Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

  Speaker:   Rex Miller is a pioneer in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and trust-based project delivery, with more than four decades of experience working alongside contractors, designers, owners, and trade partners on complex capital projects. He began his career in 1978 as a construction project manager and facility manager and has spent his career helping teams reduce friction, improve flow, and prevent the people-related breakdowns that derail even well-planned jobs. Rex is the author of seven books, including The Commercial Real Estate Revolution, that helped catalyze the early IPD and Lean Construction movement and earned the CoreNet Global Innovator of the Year Award. Today, he works with integrated teams on large healthcare, infrastructure, and commercial projects, bringing a practical, field-tested...

Speakers: Karen Newhouse, Director of Lean Services  – Miron Construction Jeff Brayton, Project Superintendent – Miron Construction Co., Inc 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Registration & networking 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Presentation 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Individual questions and networking   Recommended Reading: The Lean Builder, by Joe Donarumo and Keyan Zandy Park in front of the building and come in the main entrance. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Registration is free. 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....

  Host:  Tom Zahalka, Miron Construction  Park on the street outside The Sylvee, or park in the parking garage SE of the building on Livingston Street. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Registration is Free. Capacity is limited – register today!

Recommended Reading:  Seven Principles: Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry   Speaker: Henry Nutt, III – Southland Industries   Free surface parking available around building. Complimentary food and beverage included.   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/.

  Speaker: Mike Diley is the CEO of Donley’s concrete and has served as a member of our local COP for several years.       There are several public parking decks within walking distance of the jobsite. Please park above level 3 – and do not put on your PPE until you are out of the deck. Please bring your PPE – Hard Hats, Glasses, Vest, Gloves, Pants, Boots. Capacity is limited!  Register today! Thank you to our event host:

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.

  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**

You must be an employee of an LCI Owner member company to attend this event.  Agenda Overview Welcome & Introduction – Brief overview of the Lean Coffee format and tools used Discussion of Top Voted Topics – Timeboxed discussions to stay focused Reflection & Key Takeaways – Share insights from the session Plus / Delta To make the session impactful, please submit a topic or question you’d like to discuss when registering. A vote on all submitted topics will be held prior to the meeting to allow for more time to be spent in discussion. We look forward to your participation and insights.   All registrants will receive a poll 2 days prior to the session to allow you to vote on which...

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...

  Speaker:   Rex Miller is a pioneer in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and trust-based project delivery, with more than four decades of experience working alongside contractors, designers, owners, and trade partners on complex capital projects. He began his career in 1978 as a construction project manager and facility manager and has spent his career helping teams reduce friction, improve flow, and prevent the people-related breakdowns that derail even well-planned jobs. Rex is the author of seven books, including The Commercial Real Estate Revolution, that helped catalyze the early IPD and Lean Construction movement and earned the CoreNet Global Innovator of the Year Award. Today, he works with integrated teams on large healthcare, infrastructure, and commercial projects, bringing a practical, field-tested...

  Instructors: Glen Sullivan, McCarthy As a licensed Architect Sully has brought his experience on design of Hospital work to his VDC role. Using his understanding of the design processes to help to bridge between the design team and the construction team. With this knowledge he has enhanced the coordination process by working collaboratively with the design team to resolve issues.   Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction, is a National Quality Leader at DPR Construction. Paz and her team support Culture of Quality, sharing best practices, delivering training, and connecting with operations. She has a strong Lean background rooted in practice and research. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on Lean...

The parking lot will have limited availability, but street parking will be available. Capacity is limited – register today!