Lean construction is the application of lean thinking, principles and tools to the lifecycle of capital construction. Although the International Group for Lean Construction (ILGC) coined the term at its first meeting in 1993, widespread implementation of lean techniques is still not common in the industry. However, according to the findings of the report, this trend is changing. The need for industry reform relates to three main areas:1. Productivity in the U.S. construction industry has stayed level or declined since 1964.2. Building owners are looking for increased plan predictability and price stability in the way capital projects are delivered.3. As