San Diego

LCI Community of Practice

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San Diego, CA

If you are interested in learning more about Lean project delivery, join the more than 600 professionals that have participated and learned from events hosted by the San Diego Community of Practice since 2007. The CoP offers a learning program every other month that covers a Lean-related topic, project, or subject matter including interactive simulations. 

Our Impact

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If you are new to Lean, the CoP provides a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn more about Lean practices on capital project planning, design, fabrication and construction. If you are a seasoned Lean practitioner, consider sharing your knowledge with the greater San Diego community. To learn more contact Thais Alves or Yvette Wu.

Core Members

San Diego CoP
2021-22
  • Leader - Yvette Wu, HMC Architects
  • Vice Leader - John Turner, Gafcon
  • Events Leader, Leader Emeritus - Thais Alves, San Diego State University
  • Leader Emeritus - Dan Shirkey, Balfour Beatty
  • Leader Emeritus - Dave Umstot, Umstot Solutions
  • Member - Chad Closs, Degenkolb
  • Member - Paul Ericson, Stantec
  • Member - Steve Wilson, HMC Architects
  • Member - Amy Engel, University of California San Diego
  • Member - Pam Hermosillo, Sundt
  • Member - Dustin Eccles, University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
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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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Upcoming Local Events

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Upcoming National Events

05
Thu
Dec

Using Takt to Develop Project Execution Strategies

Webinar
19
Thu
Dec

Principles of Target Value Delivery (TVD)

Webinar
09
Thu
Jan

5S in Lean Construction

Webinar
23
Thu
Jan

Writing Effective RFPs for Lean Projects

Webinar
06
Thu
Feb

LCI Introduction to Lean Project Delivery

Webinar
27
Thu
Feb

NEW: LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes

Webinar
04
Fri
Apr

Lean in the Design Phase

Webinar
18
Fri
Apr

Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design

Webinar
08
Thu
May

LCI Principles of Target Value Delivery (TVD)

Webinar
05
Fri
Sep

Introduction to the Last Planner System®

Webinar