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03
Fri
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee
LCI National
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Your questions deserve real conversation — and this is the space for it. Join fellow LCI Corporate Members for a free, open-format Lean Coffee session facilitated by LCI-Certified Professional in Construction (CPC) David MacKay. This relaxed, peer-driven format puts the agenda in your hands, giving you the chance to explore the topics that matter most to your Lean journey right now. When you register, you’ll be invited to submit a topic or question for discussion. Before the event, you’ll receive a survey listing all submitted topics so you can vote on what the group digs into — making the most of every minute together. No slides. No presentations. Just candid, focused conversation with your peers. Space is limited to LCI...
08
Wed
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Work Planning Simulation
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Work Planning Simulation
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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    Parking is available in the Parking Garage to the South.  Take the elevator to the 3rd floor to check in. Refreshments and snacks provided.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://leanconstruction.org/privacy-policy/.
09
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Takt Simulation
Minnesota Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley 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....
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Takt Simulation
Minnesota Community of Practice
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  Speakers: Jack Tift is a Lean leader at M.A. Mortenson Company, supporting the Minneapolis Operating Group. He focuses on implementing Kaizen-based continuous improvement across commercial construction projects, coaching field leaders, and developing Lean capability from project leadership to the craft workforce. Jack is passionate about improving flow, reducing overburden, and making work easier for the people doing the work through practical Lean systems and hands-on learning. Lindsay Cabel is a Planning & Scheduling Manager at Mortenson Co, bringing deep experience in project planning, scheduling, and field execution across complex construction projects. With a background in structural engineering and construction management, she partners with project teams to develop reliable plans that support flow, coordination, and successful delivery. Lindsay is passionate...
10
Fri
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
LCI's Lean in the Design Phase
Webinar
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
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Lean practitioners from LCI corporate members are invited to join us for a Lean Practitioner Lean Coffee. While the event will follow the format of a typical Lean Coffee, participation will be limited to those who are Lean practitioners. A Lean Practitioner is defined as someone who is consistently implementing Lean practices in work. This Lean Coffee is for you if: You are a professional who actively applies Lean principles and tools You are responsible for driving Lean methodologies and practices within your organization at any level You are the internal Lean champion or Lean leader within your organization To ensure that the conversation is robust and relevant, please register only if you meet the above and are ready to contribute...
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
LCI's Lean in the Design Phase
Webinar
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  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts. You will receive an email with the webinar registration link within 3 business days of 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**
13
Mon
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage
LCI National
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From core practices like PDCA, eliminating waste, and Respect for People, you’ll leave with a clear picture of why Lean improves predictability, collaboration, and outcomes—and how teams translate theory into day-to-day behaviors. You’ll also get pointers to LCI learning pathways, research one-pagers, and community touchpoints you can use to keep momentum after the session and other options to explore at your own pace. What you’ll learn The headline evidence linking Lean intensity to better schedule, cost, and team results. How specific Lean methods create reliable workflow and reduce waste. Practical next steps: where to start, common pitfalls, and resources to sustain progress. Who should attend Owners, designers, general contractors, and trade partners who want a clear, evidence- based view of...
14
Tue
02:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Introduction to Target Value Delivery
Nashville Community of Practice
02:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Introduction to Target Value Delivery
Nashville Community of Practice
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      Speakers: Denis Stroup, Barge Design Solutions, is a licensed architect with over 30 years’ experience focusing on integrated lean project delivery and healthcare design.  Denis has a passion for building and sustaining a culture that fosters a highly collaborative environment where people do their best work. Rachel Waner, J.E. Dunn Construction has 13 years of Lean construction experience spanning the energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial sectors. As a Lean Manager with JE Dunn Construction in Nashville she has coached dozens of teams on lean tools and culture, including the Last Planner System, 5S, and Small Wins. She is passionate about helping teams reduce waste and frustration by centering the people closest to the work and developing environments with...
15
Wed
11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Lean Without Permission on a "Lean" Project
Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Takt Planning Simulation
Arizona Community of Practice
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Gemba Walk followed by Lean Happy Hour
Michigan Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Build Better: Member Connect
LCI National
11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Lean Without Permission on a "Lean" Project
Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Yara Osman, Jacobs Yara Osman is a Project Manager at Jacobs with a background in architecture and over 12 years of experience leading complex projects. She integrates Lean principles into design and construction to improve collaboration, reduce waste, and deliver measurable value. Yara has guided multidisciplinary teams across diverse project types and delivery methods, embedding Agile and Lean practices to strengthen alignment, transparency, and performance.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included...
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Takt Planning Simulation
Arizona Community of Practice
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Jason Schroeder, Elevate Construction   Jason Schroeder is a lifelong builder, construction executive, author, speaker, and one of the construction industry’s most trusted voices on Lean thinking, Takt Planning, production control, and field leadership. He is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Elevate Construction, where he helps construction companies and field leaders create stable delivery systems, build strong cultures, and lead with respect for people. A recognized pioneer of Takt Planning in construction, Jason is the inventor of the Takt Production System®, the Integrated Production Control System™, and The First Planner System® —production and leadership systems designed to create flow, reliability, and dignity in construction work. At the core of everything Jason does is a clear and...
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Gemba Walk followed by Lean Happy Hour
Michigan Community of Practice
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  Gemba Tour Guide: Mark Krueger is the General Superintendent for Whiting-Turner on the COSM Detroit project. Lean Happy Hour Host: Justin Wieber is a Principal and Senior Project Manager at ROSSETTI. He is focused on improving the client experience, the project delivery, helping project teams adopt the continual improvement mindset. With over 20 years of experience, he is enthusiastic about helping people transform to make their project delivery excellent. Tour Check-In: COSM Detroit – Site Trailer Site Entrance – Monroe Street (Near Campus Martius) Detroit, MI 48226 Parking Options:  Greektown Parking Garage 1001 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226 1001 Parking Garage 69-9 State St, Detroit, MI 48226 Kennedy Square Garage 720 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Lean Happy Hour to...
03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Build Better: Member Connect
LCI National
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New to LCI corporate membership—or ready for a refresh? Join this virtual live session for a fast tour of member resources, an overview of LCI, and structured networking. Walk away with clear next steps, connections across the community, and practical ways to put member resources into action and Build Better. Who should attend: New members, new hires at member firms, and anyone wanting a concise refresh on LCI and member resources. AGENDA  Welcome & goals LCI overview Member Hub Tour Q&A Structured networking  Plus / Delta Reserve your spot for Build Better: Member Connect.
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Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee in RALEIGH
Carolinas Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Evolving Work, Evolving Leaders: A Day of High Impact Presentations
DC Metro Community of Practice
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
MEG New Capacity Excellence – Rockwell’s $2 Billion Greenfield Investment [VIRTUAL EVENT]
Minnesota Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas 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....
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee in RALEIGH
Carolinas 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...
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Evolving Work, Evolving Leaders: A Day of High Impact Presentations
DC Metro Community of Practice
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      AI: Path to Obsolescence or Transcendence? There is a real risk that AI will make us passive consumers if we are not careful.  Its speed, comprehensiveness, confidence, and exponential learning curve are seductive, powerful, and almost too easy.  So where does this leave the human knowledge worker?  Will we become obsolete or reinvent ourselves as something greater?  This session is going to look at six areas of our work – purpose & meaning, gaps/blindspots, technical knowledge, behavioral insights, collaboration, and teaching others.  We’ll look at examples of how AI can be used to make us stupider or smarter across each of these topics and hopefully leave with a much more sophisticated, intentional, compassionate, and meaningful strategy for...
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
MEG New Capacity Excellence – Rockwell’s $2 Billion Greenfield Investment [VIRTUAL EVENT]
Minnesota Community of Practice
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  Speakers: James Zwiefel of Rockwell Automation brings Smart Manufacturing initiatives to industry. He has over 25 years of experience implementing lean principles on global mega projects across multiple industries including advanced manufacturing, military & federal, and mass transit. Zwiefel challenges status quo project methodologies by expanding the project delivery team and including non-traditional stakeholders like production equipment OEMs and automation – all contributors to Total Installed Cost (TIC).  Trust, transparency, and collaboration are essential in the built environment with ever-increasing levels of complexity.  Zwiefel is Chair of Manufacturing Ecosystem Group (MEG) which is industry-focused group within LCI.    Brenden Lowe is Director, Global New Capacity – Lighthouse at Rockwell Automation. Brenden started his career at Rockwell working with OEM...
22
Wed
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
A Lean Coffee - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 08:30 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....
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago 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....
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Fri
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design
Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design
Webinar
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  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts. You will receive an email with the webinar registration link within 3 business days of 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**
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Tue
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
LCI Lean in Design Forum 2026
Design Forum
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Accountability and Reliable Promises – Sacramento Area
Northern California Community of Practice
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
LCI Lean in Design Forum 2026
Design Forum
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  The 2026 LCI Lean in Design Forum is registered with AIA CES for 6 LU|HSW credits   FEATURED SESSIONS & SPEAKERS [Wednesday, April 29th]: Keynote Address Amy Marks, Compass Datacenters Owner Perspective Panel Marco Capicchioni, UChicago Medicine & Biological Services Division | Ryan Louie, City & County of San Francisco | John Zachara, Integrated Facilities Solutions for Endeavor Health | Bill Whipple, Sutter Health | Troy Hoggard, CannonDesign Early Integration – Relationships and Responsibilities Panel Meet the 2025 Design Award and Engineering Design Award Winners Bernita Beikmann, HKS | Stan Chiu, HDR | Lupe Sanchez, Sutter Health | MiJu Kang, Sutter Health | Mike Fields, Boulder Associates | Dominic Esperanza, Southland Industries | David Sharkey, Skanska | Annmarie Thurnquist, Jacobs...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Accountability and Reliable Promises – Sacramento Area
Northern California Community of Practice
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      Instructors: Tom Martin, Sutter Health, the Regional Manager for Project Delivery in the mid-valley. Tom and his team drive capital projects from inception to first patient in all facets of ambulatory and acute care.     Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a best-selling author and keynote speaker, the Project Delivery Services Director at The Boldt Company and host of The EBFC Show podcast. Renowned for driving change in construction with Lean and Agile practices, he simplifies work processes significantly. As a Registered Scrum Trainer™ and Lean Construction Institute Chairman’s Award recipient, Felipe leads through coaching, social media, and his book, ‘Construction Scrum.’       Available public parking nearby, public transit encouraged. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. LCI...
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Wed
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Site Tour: Gaining a different Perspective on the Last Planner System®
Colorado Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Accountability and Reliable Promises – Bay Area
Northern California Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Site Tour: Gaining a different Perspective on the Last Planner System®
Colorado Community of Practice
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  Street Parking or garage parking is available. Bottled water will be available.   Bring PPE – Including boots, hard hat, gloves, safety vest, safety glasses. No short sleeves or shorts allowed. Capacity is limited! Register today! LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Accountability and Reliable Promises – Bay Area
Northern California Community of Practice
Learn more
      Instructors: Tom Martin, Sutter Health, the Regional Manager for Project Delivery in the mid-valley. Tom and his team drive capital projects from inception to first patient in all facets of ambulatory and acute care.     Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a best-selling author and keynote speaker, the Project Delivery Services Director at The Boldt Company and host of The EBFC Show podcast. Renowned for driving change in construction with Lean and Agile practices, he simplifies work processes significantly. As a Registered Scrum Trainer™ and Lean Construction Institute Chairman’s Award recipient, Felipe leads through coaching, social media, and his book, ‘Construction Scrum.’       Available public parking nearby, public transit encouraged. Appetizers and Drinks will be provided. LCI...
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Thu
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
2nd Annual LCI Northern Ohio Community of Practice Lean Mini-Golf Event
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
2nd Annual LCI Northern Ohio Community of Practice Lean Mini-Golf Event
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
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Event Champion: Sammy Saed, SME Registration includes appetizers and mini-golf. Street parking is available. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://leanconstruction.org/privacy-policy/.

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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!

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Palmer House, Chicago
April 30-May 1, 2025

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