Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

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...

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...

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.

    Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will: Gain a clear working understanding of the Scrum framework and terminology. Understand the core roles, events, and artifacts — and how they actually function in project environments. Understand the relationship between Scrum and Lean principles See how flow, waste reduction, and respect for people connect directly to Scrum execution. Experience hands-on application of Scrum using AI tools Apply AI to enhance Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily alignment, and Retrospectives. Practice using Scrum individually and with teammates Leverage AI to accelerate planning, clarify scope, and structure continuous improvement. Identify where AI strengthens Scrum — and where it creates risk Learn how to augment team intelligence without undermining ownership, collaboration,...

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 LCI Communities of Practice Justin Wise, Stantec (Northern California CoP) | John Zachara, IFS (Chicago CoP)  ...