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Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Pathway to Certification: Your Ultimate Guide!
Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Pathway to Certification: Your Ultimate Guide!
Webinar
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<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**
10
Tue
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT: First Planner System™
Nashville Community of Practice
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT: First Planner System™
Nashville Community of Practice
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  Jason Schroeder is a former Field Operations and Project Director. He has worked as a construction leader for 26 years through positions that range from field engineer to project superintendent, general superintendent, and field operations director. He is the Owner and Lead Trainer at Elevate Construction, a company focused on elevating construction throughout the world by providing insights, solutions, and training. Recommended Reading: The First Planner System: The Project Planning System for Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents in Pre-construction – Book 2 (The Art of the Builder) by Jason Schroeder   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,...
12
Thu
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Lean Coffee
Minnesota Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
NOLA Lean’s Coaching Skills Workshop
New Orleans 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...
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
NOLA Lean’s Coaching Skills Workshop
New Orleans Community of Practice
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Instructor: Andy Fulton, Construction Accelerator is a Certified PMP, Scrum Master, and Civil Engineer with 15 years in construction management and public works, including 10 years as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer.  As COO of Construction Accelerator and lead coach for The ReAlignment Group of California, he helps teams excel through training and facilitation. Andy also drives content production for Construction Accelerator and believes in making one improvement every day. Parking lot and street parking available. Refreshments will be provided.     If you’re interested in sustaining our local Lean Community of Practice (CoP), become a 2025 Sponsor! Check out our sponsorship flyer! Our NOLA Lean CoP is led by a volunteer Core Group and connected with a broader national network...
13
Fri
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Hard Hats and High Stakes: Operational Risk in Construction Projects
Georgia Community of Practice
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
From Vision to Value: Build Better with Lean
LCI National
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Hard Hats and High Stakes: Operational Risk in Construction Projects
Georgia Community of Practice
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Free parking on-site at Barge Design’s Atlanta office. Please send any food allergies to events@leanconstruction.org  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/.  
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
From Vision to Value: Build Better with Lean
LCI National
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Why Attend? As an Owner, your primary goal is to maximize value while minimizing costs and inefficiencies. Lean Project Delivery offers a transformative approach that focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration, and the systematic elimination of waste throughout the project lifecycle. By requiring Lean methodologies in your projects, you can achieve: Enhanced Efficiency: Lean project delivery fosters seamless collaboration among all stakeholders, leading to improved workflow and reduced delays. Cost Savings: By eliminating unnecessary processes and optimizing resource utilization, Lean practices contribute to significant cost reductions. Improved Quality: A focus on value and continuous improvement ensures that the final deliverable meets or exceeds your expectations. What to Expect? This 90-minute virtual session will provide: Overview of Lean Project Delivery: Understand the...
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Tue
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Supercharging Project Flow with AI & Lean Construction
Webinar
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Decision-Making with CBA: Principles and Practices
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Mentorship Matters: Shaping the Future Together
Northern California Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Supercharging Project Flow with AI & Lean Construction
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**
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Decision-Making with CBA: Principles and Practices
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
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Speaker: John Medvec,AIA DBIA LEED® AP BD+C – Skanska USA Building Inc. is a Senior Design Integration Manager with Skanska. John is also a licensed architect and has been engaged in the AEC industry for over thirty years. John began his lean journey upon joining Skanska in 2016. John has been collaborating with, and leading teams on healthcare and higher education projects in Oregon. John will share his experience implementing the Choosing By Advantages process to facilitate consensus driven team decisions on projects here in Oregon. 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...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Mentorship Matters: Shaping the Future Together
Northern California Community of Practice
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          Mentor: Justin Wise, Principal – Stantec, is an architecture and design professional with 18 years of experience integrating the planning, design, and management of the built environment. Justin’s notable projects include multi-million dollar hospital and clinic design, as well as work in the commercial and hospitality sector. Justin is passionate about lean and integrated project delivery and actively manages several ongoing IPD/IFOA projects in California.   Mentee: Alex Marquez, Architectural Project Manager – Stantec, holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Alex is experienced in education, biotech, healthcare, church, food establishment, corporate projects, mixed use buildings and alterations.     Mentor: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, a best-selling author and keynote speaker, is the Project Delivery Services Director at The Boldt Company and host of...
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Wed
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
MILWAUKEE AREA - Lean Coffee
Wisconsin Community of Practice
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
MILWAUKEE AREA - Lean Coffee
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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Come as you are and be ready to learn! Limited off street parking in front of the office, Street parking is available. Refreshments will be provided. Capacity is limited – register today!
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Thu
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Using Takt to Develop Project Execution Strategies
Nashville Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Using Takt to Develop Project Execution Strategies
Nashville Community of Practice
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    Speakers: Matthew Jogan, vPlanner, is a leading champion of Integrated Project Delivery, an approach that leverages collaboration-facilitating technologies and lean principles to maximize overall efficiency of the design and construction supply chain. As a Project Director, he helps guide teams in the application of lean-inspired tools and methodologies including vPlanner, a leading visual planning software solution for collaborative production management. Matthew’s unique coaching style enables team members to quickly adapt new ways of thinking and become champions of change. Samir Emdanat, vPlanner, is among the industry’s most vocal advocates of Integrated Project Delivery and the use of Lean principles in design and construction. As President and Co-Founder of vPlanner, he applies his passion for collaborative methods and technologies to help...
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Fri
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
VIRTUAL Lean Coffee / Book Discussion - Choosing By Advantages: How to Make Sound Decisions
Houston Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
VIRTUAL Lean Coffee / Book Discussion - Choosing By Advantages: How to Make Sound Decisions
Houston Community of Practice
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     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/.
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Mon
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Intro to Lean: Build Better with Lean
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Intro to Lean: Build Better with Lean
LCI National
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  During this 90-minute virtual session, you will: Delve into the Why of Lean Projects that apply Lean principles experience stronger outcomes—greater schedule reliability, improved budget performance, and better stakeholder experiences. You’ll see highlights from LCI’s research to show you how Lean delivers real-world results. Explore Lean Basics Gain insight into what Lean is, and as important what it isn’t. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of Lean and see how principles, people and systems work together to create a Lean culture. Discover How LCI Can Help You Build Better Learn about the free resources LCI offers to help you get started on your Lean journey—and see how membership can take you even further with expanded tools, education, and a...
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Tue
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Toyota Plant Tour (Georgetown, KY)
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Toyota Plant Tour (Georgetown, KY)
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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  Catering at Hilton Garden Inn (after tour) 110 Grandstand Dr, Georgetown, KY 40324 Parking is available at the plant. 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/.  
25
Wed
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In Person - Lean Beer
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In Person - Lean Beer
Chicago Community of Practice
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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 group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics....
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Thu
11:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Annual Golf Outing to Benefit the Bob Krier Scholarship
Chicago Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Selecting the Dream Team for Project Success
Northern California Community of Practice
11:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Annual Golf Outing to Benefit the Bob Krier Scholarship
Chicago Community of Practice
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Lean Format: Shotgun/Scramble Team Play Each foursome plays as a team and must comprise of the following: Owner/Developer Architect/Engineer Contractor Trade Partner Lean Rules: If Player #1 is chosen to hit a shot, all players do not have to hit from the same spot if Player #1 hits a good ball. The team will go to Player #1’s ball and continue play. If Player #1 hits a poor shot, other players are allowed to hit from that spot.  Count all “Individual Strokes” that the team hits and record on the score card Count all “Team Strikes” that the team hits and record on the score card Each team will be provided a stopwatch that they must start at each hole...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Selecting the Dream Team for Project Success
Northern California Community of Practice
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The IPD Draft will give a playbook on selecting teams who are motivated to build durable and trusting relationships that are the foundation to project success. What makes a good team member? Are there repeatable characteristics that Owners place higher value on? Are there project-specific attributes Owners look for? What behaviors contribute to a toxic culture? Identify countermeasures to root out and eliminate bad behaviors. Identify tools and tactics to facilitate a high performing culture.   Speakers: Tom Martin, Sutter Health, has been leading IPD projects under IFOA contracts for eight years. He is the Leader of the LCI Northern California CoP. Tom has presented at LCI congress the last three years.     Tom Guardino, Herrero Builders, has been...
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Fri
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Elite Training Facility Project Site Visit
Colorado Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Elite Training Facility Project Site Visit
Colorado Community of Practice
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    Capacity is limited! 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/.

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LCI Congress

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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:

  • 2025: Oct. 21-24, Arlington, Texas
  • 2026: Oct. 13-16, Atlanta, Georgia
  • 2027: Oct. 25-28, Long Beach, California
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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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2025 Design Forum
Palmer House, Chicago
April 30-May 1, 2025

Lean in Design Forum

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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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