Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

Lean Events

Collaboration & Integration

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02
Mon
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Intro to Scrum: Easier, Better Faster Construction Delivery
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
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Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, Project Delivery Services Director for The Boldt Company, The EBFC Show podcast host, and proven construction change-maker from million to billion dollar-sized projects and companies worldwide implementing Lean and Agile practices. Engineer-Manriquez helps people work twice as fast with half the effort – easier, better, and faster. Felipe is a Registered Scrum Trainer™ (RST), Registered Scrum Master™ (RSM), and enables change via work, blogging, social media, and his book. He is also a Lean Construction Institute Chairman’s Award recipient for his contributions to the industry Registration is free  •  Capacity is limited Construction Scrum: How to Deliver Projects Easier, Better, and Faster is required to attend this training – available HERE.  Local in...
03
Tue
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Wisconsin Community of Practice
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Colorado Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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  Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock....
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Building Bridges: Taboo Talks in Construction
Colorado Community of Practice
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  Representing the Owner Perspective – Sean Mulholland Representing the General Contractor Perspective – David Ramirez (Turner Construction) Representing the Trade Partner Perspective – Alan Wright (Apollo Mechanical) Representing the Designer Perspective – Vega Vashtiary (Stantec) Representing the Manufacturer Perspective – TBD Parking Garage tickets can be verified or please feel free to park on the street for free. Beverages and Food will be provided.       
04
Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Wisconsin Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 PM
MILWAUKEE AREA Lean Coffee
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!  Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This...
05
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Using Takt to Develop Project Execution Strategies
Webinar
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  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link immediately after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**
10
Tue
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Solo Lean: Flow Like Lasso
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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      Speakers: Mike Chiles. Project Director – JE Dunn Construction  Chris Koch, Lead Architect – Hollis and Miller Architects Dr. Charles Belt, Business Development Leader – Hollis and Miller Architects Eric Neill,  Senior Superintendent – JE Dunn Construction 
12
Thu
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnesota Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Lean Coffee
Minnesota Community of Practice
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Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.    Come as...
13
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Georgia Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean “Reindeer Games” Simulations
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
How to Facilitate a Retrospective
Georgia Community of Practice
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Speaker:  Jeremiah Sugarman, JE Dunn Construction Jeremiah Sugarman is the East Region Lean Services Manager at JE Dunn Construction. With over 20 years in the Design and Construction industry, he helps build high performing teams by teaching and coaching Lean principles and processes. Register today!  Capacity is limited. Breakfast and Coffee included!   Thank you to our Annual Sponsors!
18
Wed
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Northern California Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Psych Safety in Construction Teams: Unlocking Team Potential
Northern California Community of Practice
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      Speakers: Sulyn Gomez (Ph.D.), Quality Leader Sulyn is a trailblazer in integrating psychology and construction. With years of experience leading psychological safety research and initiatives, she works with diverse teams to develop practical tools and workshops that foster collaboration and inclusivity. From crafting interventions to supporting craft and admin teams in the field, her approach blends rigorous research with hands-on coaching, empowering teams to achieve sustainable success.  
19
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Principles of Target Value Delivery (TVD)
Webinar
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  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link immediately after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

National Events

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LCI Congress

October

For nearly 25 years, Congress is where your Lean community comes together for unparalleled knowledge-sharing across disciplines. Attendees come back year after year to reconnect while sharing experiences and successes—and return home with critical, actionable knowledge. Upcoming dates include:

  • 2024: Oct. 22-25, San Diego, California
  • 2025: Oct. 21-24, Arlington, Texas
  • 2026: Oct. 13-16, Atlanta, Georgia
  • 2027: Oct. 25-28, Long Beach, California
LCI Congress

Lean in Design Forum

April 30 - May 1, 2025

As a member of the design community, your involvement in the beginning of the project planning process is crucial. From saving the team from delivering projects late to ensuring the greatest value in these projects, your role is vital to your team’s success. Lean in design can help you continue to exceed expectations!

SAVE THE DATE
2025 Design Forum
Palmer House, Chicago
April 30-May 1, 2025

Lean in Design Forum

Webinars

Virtual Learning Sessions

Expand your Lean education with no travel downtime or lost work days. LCI offers webinars on a variety of Lean principles conducted by LCI instructors and industry experts with real life case studies and examples.

Webinars
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Respect for People

This is an event for all roles in the AEC industry. The issue of mental health and well-being effects all of us, whether we work in the Design Community (Architects, Engineers), with a trade partner, in preconstruction and estimating, or for an Owner or general contractor.

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