
Contributor and Lead Instructor for Associated General Contractors Lean Construction Education Program 2.0
Created the “5S in Lean Construction” training program for the Lean Construction Institute
Co-developed “Creating, Managing and Sustaining a Lean Organization” presented multiple times at LCI Congress
“David is a thought leader in the lean design and construction industry. He is passionate about Lean, but also practical. David can take what sounds complicated and make it simple. ”
35 YEARS OF REAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
Project team member on a wide variety of project types, sizes, and delivery methods including process. petro-chemical, power generation, lab and research, student and multi-family housing, sports, entertainment, theme parks, schools, medical, airport, parking structures, and others working directly with trades, owners, and design teams
Learning and Production Manager, Project Controls Manager, Scheduling Manager, Scheduling Engineer, assist project manager and field engineering, Document Control Manager