lean construction

Lean modular construction 4.0

The “Lean Modular Construction 4.0” programme has been designed with the objective of training emerging leaders in the construction sector, equipping them with the skills necessary to facilitate the transformation of the industry in the context of the numerous contemporary challenges it is facing. This advanced leadership programme is centred on the human digitalisation and progressive modernisation of construction, with a focus on three key themes:

The programme encompasses three key areas:

  • Lean construction
  • Modular construction (off-site)
  • Construction 4.0

The specific objectives of this innovative training programme are as follows:

  • To facilitate the transformation of the construction industry, equipping leaders with the skills to navigate the digital, ecological, industrial and environmental transitions inherent to the fourth industrial revolution.

  • To align the training programme with the needs of the construction sector and society at large, innovating teaching methods and practices to meet the demands of a sector seeking regeneration.

  •  To equip leaders with the skills to manage complex construction projects, integrating sustainable development issues and inventing new problem-solving methods.

A novel pedagogical methodology is proposed for the sector and its associated transformations:

The programme’s pedagogy is based on a holistic approach that incorporates a number of key areas, including digitalisation, big data, BIM (Building Information Modeling), robotisation, re-industrialisation, the supply chain, artificial intelligence and collective intelligence methods. In addition, it draws on new learning methods such as CBL and a range of others.

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Centrale Lille diploma

Lean modular construction 4.0

Practical information

Start of programme: January 2025

Duration: 1 year (two semesters)

Level required: at least 4 years’ higher education (students in civil, mechanical, industrial, automatic and robotic engineering, architecture) – professionals with 2-3 years’ experience

Recruitment: examination of the admission file – Form and attachments to be sent to

Cost of training: €8,000

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Programme:

  • First semester (January – June): theoretical and practical courses.
  • Second semester (June – December): practical placement in a company or research laboratory, in France or abroad.

The following areas of focus will be addressed:

  • Construction 4.0
  • Lean Construction
  • Decarbonisation and digitalisation (BIM, AI, blockchain, metavers)
  • Industrialisation of construction
  • Circular design and the circular economy
  • Construction logistics (supply chain, transport, business models, AWP Advanced Work Packaging, IPD)
  • Strategy, ethics, value, innovation and management

Teachers and lecturers :

The programme benefits from the expertise of 90% international lecturers and sector professionals from prestigious academic institutions and companies, such as :

Universities: Centrale Lille, TUM, University of Alberta, Stanford University, Kyoto Institute of Technology, ETS Canada.

Companies: Teamoty, Afflea, Concord Project, Deltapartner, BusinessChange, WeLearn, Lyon Grosse, Bouygues Construction, COEF, Rabot Dutilleul, Socotec, Dassault, Tomassini…

Support and partners

The project is spearheaded by Centrale Lille, which boasts considerable expertise in lean and modular construction, as well as 4.0 construction. It is backed by a number of prominent companies and academic institutions.