In this enlightening episode of the Built Environment Matters podcast, host Jaimie Johnston MBE engages with Iris Tommelein, a distinguished Professor of Engineering and Project Management at UC Berkeley. Iris, renowned for her contributions to lean construction and as a founder of the Lean Construction Institute, delves into her journey from civil engineer architect to a pioneer in project production management. She shares insights from her extensive research and teachings, highlighting the intersection of lean principles, project management, and the evolving challenges in the construction sector.

The conversation pivots around lean construction's impact on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in building design. Iris emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, managing project variability, and the benefits of standardization and modularization. She also touches upon her groundbreaking work in site layout planning, the role of AI in construction, and the future of building design.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and potential solutions in modern construction, including the need for integrated project delivery and the balance between creativity and standardization. Jaimie and Iris's exchange offers a compelling look into the future of the built environment, making this episode a must-listen for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Exploring Lean Construction and the Future of Building Design with Professor Iris Tommelein

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What is it like to navigate STEM while living with a visible or invisible disability?

In this episode, Haylee Mota, a recent engineering graduate who is blind, shares how she found her path to aerospace through robotics, hands-on research, and self-advocacy — overcoming barriers like inaccessible course materials. 

Angelie Vincent, a mid-career aerospace engineer living with autism, diabetes, and celiac disease, reflects on lessons learned from a late diagnosis, masking in the workplace, and the power of mentorship.

In conversation with Jenevieve Surkin, lead of SWE’s DisAbility Inclusion Affinity Group (DIAG), hear how universities and workplaces can do better and why requesting accommodations is about creating equal access and opportunity.

DIAG was formed to build a supportive, safe community for differently abled/disabled engineers, caregivers, and allies to network and develop themselves professionally. Get involved and find out about upcoming events at sites.swe.org/diag/.

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Welcome to Diverse, a podcast by the Society of Women Engineers. SWE gives women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering community. On Diverse, we highlight incredible thought leaders and personalities in the STEM community and discover who they are at home, at work and in between.

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