July 30, 2026
Help Define What Drives Better Project Outcomes
LCI is partnering with Dodge Construction Network to support an industry-wide survey to benchmark performance and identify the practices, processes, and delivery approaches that lead to better design and construction outcomes.
Owners, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, and trade partners with knowledge of project budgets, schedules, contracting methods, and team processes are encouraged to participate.
The confidential survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes. Participants will also be eligible to receive a copy of the final study findings.
Findings will be shared at the 2026 LCI Congress on Thursday, October 15, including a 15-minute overview in the General Session Hall and a breakout session at 11:30 a.m. for further discussion. Results will also be made publicly available afterwards on the LCI website.
Add your experience to the industry conversation.
Last Call: 2026 LCI Pioneer Award Nominations Close Tomorrow Night!
If you know a firm or individual whose leadership, innovation, education, or commitment to Lean has helped move the industry forward, this is your last chance to submit a nomination.
The LCI Pioneer Award is LCI’s highest honor, recognizing those who have made a meaningful impact by embracing and implementing Lean thinking, tools, and techniques. The 2026 award winner will be honored at LCI Congress this October 15 in Atlanta, GA.
Nominations close at midnight ET on July 31, 2026.
Questions? Contact Joan Piccariello.
Now is the Time to Register for LCI Congress 2026, Rates Increase July 31!
Join 1,600+ Lean design and construction professionals in Atlanta for the industry’s premier gathering of practitioners, leaders, and teams working to improve how projects are planned, designed, and delivered.
As one 2025 attendee shared:
“LCI Congress is a conversion tool that no white paper has replicated. The momentum of practitioners in one room sharing results across geographies and project types moves skeptics in ways data alone cannot.”
That’s the power of Congress: real people, real results, and real conversations that help teams move from interest to action.
⛳️ Sponsorship is still available for the SOLD OUT Golf Tournament.
Sponsorship at LCI Congress is More Than Logo Placement
For companies like The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, it’s a way to show visible support for LCI’s mission, demonstrate commitment to the Lean community, and reinforce that Lean is an important part of how they work.
In this clip from our recent livestream, “Exhibitors & Sponsors Build a Competitive Advantage,” Matt Bleakley, Division VP at Whiting-Turner, shares why they continue to sponsor LCI Congress year after year — and how that investment supports connection, recognition, and meaningful engagement across the Lean community.
Thank You Renewing Members!
Member Connections
Seven Ways to Build Better This August
Have an hour? Need a new contact, a new method, an answer you’ve been chasing. Find what you’re looking for at a Build Better event.
Seven sessions in August — all live, all virtual, all complimentary.
Some are open to everyone. Some are members only. All are worth your time.
Build Better: Member Connect Wednesday, August 5 | 3:00 – 4:15 PM Eastern | Members only
New to LCI membership, new to a member firm, or ready for a refresh? You’ll get a Member Hub tour, an LCI overview, and structured networking that actually connects you to people. Walk away with clear next steps and practical ways to put your member resources to work.
LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee Friday, August 7 | Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern | Members only
Your questions deserve real conversation. You set the agenda — submit a topic at registration, vote on what the group digs into, then talk it through with peers, facilitated by CPC David MacKay. No slides. No presentations. Space is limited.
Register and Shape the Conversation
Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly Tuesday, August 11 | 2:00 – 3:15 PM Eastern | Members only
Your firm is doing good work — this session shows you how to get it seen. You’ll learn exactly how to submit Member Retrospectives, “5 Questions With…” spotlights, Project Highlights, and Company Recognition, plus what the new Member Directory fields can do for you. Leave with a clear submission path, direct contacts on the LCI staff, and ideas from other member marketers. No prep required.
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee Friday, August 14 | Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern | Members only
You’re the one driving Lean inside your organization — this room is full of people doing the same thing. Same Lean Coffee format, higher altitude, limited to active practitioners and internal Lean champions. Register only if that’s you, and come ready to contribute.
LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage Monday, August 17 | Noon – 1:30 PM Eastern | Open to nonmembers
See what the data says, then see how to use it. You’ll walk through LCI-supported research linking higher Lean intensity to projects finishing ahead of schedule and under budget — and connect it to methods you can apply next: PDCA, eliminating waste, Respect for People. Built for owners, designers, general contractors, and trade partners who want evidence plus takeaways. Bring a colleague — this one’s open to everyone.
Build Better: LCI Membership from the Inside Tuesday, August 25 | Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern | Open to nonmembers
An unfiltered look at what’s behind the membership door: on-demand webinars, whitepapers, eLearning, Congress presentations, best practice guides, members-only Lean Coffees, certification discounts, and a complimentary Congress ticket in your first year. Whether you’re evaluating membership, building the internal case, or just curious — no membership required. Forward this to a colleague who’s been asking about LCI.
From Silos to Synergy: Lessons in Lean Transformation Wednesday, August 26 | Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern | Members
Member to Member: one of your peers sharing what he learned the hard way. Aurelio Mayorga of Partnerships for Excellence walks you through challenges he’s faced across his career — including one of the most expensive privately financed construction projects in U.S. history — and the small steps that turned them into opportunities. Real projects, real setbacks, real corrections.
Pick the one or ones that work for you. Every session is free, virtual, and built around what you need next.
Your Next LCI Certification Step Starts Here
The LCI Certification exam is easier to approach when you know what to expect!
Get ready for both stages of LCI Certification with two live August workshops packed with practical guidance, preparation strategies, and answers to help you move forward with a clear plan.
Ready, Set, Test: Prep for Knowledge Assessment Success
August 12 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
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Ready, Set, Showcase: Prep for Capabilities Assessment Success
August 19 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET
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*Recordings will be provided to all registrants.
Connect, Learn & Grow at Your Local CoP
This time of year brings a fresh start, with a new school year ahead and plenty of opportunities for everyone to learn something new.
As the season of learning begins, LCI Communities of Practice (CoPs) across the country are preparing new opportunities to connect, share ideas, and continue building your Lean knowledge. Whether you’re just beginning your Lean journey or looking to take your practice further, now is a great time to jump back in.
Upcoming Webinars
August 6, 2026
Two Lean Coaches Analyze LPS Successes/Failures
August 20, 2026
Demystifying the IPD Contract
Registration coming soon!
September 16, 2026
Certification Informational Webinar
Registration coming soon!
Thank You Signature Sponsors!
2026 Congress Exhibitors
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