Lean Construction Institute

Los Angeles Community of Practice (CoP)

presents

Program Title:

Disney’s lessons learned on their road to Lean implementation

Speakers: 

David Van Wyk

 As Vice President, Project Management for Walt Disney Imagineering, David oversees the planning, design, construction, installation and turnover for projects located at Disney’s Anaheim Theme Park Resort. Headquartered in Glendale, California, Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management and research and development arm of the Walt Disney Company.

David has been an Imagineer for 30 years working on projects located in Florida’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Anaheim’s Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Recent completed works include World of Color, Toy Story Midway Mania, Finding Nemo, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Space Mountain.

Currently, David oversees teams working to add and transform Attractions, restaurants, shops and area development within Disney California Adventure. He continues to be an advocate for Integrated Project Delivery and a student of lean construction techniques. As one of Imagineering’s first project teams to utilize Integrated Project Delivery, he works with engineers, architects, designers, contractors and construction managers as they move through this new delivery method.

Residing in Southern California, David is a registered architect and a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA.

Abstract:       

Three years ago, Walt Disney Imagineering began initial steps towards delivering projects through BIM enabled Integrated Project Delivery. With a “Big Room beginning”, WDI led a collaborative team of designers, architects, engineers, trade partners and construction managers through the process of design and construction to a successful turnover of the Little Mermaid project. In the spirit of continuous learning, the WDI Team has a number of takeaways based on collective input. Please join David Van Wyk as he discusses the motivation behind their shift in delivery and what they have learned.

Date and Time:             Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Registration / Cancellation Deadline:  Monday, November 28th, 2011.  Registration is limited to 80 people. There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and appetizers. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early! We cannot keep costs reasonable and caterers cannot plan their food without sufficient notice.

Registration Deadline:  Monday, November 28th by 11:59PM.  Late registration is available after closing of registration.

Location: http://www.montereyhillrestaurant.com/index.php

Carpooling is encouraged.

Agenda:

4:30-5:15PM — Networking & Appetizers (Beer or Wine will be provided)

5:15-7:30PM — Main Program

7:30-8:00PM — Plus/Delta Meeting Feedback

Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting http://www.leanconstruction.org 

Registration Assistance:lci-los-angeles@leanconstruction.org

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