MIIP Series #13: Webinar | Re-imagining Project Success: Lean Construction, Digital and AI-Driven Governance in Construction Projects

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MIIP Webinar #13:

Re-imagining Project Success: Lean Construction, Digital and AI-Driven Governance in Construction Projects

The PMI Singapore Chapter and core team of Major Infrastructure and Industrial Projects (MIIP) Special Interest Group (SIG) is proud to host MIIP Series #13, which brings together Lean construction, digital delivery, and AI-driven governance to redefine what project success looks like in today’s complex infrastructure and industrial environments.

This executive-level webinar explores why decades of digitalisation—BIM, dashboards, and AI pilots—have not consistently delivered productivity gains, and how organisations can bridge the gap between data, decision-making, and predictable outcomes.

Through real-world case studies, expert speakers will demonstrate how Lean-enabled collaboration, governed AI adoption, and people-centric transformation can stabilise schedules, reduce rework and disputes, improve assurance, and unlock trust-based delivery at scale.

Designed for senior project leaders, PMO professionals, and transformation champions, the session offers practical frameworks, governance models, and cultural insights to move beyond tools and toward reliable, repeatable, and responsible project performance.

You’ll hear from four powerful voices in modern leadership.

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Topics Covered:

Speaker1:  Sharath Waikar, Founder, CEO, Lean Station, Singapore

Topic: Thinking Beyond Digital- Building the Next Generation of Collaborative Projects with Lean PlanDo. 

Most construction teams are drowning in digital tools yet still struggle with delays, siloed decisions, and unpredictable outcomes, not because of a lack of data, but because the planning and collaboration flow remain broken. This session focuses on how Lean methods, when fused with CPM, real-time digital workflows can provide a measurable continual improvement framework for project teams. It creates the missing bridge from information to proactive action. Using Lean PlanDo and case studies across infrastructure, industrial, and smart-district projects, we shall explore how teams can identify constraints earlier, make faster decisions, stabilise schedules, and unlock predictable performance. Attendees will see why the future of modern delivery lies not in merely in systems, but in Lean-enabled teams + trust centred collaboration that turns complexity into clarity.

Speaker2: Jugal Makwana, Global Senior Executive - Industry Transformation and Strategic/Open Ecosystem, Autodesk, Netherlands

Topic: AI‑Driven Project Governance & Assurance: From Standards to Trusted Delivery

AI will not land successfully in construction without governed ways of working. This session shows how standards, controls, and assurance can turn AI from pilots into trusted delivery at scale. We’ll discuss explore standards and data governance to concrete workflows—submittals, change, risk, and commercial control—and show how platform enabled strategy and AI principles can translate into measurable reductions in rework, delay risk, and claims exposure. 

Speaker3: James Garner, Head of AI and Data, Gleeds, London, United Kingdom

Topic: The Cultural Transformation of AI in Construction: Changing How We Work and Think
The presentation will focus on the cultural and human dimensions of AI adoption in the construction industry, moving beyond purely technical discussions to address the fundamental shifts required for successful AI integration.

Welcome Note & Moderator: Harihara Subramanian – Immediate Past President, PMI SG chapter, MIIP SIG Chair and seasoned industrial practitioner with over two decades of project leadership experience leading complex capital industrial projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and global stakeholders, driving successful outcomes across diverse sectors.

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After attending this webinar, you'll enhance knowledge around:

• Lean, Trust & Reliability
  Understand how Lean Construction, team behaviours, and trust-based contracting improve reliability, predictability, and continuous improvement on complex projects.

• AI Governance for Project Delivery
  Identify the minimum governance, standards, and data controls needed to deploy AI safely, transparently, and audibly across PMO and project controls.

• Assurance & Risk Reduction
  Apply people, process, and technology checkpoints to prevent AI misuse, reduce dispute risk, and maintain accountability in decision-making.

• Workflow & Cultural Transformation
  Learn how to adapt traditional construction workflows and mindsets to work effectively with AI, addressing organisational resistance and cultural change.

• Practical Outcomes & Real-World Use
  See how governed AI and Lean practices deliver real results—fewer cycles, better decisions, safer handover—through real construction industry examples.

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About the Speakers:

Speaker Sharath Waikar Founder, CEO  Lean Station Singapore LinkedIn	Sharath Waikar is a technology entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience in Lean Construction, digital transformation, and product innovation across Asia-Pacific. As Founder and CEO of Lean Station, he built and scaled Lean PlanDo®, a SaaS platform that has redefined how capital projects are planned and delivered, now used across 100+ projects by leading Developers, contractors, PMCs, and government agencies in Singapore and beyond. Lean PlanDo® is built on enterprise-grade capability, including ISO 27001 certification bridging technology, process, and people turning Lean principles into a practical digital system that improve flow, collaboration, and project predictably. Before founding Lean Station, Sharath held leadership roles in VR/AR, education, spearheading lean and digital transformation initiatives in construction, oil & gas, and learning sectors. His patented AI-enabled Lean management system and hands-on approach to innovation continue to influence how the built-environment industry measures and improves performance.
Speaker Jugal Makwana Global Senior Executive - Industry Transformation and Strategic/Open Ecosystem, Autodesk, Netherlands LinkedIn	Board Member and Global Director with 25 years of experience in digital transformation, BIM, digital engineering, and standards development across the AEC industry. Recognized for developing and executing creative strategies that drive organizational transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver long-term value to clients.  Passionate about sustainable digitalization, he is a strong believer in continuous learning and has developed a deep understanding of the strategic and tactical aspects of product and project lifecycles, from concept to delivery. Fascinated by innovation — including AI, BIM, cloud computing, additive manufacturing, machine control, robotics, and social media — he looks forward to leveraging these technologies to improve sustainability, productivity, and profitability
Speaker James Garner Head of AI and Data,  Gleeds London, United Kingdom LinkedIn	James brings over 20 years of experience as a quantity surveyor, having worked with Gleeds, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. He specialises in the digital transformation of construction and has delivered presentations for leading professional institutions, including RICS, APM (Association for Project Management), and PMI. His mission is to ensure construction professionals adopt AI responsibly while maximising its benefits. James’ primary focus is integrating cutting-edge data practices to enhance business operations. He is an expert in leveraging digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to augment core services, provide thought leadership, and deliver innovative market research.
Welcome Note & Moderator  Harihara Subramanian,  PMP, PMI-CP Immediate Past President, Chair - MIIP SIG, PMI Singapore Chapter Regional Lead (APAC) – Construction Advisory Team of PMI LinkedIn	Mr. Harihara Subramanian is a seasoned project leader with over 26 years of experience in industrial project delivery, having led complex, multimillion-dollar greenfield and brownfield projects across diverse sectors. His international career spans Singapore, France, and India, with expertise across semiconductors, solar/photovoltaics (PV), pharmaceuticals, water, chemicals, petrochemicals, LNG, CCUS, hydrogen, and facility infrastructure. He currently serves as Senior Project Manager at Worley, a global professional services firm for the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. He is a frequent keynote speaker on project management excellence and has volunteered with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for over a decade. Harihara serves on the Executive Committee of the PMI Singapore Chapter and is the APAC Regional Lead for PMI’s Global Construction Ambassador Program Advisory Team (CAPAT). He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP). He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Madras, India, a master’s degree in computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and an MBA from Rutgers Business School (RBS), USA

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Presentation and Discussion Method:

This session will be conducted as a Zoom webinar hosted by the PMI Singapore Chapter’s Major Infrastructure & Industrial Projects (MIIP) Special Interest Group. The event will begin with a welcome address, followed by speaker presentations, and will conclude with an interactive Fireside Chat–Style Panel Discussion.

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Event Particulars:

Date:  04 Feb 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm (Singapore Time) | Time zone Converter: click here

Venue:  Zoom Meeting | Access Details are included in the registration confirmation email and will be emailed again as an event reminder on the day of Webinar. Please check your spam/junk folder before contacting us if you didn't receive meeting info.

PDUs: 2 PDU’s (Ways of Working) | (where applicable, PMI number to be included with registration) 

Pricing:  Complimentary, courtesy of PMI Singapore Chapter (need to register at PMI SG website for PDUs) 

Registration deadline: 6:00 pm SGT on the event day 04 Feb 2026 or until full capacity is reached

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