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Building the Future at Scale: How Google Leverages Lean Construction for Mission-Critical Data Centers
When every second of downtime can impact millions of users worldwide, construction excellence isn't optional—it's essential. Join us for an exclusive look at how Google applies Lean Construction principles and the Last Planner System® to deliver some of the world's most complex and critical infrastructure projects.
What You'll Learn:
In this session, Jordan Christensen, Program Manager for Google's Data Center Construction program, will share real-world insights into how Lean methodology transforms the delivery of mission-critical facilities where precision, reliability, and speed are non-negotiable.
Discover how Google's construction teams:
- Implement the Last Planner System® to manage intricate, fast-paced schedules across multiple trades and disciplines
- Apply pull planning to coordinate the complex choreography of MEP systems, raised floors, cooling infrastructure, and power distribution
- Use collaborative planning to maintain aggressive timelines while ensuring quality and safety standards
- Overcome the unique challenges of building facilities that must meet stringent uptime requirements from day one
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement among diverse project stakeholders
Why This Matters:
Data centers represent some of the most technically demanding construction projects in the industry. The integration of cutting-edge technology, mission-critical systems, and compressed schedules creates the perfect environment to stress-test Lean principles. Google's approach demonstrates how Lean Construction isn't just theory—it's a practical framework for delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and to exacting standards.
Whether you're working on healthcare facilities, industrial projects, commercial developments, or infrastructure, the lessons from Google's data center program offer actionable insights you can apply to your own projects.
Who Should Attend:
- Project Managers and Program Managers
- Construction Executives and Leaders
- Owners and Owner's Representatives
- Lean Construction Practitioners
- Schedulers and Project Controls Professionals
- Anyone interested in scaling Lean principles for complex, high-stakes projects
Presenter
Jordan Christensen is a construction professional dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Currently serving as Program Manager for Google's Data Center Construction program in Omaha, Nebraska, Jordan oversees critical infrastructure projects that power the digital world.
With over a decade of experience spanning project engineering, scheduling, project controls, and program management, Jordan has built expertise across diverse sectors including data centers, commercial construction, and industrial projects. His career journey reflects a commitment to mastering both the technical and strategic aspects of construction delivery—from his early days as a Project Engineer with The Walsh Group to leadership roles at The Beck Group and OnQGlobal.
Since September 2020, Jordan has served as Director of Industry Engagement at inTakt, where he bridges the gap between innovative construction methodologies and industry practice. This role complements his program management work, allowing him to contribute to advancing the construction industry through education, collaboration, and the adoption of lean construction principles.
Jordan's professional philosophy centers on the belief that construction professionals should strive for improvement every day—a mindset he brings to every project, team, and industry conversation.