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. The conclave was organized with the vision of strengthening Lean Construction education, research, and industry practices by bringing together academicians, industry experts, researchers, and students on a common platform.
Conclave Highlights
Participants:The conclave witnessed participation from 60+ institutions and organizations, representing academia, industry, and professional communities across India.
Expert Engagement: The event featured 13 distinguished experts from leading academic institutions and industry organizations who shared their insights on Lean Construction practices, digital transformation, implementation challenges, and future opportunities.
Knowledge Exchange:The two-day conclave included expert lectures, keynote sessions, panel discussions, working group discussions, and interactive sessions focused on advancing Lean education and construction practices.
Experiential Learning:Interactive Lean Simulation Games such as 5S Workplace Organization and Silent Square Game provided participants with practical understanding of workplace optimization, communication, workflow improvement, and collaborative planning.
Technical Themes: Discussions focused on Lean principles and tools, digital construction, Lean applications, curriculum development, industry–academia collaboration, and challenges & opportunities in implementing Lean Education and Research.
Expert Speakers & Industry Participation
The department extends its sincere gratitude to all the distinguished speakers and contributors from esteemed organizations and institutions, including Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, CEPT University, NICMAR University, NITs, PSP Projects Limited, URC Construction (P) Ltd, AFCONS Infrastructure Limited – A Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company, Godrej Construction, L&T Construction, VisiLean Ltd, HCP Design, Planning & Management Pvt. Ltd., Cushman & Wakefield, and other industry partners.
Sponsors & Support Partners
The department acknowledges the valuable support of:
PSP Projects Limited | URC Construction (P) Ltd | Chavda Infra Limited | Autodesk
Their contribution played an important role in successfully creating a platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing in Lean Construction.
The Lean Academic Conclave 2026 concluded with insightful discussions and collaborative outcomes, paving the way towards a stronger Lean-driven ecosystem for construction education and industry transformation.
