October 30, 2025
Thank You Sustaining Sponsors!
Registration Closes Tonight: Lean in the Field
Today is your final chance to join Lean in the Field: Build Smarter, Lead Stronger, a three-part virtual training designed to give field leaders practical Lean skills they can put to work immediately.
Thursdays, Nov. 6 – 20 | 12:00 – 2:30 PM ET
$275 for LCI Members | $375 for Non-members
In just three sessions, you’ll build a solid foundation in Lean concepts and learn how to eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and strengthen your teams through effective coaching.
Don’t delay! Registration closes tonight, Oct. 30 at 11:59 PM ET.
Keep the Congress Momentum Going - Make Your Plans to Get LCI Lean Certified!
LCI Congress has come and gone, and the Lean momentum is strong following an awesome event! Whether or not you attended Congress, now is a great time to build on that progress and set your sights on what’s next for you and your team. LCI Lean Certification is an excellent way to prove your Lean expertise and show project owners your team can be trusted implementing Lean concepts.
If you have 3+ years of experience applying Lean methods to projects, join us for Mapping Your Pathway to LCI Certification, an interactive virtual workshop taking place December 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm EST.
Whether you’re just beginning or actively preparing your application, this workshop serves as your roadmap to certification, including:
- A clear breakdown on the difference between LCI-CPC and LCI-CPD
- Strategies to prepare for the Knowledge Assessment, including test setup and practice questions
- Step-by-step support for the Capabilities Assessment, from self-assessment to artifact organization and peer review
- A structured planning tool to keep you focused, organized, and on track
- Group discussions and expert insights to build your confidence
Reserve your spot today and make a commitment to personal and professional growth within our industry.
Reflecting on Our Final 2025 CoP Leaders Gathering
Last week, Community of Practice (CoP) leaders from across the country came together for our final gathering of 2025. During the session, we participated in an activity called What’s Your Why? — a chance for each leader to share their personal motivation for leading their CoP and to reflect on their vision as they begin planning for 2026.
This exercise set a thoughtful tone for the afternoon, sparking meaningful conversations about the actions leaders took this year to strengthen engagement within their communities.
A special thank you to our CoP leaders who openly shared their experiences — both successes and opportunities for improvement:
- Brad Nelson, Hensel Phelps – Arizona CoP
- Kevin Howie, McCarthy Holdings Inc. – Austin CoP
- Jaren Baughman, Southland Industries – DC Metro CoP
- Dennis Hoffman, RNGD – New Orleans CoP
Each of these leaders represents a LCI corporate member organization, and we are grateful to their companies for supporting employee participation in CoP leadership. Their commitment helps advance our shared mission and strengthen the Lean community nationwide.
Thank You to the 2025 LCI Congress Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors!
We hope you had a chance to join your Lean community at the unforgettable LCI Congress last week. LCI would like to say thank you to our 2025 LCI Congress exhibitors and sponsors for helping make this year’s event possible!
By supporting keynote addresses, networking receptions, coffee breaks, the golf tournament, and more, our sponsors helped make it possible for the Lean community to come together in Arlington, Texas. And by sharing their solutions and innovations, our exhibitors helped drive valuable partnerships and progress throughout our Lean design and construction community.
Our exhibitors and sponsors helped us create an extraordinary learning and networking experience, provide high-impact sessions and events for attendees, and showcase the very best of Lean thinking, solutions, and practices. We’re thrilled to acknowledge their contributions.
Member Connections
Member Survey: We Want to Hear from You
LCI’s Membership Survey was emailed to all members earlier this month and will close on Friday. If it’s in your inbox, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is the “C” in our PDCA process and your feedback directly informs how we deliver value, strengthen community, and prioritize resources. Your participation is critical. Reach out to Maryann if you need a new email sent.
Next, watch for our Education & Certification Engagement Survey. This follow-up will help us:
- Measure industry engagement and the value of Lean for individuals, projects, and the industry.
- Shape future learning and programs that advance practitioner capability and results.
- Understand how Lean practices are being applied—and requested—across the field.
Together, these surveys ensure LCI’s offerings reflect what you need most. Please complete both and encourage your colleagues to do the same. Thank you for helping the industry build better.
Make Your Voice Heard: Participate in the University Adoption of Lean Education Study
The LCI-funded research project, University Adoption of Lean Education in Accredited Design and Construction Curricula, is seeking participation from professionals and educators across the industry!
This important initiative aims to expand the teaching, and ultimately the application, of Lean practices across the design and construction industry.
- 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
November 6, 2025
Lean Coaches Analysis of LPS® Successes & Failures
November 13, 2025
NEW: LCI Why Projects Excel: The Business Case for Lean
2025 LCI Congress Exhibitors
2025 LCI Congress Sponsors
Lean Assessments
How strong is your Lean knowledge? Take a Lean assessment to determine your current state so you have a baseline for improvement. Lean assessments are available for individuals, teams, and organizations alike. Whether you’re new to Lean or are an experienced Lean practitioner, Lean assessments are a great way to get started at LCI!
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