LCI Weekly: July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

Congress Learning Day Spotlight: Building Trusting Teams, Led by Keynote Speaker Rich Diviney

The 28th Annual LCI Congress is bringing new learning opportunities and attendee experiences to help you go deeper, connect more intentionally, and make the most of your week in Atlanta.

Visit our blog for our complete 2026 Congress Program Preview, then make plans to join us October 12–16, 2026, in Atlanta, GA!

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at this year’s LCI Congress? Email Ilene Goldberg to learn more.

For questions about this year’s program, email Joan Piccariello.

Take the Guesswork Out of LCI Certification

Join us this August for two live workshops designed to help you prepare for two key stages of the process with greater clarity and confidence!

Ready, Set, Test: Prep for Knowledge Assessment Success
August 12 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Learn what to expect on exam day, explore practical test-taking strategies, and work through sample-style questions grounded in Lean Project Delivery knowledge.

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Ready, Set, Showcase: Prep for Capabilities Assessment Success
August 19 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET

Learn how to select strong project examples, clearly communicate your role and impact, and use supporting artifacts to strengthen your submission.

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*Recordings will be provided to all registrants.

Member Connections

Thank You Renewing Members!

A Closer Look at the Lean Marketplace Lineup

Join us July 22, November 13, and November 20 from 11:00 AM to 3:45 PM ET for a virtual showcase of innovative ways to apply Lean to your projects. The Lean Marketplace is one of the most direct ways to put Lean-ready solutions in front of the team members who will actually use them! You’ll have the opportunity to explore offerings, ask questions, and connect with vendors directly.

A sneak peek at the Lean Marketplace Lineup:

Wednesday, July 22

11:00 AM ET: Partnerships for Excellence: From Firefighting to Flow: Building Reliable Project Operations
1:00 PM ET: SALUS: Doing Safety the Lean Way: Less Busywork, Better Outcomes

Friday, November 13

11:00 AM ET: Hoylu: Align Lean Field Planning With Your Master Schedule
12:00 PM ET: HammerTech: From Paperwork to Performance: AI-Powered Lean Safety with HammerTech
1:00 PM ET: Elevate Construction: Advanced Work Packaging That Actually Works
2:00 PM ET: ALICE Technologies: The Future of Field Operations: AI-powered Visualization and Planning for Field Teams
3:00 PM ET: Touchplan: Inside the Process: A Lean Leader’s Digital Approach

Friday, November 20

11:00 AM ET: ALICE Technologies: The Future of Field Operations: AI-powered Visualization and Planning for Field Teams

This event is free for all attendees!

Can’t join live? Every session is recorded, and registered members will be notified as soon as the recordings are available on the LCI website.

Trade Partner Perspective: 5S at Southland Industries

How does 5S help keep millions of pounds of ductwork moving from BIM coordination to fabrication and field installation?

In our latest blog, Charlie Hall, Regional Sheet Metal Superintendent at Southland Industries, shares how his team uses 5S to organize materials, streamline spooling, reduce search time, and deliver work to the field in the right sequence.

Discover how a structured approach to organization can reduce waste and improve efficiency across the entire sheet metal workflow.

Want to Bring More Lean Thinking Into Your Projects, But Aren’t Sure Where to Begin?

Participate in your local LCI Community of Practice (CoP)!

At CoP events, local design and construction peers come together to share what’s working in the field, on their projects and in their organizations.

You’ll gain practical tools, fresh insights, and a supportive network focused on reducing waste, adding value, and improving project performance.

Whether you’re new to Lean or looking to deepen your impact, CoPs are where real-world learning meets real-time connection!

Find Your Next CoP Event

WEBINAR TODAY: Introduction to Lean Project Delivery

Project teams are expected to deliver more value than ever while managing increasing complexity, tighter schedules, and higher expectations. Yet many teams continue to face the same challenges: rework, workflow disruptions, communication breakdowns, and missed commitments.

Join Tammy McConaughy on July 16 for a practical introduction to Lean Project Delivery and the principles that help high-performing teams improve collaboration, reduce waste, and deliver more predictable outcomes.

Whether you’re beginning your Lean journey or looking to strengthen your understanding of Lean fundamentals, this webinar will provide actionable insights you can apply to your projects immediately.

WEBINAR NEXT WEEK: A3 Thinking: Continuous Improvement in Action

Many project teams spend significant time solving problems, yet the same challenges continue to reappear. Often, the issue is not the solution itself but how the problem is understood and addressed.

Join Tammy McConaughy on July 22 for a practical introduction to A3 Thinking and how it helps teams improve problem-solving, communication, alignment, and decision-making.

Attendees will learn how Lean leaders use A3 Thinking to engage stakeholders, develop team capabilities, and create a culture of continuous improvement that leads to more reliable project outcomes.