Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

Join us for a. IN-PERSON Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. 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...

Telling the story of a multi-office design firm that had a whole department leave at one of its main offices. I used the A3 process to rally engineers from other offices, create consensus and implement a plan for improvement.  Speaker: Ethan Grossman, PE, LEED, AL, CPD, Associate at JB&BEthan earned his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University Long Beach and moved to Boston in 1998. He has worked in manufacturing, machine design, and application engineering. He currently helps design Plumbing & Fire Protection systems for a variety of buildings. 

The Airplane Game is a simulation in which teams use LEGOs to build Airplanes. Through multiple rounds, teams will explore how small changes in a production system can produce a better experience and higher production.  Participants will learn how smaller batches and pull systems can have a fantastic experience for the people doing the work while producing more airplanes. Speakers: Jason Klous is a Principal with LeanProject, a consulting company focused on Lean transformations in the construction industry. Jason has diverse experience in the construction industry and has long focused on continuous improvement and teaching and training others. As a Principal at LeanProject, Jason has helped teams in design and construction worldwide. He has helped teams deliver mega-projects in Brazil,...

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. 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...

5S Lean is an organizational method that aims to improve workplace efficiency and productivity by optimizing the use of space, tools, and time. In the construction and fabrication industry, implementing 5S Lean can lead to significant benefits, such as reduced waste, improved safety, and increased quality. Archer Mechanical’s team has over 20 years of experience in Lean fabrication, and they have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that 5S implementation can have on a project’s success. By establishing clear standards for workplace organization and maintenance, 5S Lean can help teams minimize errors, avoid delays, and ultimately deliver projects on time and within   budget. Furthermore, the method encourages a culture of continuous improvement, empowering workers to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and improve...

Please join us for this hands-on introduction to Kanban Method! We’ll start off with a production simulation activity. Then we’ll talk about the fundamentals of kanban, introduce a few flow concepts, and show real example applications. Finally, we’ll break into teams to design a simple pull-production system and build a kanban board. You’ll leave ready to try it out and practice on your own. Speaker:  Jeff Loeb – Lean Director, Electronics, Jacobs   Event includes heavy starters, enough to count as dinner yet suitable for ‘grazing’ during the 4-hour program. Bottled water plus a mix of sodas. Beer and wine.

Join us for the first installment in the Greater Des Moines Target Value Delivery series. This meeting will provide an overview on TVD and dive into Establishing Value in the first phase. Teams are often assembled after many important decisions have been made that can affect the cost and value of a project. TVD strives to involve key players early to help guide owners in establishing value on their projects for improved outcomes. We’ll review tools and tactics such as: Business Case review, Determining Allowable Cost, and High Performing Teams that are frequently used. Speaker: Trevor Otto, J.E. Dunn ConstructionTrevor is an Estimating Manager at JE Dunn who has been involved in implementing TVD on projects and educating others around...

An evening of networking and knowledge exchange at our exclusive Lean Construction Expert Speed Dating event! The feedback we heard from this community is that people are eager to engage with Lean experts. What’s valuable is to be able to ask questions that pertain to your current challenge. At Lean Speed Dating, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn from industry experts, each specializing in a different Lean Construction topic. The event kicks off with appetizers and drinks, allowing you to fuel up and connect with fellow professionals. Then, get ready to rotate among the experts, spending quality time with each one to gain insights, ask questions, and expand your network. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your...

An evening of networking and knowledge exchange at our exclusive Lean Construction Expert Speed Dating event! The feedback we heard from this community is that people are eager to engage with Lean experts. What’s valuable is to be able to ask questions that pertain to your current challenge. At Lean Speed Dating, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn from industry experts, each specializing in a different Lean Construction topic. The event kicks off with appetizers and drinks, allowing you to fuel up and connect with fellow professionals. Then, get ready to rotate among the experts, spending quality time with each one to gain insights, ask questions, and expand your network. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your...

Staying within the allowable budget and ensuring the team’s innovation increases value to the customer and decreases waste are attributes of successful project delivery and can be achieved through Target Value Delivery (TVD). In the Target Value Delivery webinar, you will gain an understanding of the phases and key components of TVD and will discover how the components interact together to improve the process and outcome of the project. This webinar will introduce a repeatable approach to exploring value and empowering your team to optimize the return on investment for the project.  Learning Objectives: Define the meaning of Target Value Delivery and understand the intent of the approach. Define relevant terminology required for implementing TVD and understand the interconnectedness of...

Join us for a Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. Participants from cross functional roles such as designers, contractors, owners, trade partners and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!!

Join us at this year’s Lean in Design Forum! This year’s theme is The Future of Design: Adaptability and Agility.  Attendees will find immense value in  Presentations from experienced Lean practitioners Interactive learning roundtables Lean in design phase education sessions Networking among Lean practitioners with passion for collaboration, creativity and efficient project delivery Your registration includes the Tuesday evening reception on June 20th, plus full breakfast and lunch on the days you are registered.

Join us for an In-Person Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey.  No previous Lean experience is required. 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...

People Before Tools, Culture Before Rules– Jesse and Jennifer Just as with any tool on the jobsite – from the simplest hand tool to the most sophisticated technology – the tools are there to help people do their jobs within their teams. Lean tools are no different. Yet, it is easy to forget this when we try to implement Lean tools with a prescriptive approach, rather than focusing first on people. This session will examine how Robins & Morton learned that lesson early in the company’s Lean journey, and how they overcame that by demonstrating that they cared about people, Then, how they used that as a foundation to build a culture of engagement, participation, and shared goals. Other panelists...

Join  us for an IN-PERSON Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean  endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and  low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean  community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the  issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean  Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. Participants  from cross functional roles such as designers, contractors, owners,  trade partners and associations propose discussion topics around any  subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT  DISCUSSION TOPICS!! Each proposer takes 15-30 seconds to pitch their  topic, written on a sticky note, to the group....

Bob Krier was one of the founding members of LCI Chicago Community of Practice. An annual scholarship is awarded in his memory, which is to designed to recognize and encourage excellence in the Lean approach to design and construction.Registration is per teams of four. All members of your foursome must be registered  at the same time. A name, phone number and email address is required for each person. Event Registration Fee Includes: Lunch Green Fees for Foursome –  (18) Holes  Heavy Apps / Open Bar  Scholarship Donation Schedule: 11 AM – Registration Opens 12:30PM – Call to Carts 1PM – Shotgun Start 4PM – Reception  Open Bar Heavy Apps 5PM – Award Announcement Lean Format: Shotgun/Scramble Team Play  Each foursome plays as...