Nashville, TN

LCI Community of Practice

Nashville, TN

Welcome to the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Nashville Community of Practice — one of the fastest-growing collaborative networks for design and construction professionals in Middle Tennessee.  Since launching in 2024, our Community of Practice has rapidly built momentum by bringing together owners, architects, general contractors, and trade partners who share a commitment to transforming our industry through Lean principles. Through high-impact events, meaningful peer learning, and practical application, we are creating a stronger, more connected construction community.

Get Involved!

The Nashville CoP is a newer but fast-growing community of Lean design and construction professionals! If you’re in the Nashville area with an interest in Lean (even if you have no knowledge or experience), we’d love to hear from you. Please enjoy this message from Nashville CoP Chair Denis Stroup about the value of getting involved with our community and how you can help.

Save the Date!

Be on the lookout for these exciting events being planned for 2026. Once they are on the events calendar you will be able to register to attend. We are excited to see you!

  • 1/15 - Congress Recap Panel

  • 2/3 - High Performing Leadership - Collaborative Leadership Behavior / Stakeholder Engagement

  • 3/18 - Owners Forum - virtual event

  • 5/12 - Fireside Chat with Joe Donarumo - virtual event

  • 6/9 - Social Mixer - Nashville Sounds

  • 7/14 - Modular Power Solutions

  • 8/11 - Lean Simulation - Flow or Pull Planning

  • 9/15 - Gemba Tour

  • 11/10 - 2026 Retrospective - Programming Fodder

  • 12/8 - Holiday Social - TBD

Core Members

2026
  • Leader - Denis Stroup, Barge Design Solutions
  • Vice Leader - Eric Guffey, Messer Construction
  • Events Leader - Sandy Hankiewicz, Rosendin Electric
  • Communications Leader - Will Cassetty, HCA Healthcare
  • Member - Michael Gallagher, Turner Construction Company
  • Member - LW Canter, Inline Electric Supply Company, Inc.
  • Member - Walter Smith, Grace
  • Leader Emeritus - Rachel Waner, JE Dunn

Annual Sponsors

The Nashville CoP would like to thank our 2026 sustaining sponsors whose contribution help fund local events and workshops to promote awareness and adoption of Lean.

Nashville CoP Sustaining Sponsors - 2026

Upcoming Local Events

14
Tue
Apr

Introduction to Target Value Delivery

Nashville Community of Practice
12
Tue
May

Fireside Chat with Joe Donarumo [Virtual Event]

Nashville Community of Practice
11
Thu
Jun

Nashville Sounds Social

Nashville Community of Practice

Upcoming National Events

13
Mon
Apr

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National
15
Wed
Apr

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National
24
Fri
Apr

Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design

Webinar
06
Wed
May

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National
08
Fri
May

LCI Owners Lean Coffee

LCI National
11
Mon
May

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National
12
Tue
May

Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly

LCI National
03
Wed
Jun

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National
04
Thu
Jun

LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee

LCI National
10
Wed
Jun

The Lean Marketplace

LCI National
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Field Crew Huddle

Explore the Field Crew Huddle website to see how community of practice members are contributing to a platform for sharing methods, improvements and lessons learned on project sites or shops. Want to be featured? Now accepting submissions.

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