Lean IPD & TVD Training Expands Weitz’s Innovative Approach to Industrial Construction
At The Weitz Company, we are constantly striving to enhance our project delivery methods, strengthen collaboration, and exceed client expectations. In line with this commitment, several of our Industrial team members recently participated in a comprehensive Lean Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Target Value Delivery/Design (TVD) training and workshop held by Kelcey Henderson, President of Continuum Advisory Group.
This experience was designed to align participants around the core principles of Lean IPD and provide an in-depth understanding of the behaviors that drive project success. From foundational concepts to practical applications, the workshop served as a catalyst for further internal development and reinforced our culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
The training focused on building a shared understanding of Lean IPD. Lean IPD is an approach that integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a collaborative process that optimizes project results. Through guided discussion and interactive learning, our team gained clarity on the key behavioral drivers that make Lean IPD successful, including trust, transparency, shared risk/reward, and collective accountability.
“This training fostered conversations amongst our team that laid a strong foundation for expanding our internal capabilities and cultivating a deeper culture of innovation and discipline in project execution. We’re already putting these principles into practice across several active projects, reinforcing our commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative delivery.”
Mike Grim, Preconstruction Manager II, The Weitz Company | Industrial
A major highlight of the workshop was the in-depth exploration of Target Value Delivery/Design (TVD). Participants engaged in exercises and discussed current projects that demonstrated how TVD can be used to align scope, budget, and schedule early in design and maintain that alignment throughout the life of a project. The training also introduced the validation process, reinforcing the importance of rigorous early analysis and iterative design to meet client goals without sacrificing value. Our Weitz team is currently leveraging TVD practices on a variety of projects across our company including:
- Confidential Manufacturing Facility (Ohio)
- Des Moines International Airport New Terminal
- Kansas City International Airport New Terminal
In addition to knowledge transfer, the workshop helped set the stage for future internal development. Team members discussed how to apply Lean IPD and TVD principles across current and upcoming projects.
The workshop also included structured team building and reflection. These exercises strengthened cross-functional relationships, encouraged open dialogue, and reinforced our commitment to high-performing teams. As always, our people are our greatest asset and when we invest in their growth, we invest in the future of our company and our clients’ success.
