October 1, 2026
Make the Most of Networking at LCI Congress
LCI Congress brings together Lean practitioners from across the industry — but how do you turn those conversations into meaningful connections?
Long-time Congress attendees and 2026 speakers Felipe Engineer-Manriquez and Linsey Schoene share practical tips for building your network, starting conversations, and learning from others throughout Congress week, this October 12–16 in Atlanta!
Make even more of your time in Atlanta by adding Learning Day courses on October 13 or Gemba Day site visits on October 16 to your Congress experience.
There’s Still Time to Shape LCI Weekly
What do you want more of? What’s missing? Take five minutes of your time to tell us, and your answers will shape future issues.
LCI: You Talk. We Listen.
What’s working? What’s missing? What do you need from LCI?
Join LCI leadership live on LinkedIn for an open conversation about how LCI can better support the people and organizations working to improve the design and construction industry.
On Friday, Oct. 2 at 11:30 a.m. ET, Shannyn Heyer, Tammy McConaughy, and Katie Wells will host a live discussion on the LCI LinkedIn channel.
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions directly, and help shape what comes next for the LCI community. Whether you’re deeply involved with LCI or looking for more ways to engage, your perspective matters.
Send in your questions to Tammy McConaughy and RSVP on the LCI LinkedIn channel!
Four Weeks to Build a Better Decision-Making Process
Choosing by Advantages is not one spreadsheet or one decision-making exercise. It is a structured way to think through choices, distinguish meaningful advantages, and select the right method for the decision in front of you.
LCI’s four-week virtual Choosing by Advantages cohort, October 30–November 20, takes participants through the process step by step:
- Week 1: Foundations of Sound Decision-Making
Examine common decision-making habits, learn core CBA terminology, and begin distinguishing factors, attributes, and advantages. - Week 2: Choosing the Right Method
Explore simpler CBA methods, learn how to establish importance, and match the method to the complexity of the decision. - Week 3: Building a Collaborative Decision
Practice the Tabular Method by identifying alternatives, factors, criteria, attributes, advantages, and importance with other participants. - Week 4: Making the Decision With Cost in View
Learn how CBA treats cost differently from traditional weighted decision matrices and evaluate cost alongside the importance of advantages.
This is a working cohort, not four weeks of passive webinars. Participants will work through examples, practice with peers, bring a real decision from their own work into the course, and apply what they learn between sessions.
The virtual cohort begins October 23.
Member Connections:
Learn Alongside Your Peers This Fall
Some of the most useful conversations in Lean happen peer to peer. That’s the idea behind these sessions. In the Member to Member webinars, a peer walks you through what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently. Lean Coffee gives you an open table with people in roles like yours: owners, practitioners, and corporate members. You set the agenda and talk through what’s on your mind. If you’re new to LCI, or bringing a colleague along, Build Better: Member Connect is an easy way to get your bearings and meet a few people. Come to one, or come to several. Either way, you’ll leave with ideas and connections you can use.
All sessions below are virtual and complimentary for members to attend — no cost, no travel, just a login link and a chance to connect, compare notes, and keep your Lean momentum going.
Member to Member Webinars
These sessions are peer-led: a fellow member sharing what they’ve learned the hard way, in their own words, so you can benefit from their experience.
A Diamond in the Rough: Aligning Field Experiences with Lean — Oct 28, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Deep field experience and Lean thinking don’t always align easily. See how Skanska’s team built trust and consistency — using tools like the Last Planner System — to turn friction into collaboration.
Register
From Silos to Flow: The Integrated Design Process at Work — Nov 3, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
See how SSM Health Wisconsin used the Integrated Facility Design Process and Lean tools to merge two service lines — transforming not just their space, but their team culture.
Register
Craft Pro Catalyst: Programs to Recruit and Retain Talent — Nov 10, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
See how Robins & Morton’s Rocky McMichen Field Leadership Program turns experienced craft professionals into construction management leaders.
Register
Developing the Next Generation of Lean Leaders – December 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Grow your next Lean leaders on purpose. Esra Tepeli of Purdue University shows you how to connect field coaching, leadership development, and experiential education into one learning system.
Register
LCI Owners Lean Coffee
A space for LCI owner members to discuss challenges, exchange best practices, and explore Lean ideas in an open, flexible format.
- Nov 13, 12:00–1:00 PM ET — Register
LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee
An open-format Lean Coffee facilitated by LCI-Certified Professional David MacKay — the agenda is yours to set.
- Dec 11, 12:00–1:00 PM ET — Register
LCI Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
Open to LCI corporate member employees actively engaged in Lean implementation at the organizational, team, or project level.
Build Better: Member Connect
LCI essentials, member resources, and structured networking to help you plug in and see value fast.
- Oct 7, 3:00–4:15 PM ET — Register
- Nov 4, 3:00–4:15 PM ET — Register
- Dec 2, 3:00–4:15 PM ET — Register
Reach back to the membership team if you’d like a hand connecting to any of these.
The Lean Marketplace Returns this November!
The Lean Marketplace is back November 13 and November 20, from 11:00 AM to 3:45 PM ET. In this virtual showcase, vendors, consultants, and coaches take 45 minutes each to walk through a solution built for Lean project delivery.
Why attend?
- Discover vetted solutions that support continuous improvement
- Evaluate tools to reduce waste, enhance flow, and improve outcomes
- Connect with service providers aligned with Lean principles
Attend one session or all, whatever fits your schedule and interests. You won’t want to miss this!
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!
Upcoming Learning
LCI Practice Lab: Gemba Walks
Eric Lusis, Aecon Group, Kerry Beth Johnson & Tammy McConaughy, Lean Construction Institute
October 8, 2026
11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
Welcome New Members!
- Axiom Infrastructure Group
Thank You Renewing Members!
- Consumers Energy
- Covalus, Inc.
- EllisDon Corporation
- Garbutt Construction
- Glass Solutions Inc.
- KH Project Development
- LIPD Consulting Services LLC
Thank You Signature Sponsors!
2026 Congress Exhibitors
2026 Congress Sponsors
