Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

Lean Events

Collaboration & Integration

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04
Tue
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Nashville Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
8 Wastes of Lean
Nashville Community of Practice
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  Parking available on surface lots adjacent to building. Light snacks available.  
05
Wed
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Wisconsin Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Construction Owners Panel Discussion - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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  Speakers: Kyle Alvarez, Advocate Aurora John Hogerty, Bergstrom Automotive Troy Beyer, Galloway Company Alan Gasvoda, Milwaukee Tool Doors will open at 3:30 pm Presentation is from 4:00 to 5:00 Don’t forget to bring a friend or co-worker! Capacity is limited for this free event!  Please preregister. Light refreshments will be served. Park in the visitor lot and enter through the front doors.
06
Thu
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NEW: Aligning Project Success with Conditions of Satisfaction
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**
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Introduction to Lean Project Delivery
Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
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    Learning Objectives: Gain an understanding of the breakdowns with current project delivery methods, discover the goals and benefits of implementing Lean. Understand the Foundation of Lean as Six Tenets and identify the Eight Wastes as relevant to design and construction. Recognize that Lean is a shift in thinking and behaviors leading to high-performing teams.  Discover key Lean practices and tools which result in increased collaboration and improved project outcomes.   Speaker:   Blake Tormey, KHS&S Contractors Blake is responsible for driving Lean development company-wide at KHS&S focusing on continuous improvement, implementation and improvements of the Last Planner System, and reinforcement of our own internal Lean Value Added foundational behaviors. He is also charged with creating and delivering internal...
07
Fri
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Exclusive Guided Tour of the LCI Member Hub!
LCI National
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LEARN HOW YOU CAN BUILD BETTER WITH LEAN Register now for a guided tour of the LCI Member Hub!  You have your choice of one of four tours: March 7th – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern March 10th – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern March 21st – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern March 28th – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern The construction industry continually faces challenges related to time, finances, and resource utilization. Lean can improve project outcomes and worker satisfaction by optimizing logistics, fostering collaborative environments, reducing waste, and delivering greater value to stakeholders. Ready to learn how your company can build better with Lean? Register now and join your industry peers on the LCI Member...
11
Tue
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT: Study Action Team Book Review: 2 Second Lean (Final Session)
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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  The book can be found in several formats free of charge at:  https://paulakers.net/books/2-second-lean. Joshua Thrap, Hy-Vee Construction  will lead our discussion.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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/.
12
Wed
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LCI National
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lean Construction Institute Virtual Town Hall
LCI National
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This isn’t just another meeting—it’s your chance to hear what’s happening at LCI, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of the LCI community. We’re keeping things interactive, so come ready to engage, ask questions, and connect with fellow members. What’s on the agenda? LCI State of the Union – Quick updates on certification, events, research, and more Open Mic Q&A – Your chance to speak up and ask what’s on your mind Lean Coffee Lite – Small group discussions on what you need most to succeed Report Out & Wrap-Up – Sharing insights and next steps Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you! Whether you’re new to LCI or have been with us for years,...
13
Thu
08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Minnesota Community of Practice
08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bottlenecks - Finding and Fixing Them (Interactive Workshop)
Minnesota Community of Practice
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        Speakers: Terri Erickson, Kata Consulting Terri Erickson is the founder and managing principal of Kata Consulting. She is dedicated to advancing the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) Industry by enhancing workflow efficiency, fostering continuous improvement, and maximizing team potential and job satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience as a structural engineer, she has now focused on applying lean methodologies to management challenges as a full-time management consultant. Rick Bernett Rick has over 30 years of operations management experience, including high-volume assembly as well as made-to-order job shops. He specializes in small to mid-sized operations with engineering and manufacturing processes. An expert in Lean techniques, he teaches operations management at a local university and advises the...
14
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Georgia Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
5S Training / Logistics Tour
Georgia Community of Practice
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Speaker:  Mary Grace Edwards, McKenney’s Mary Grace Edwards is a Senior Quality Analyst at McKenney’s, Inc, a leading mechanical contracting firm. With six years of experience working in the design and construction industry, she plays a key role in driving lean processes. Her expertise includes conducting root cause analysis to mitigate quality risks, leading a company-wide continuous improvement program to identify waste, implementing 5S principles in logistics spaces, and more. Recommended Reading: Lean Construction Blog: 5S 101   Register today!  Capacity is limited. This event is sponsored by  LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information,...
18
Tue
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
The Intelligence Revolution: AI Through the Lean Lens
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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Networking happy hour following the session (5:00-6:00pm) Learning Objectives: • Why AI is Poised to be a Positive Disruption to the AEC Industry. • What AI applications support the 6 core principles of Lean. • How to get started developing and implementing AI strategies. • What the importance of Organizational and Project Data Structuring is and the role it plays with AI. Speakers: Ryan Dobbins, KLH Engineers, brings 25 years of experience in construction logistics, field operations, manufacturing, and project management to KLH Engineers. As Vice President of Strategic Growth, he leads the software engineering department, focusing on leadership development, innovation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in workflows across the organization and its’ projects. Since joining KLH in 2022, Ryan has...
20
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Chicago Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
IN-PERSON Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
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        Park in lot adjacent to the building. Coffee will be provided. Registration is free – Please pre-register.
27
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LCI Integrating Gemba Walks for Continuous Improvement
Webinar
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<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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!<br /><br />**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.

Respect for People

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