September 25, 2025
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Brian Perlberg Named New CEO to Advance Mission of Better Project Outcomes
Big news from earlier this week: we’re excited to announce the appointment of Brian Perlberg, Esq., CM-Lean, a nationally recognized leader in construction law and collaborative project delivery, as LCI’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 6, 2025.
A senior construction attorney and association executive, Brian has a proven track record of building coalitions, aligning diverse stakeholders, and fostering collaboration across the AEC sector.
From setting goals and planning with your team to networking strategies and can’t-miss sessions, their advice will help you maximize every moment!
Note: Keep in mind you’ll register for the Core Program (Wednesday/Thursday), then have the option to add on the Golf Tournament (Monday), Learning Day(s) (Monday afternoon and Tuesday), and Gemba Day (Friday).
Questions about the Congress program? Contact Joan Piccariello for more information.
Make the Most of the 2025 LCI Congress Conference!
Are you heading to the 2025 LCI Congress, October 20-24, in Arlington, Texas? Whether you’re new to Lean or an experienced Lean leader, you’ll find valuable networking, ideas, and inspiration! Congress kicks off in less than a month, and there’s still time to make sure you’re there! Register today.
To help you prepare, LCI’s Director of Education and Certification, Tammy McConaughy, and Member Advocate, Maryann Fiala, have pulled together their top tips for making the most of this exceptional event in their blog post.
He spearheaded the creation of ConsensusDocs, a coalition of 42 leading construction organizations dedicated to best practice contracts, and spent nearly two decades as the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) construction law expert and in-house counsel.
Brian will officially step into his new role ahead of the 2025 LCI Congress, taking place October 20 – 24 in Arlington, Texas.
He will succeed Dan Heinemeier, who is retiring in December after serving as Executive Director since 2013. We thank Dan for his steadfast leadership and for building a strong, sustainable foundation for LCI’s future!
Member Connections
Have You Registered for the Oct. 2 Webinar Featuring Herrero Builders & Sutter Health?
Join Herrero Builders and Sutter Health on October 2 for the first in a series of member-to-member webinars. The session, Special Teams Strategy: Early Collaboration for Solutions, offers unique insights and experience on how Lean will help you build better. These presentations are free and open only to current LCI corporate members.
Part of LCI’s Lean in Action programs, member-only, peer-led learning, this webinar series is designed to accelerate adoption and results across the AEC industry.
Lean in Action: Member-to-Member is a mix-and-match webinar series where LCI member companies share insights and experience with other LCI members. Sessions will cover a variety of topics with one common thread – Lean will help you build better. Each 60 – 90 minute session is practical and peer-led—no fluff, just methods, lessons learned, and tools you can reuse. Attend one or build your own track.
Here’s a list of the line-up so far:
October 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Special Teams Strategy: Early Collaboration for Solutions
November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Building Champions: A Game Plan for Lean Culture Success
November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Winning Strategies: Effective and Efficient Decision Making
Participate in LCI’s 5 Questions With…Series!
Inspire others through your Lean story. You’re invited to be featured in LCI’s 5 Questions With… series, an opportunity to share your Lean journey, insights, and advice with the broader AEC community. All submissions will be highlighted throughout 2025 and 2026 in LCI Weekly and on our LCI blog.
Submit your responses to the questions below, along with your name, title, company, and a headshot.
The 5 Questions
- What hurdles did you encounter when implementing Lean on a project (or in your company), and how did you tackle them?
What story or stories can you share about a successful Lean project (or company-wide Lean implementation effort) you participated in, and what do you think made it work? - In your opinion, what are the biggest benefits of applying Lean and how have they impacted your projects, your teams, or your organization?
- How do you assess if your Lean game is strong; are there metrics or techniques you rely on and can share?
- If someone’s just dipping their toes into Lean, what advice would you offer from lessons you’ve learned?
(Note: You may modify questions 1–4 if you prefer, but Question 5 must remain as written.)
Your shared experiences are meaningful and help amplify the message that you can build better with Lean. Thank you for helping us build better together.
Build Leadership Skills That Set Your Projects Apart
When forepeople, superintendents, and crew leads have the right tools, jobsites run smoother, safer, and more efficiently. That’s the goal of Lean in the Field: Build Smarter, Lead Stronger, a three-part virtual training series running Thursdays, Nov. 6 – 20 (12:00 – 2:30 PM ET). This series equips teams with practical Lean skills to spot and eliminate waste, maintain organized jobsites with 5S and visual management, and lead stronger crews through effective coaching and continuous improvement.
LCI New Orleans Community of Practice Hosts Engaging Owners Workshop
LCI Communities of Practice (CoP) bring LCI’s mission to life – driving a culture shift that transforms the way our industry builds, collaborates, and innovates.
On September 17, the LCI New Orleans CoP hosted “The Art of the Ask” Owners Workshop that brought together facility owners and leaders from across the New Orleans region for an energizing half-day of learning, conversation, and collaboration.
Featured speaker Denton Wilson shared his expertise on The Structure of Collaboration and challenged the group to think differently about the owner’s role in project leadership, alignment, and results.
A special thanks to the owner panelists for their openness and insights: Alicia Crowell, Associate Vice President of Design & Construction – Tulane University; Robert Lapeyre, Partner – Laitram; Meg Allen, Director of Project Management – Ochsner Health; and John Woodard, Vice President – Stirling Properties.
This event would not have been possible without the intense efforts of the New Orleans CoP core group volunteer team: Tom Weathers, AIA, Dennis Hoffman, Greg Lusignan, Rebecca Cooley, and Grant Alexander. Your dedication to growing your local Lean community makes all the difference.
Event participants left with new ideas, strengthened connections, and momentum to keep improving how projects are delivered in the region. The New Orleans CoP expressed that it is excited to build on this momentum and continue creating spaces where owners and leaders can learn from each other and push the industry forward.
Call for Participation: University Adoption of Lean Education Study
In case you missed it, the LCI-funded research project, University Adoption of Lean Education in Accredited Design and Construction Curricula, is now active!
This important initiative aims to expand the teaching and ultimately the application of Lean practices across the design and construction industry.
If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, we would love to have your support and participation in this endeavor!
- Faculty/Academic Participation: If you are interested in learning more or nominating a colleague, please contact Dr. Sagata Bhawani.
- Industry Participation: If you would like to get involved as an industry coach or partner, please complete this interest survey.
Dr. Bhawani and Dr. Alves will follow up with additional information and are also available to schedule one-on-one conversations to answer any questions.
Your engagement will play a key role in advancing Lean education and preparing the next generation of industry leaders. Thanks for your support!
Upcoming Webinars
September 25, 2025
FREE EXHIBITOR WEBINAR: From Sticky Notes to Smart Tech: The Future of Lean Planning
September 25, 2025
FREE EXHIBITOR WEBINAR: How AI Is Shaping Safer, Leaner Construction
October 6, 2025
FREE EXHIBITOR WEBINAR: Resistance to Results: Making Tech Adoption Work on Site
October 7, 2025
FREE EXHIBITOR WEBINAR: Overview of vPlanner V5
2025 LCI Congress Exhibitors
2025 LCI Congress Sponsors
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