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03
Wed
03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Build Better: Member Connect
LCI National
05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Seventh Annual Bob Krier Award Night
Chicago Community of Practice
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.
05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Seventh Annual Bob Krier Award Night
Chicago Community of Practice
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  Tentative itinerary: 5:00PM-6:00PM – Networking Reception. Enjoy food and refreshments while visiting with Industry Leaders 6:00PM-6:30PM – Presentation – State of the CoP 6:30PM – 7:15PM – Dinner 7:15PM-8:00PM – Scholarship and Award Presentations 8:00PM-8:30PM – Closing Remarks, Networking, Coffee Bar/Desert    Price includes Networking reception and plated dinner. 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....
04
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes
Webinar
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee
LCI National
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes
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 within 3 business days 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, or cancel after the registration deadline, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**
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...
05
Fri
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Myths of Multitasking: How Scrum Helps Construction Teams Work Smarter
Northern California Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Myths of Multitasking: How Scrum Helps Construction Teams Work Smarter
Northern California Community of Practice
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  Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Explain why multitasking reduces productivity and how context switching creates hidden waste in construction workflows. Identify different types of work including planned work, operational work, reactive work, and unexpected interruptions. Apply Lean and Scrum patterns such as swarming, one-piece flow, and visible work boards to reduce work in process. Use a basic Scrum board to clarify priorities, improve team coordination, and support daily progress. Start small with Scrum by choosing a short-term goal, checking progress daily, and helping the team work at a sustainable pace. Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, a best-selling author and keynote speaker, is the Project Delivery Services Director at The Boldt Company and host of...
10
Wed
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Project Walk: Sutter Medical Center - 42 Bed Expansion Gemba
Northern California Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Project Walk: Sutter Medical Center - 42 Bed Expansion Gemba
Northern California Community of Practice
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    James Cahoon (R&S Construction) LEED AP, DBIA, is a Senior Project Manager with Rudolph and Sletten’s Roseville office. With over 26 years of experience, he has built a strong reputation in healthcare construction, delivering high-quality medical facilities on time and within budget. He played a key leadership role on the Sutter Medical Center Sacramento Women’s and Children’s Center Level 5 project and is known for fostering strong team relationships from design through project delivery. Jeffrey Long (Stantec Architecture) Jeffrey has been a key part of delivering Architectural project management for Sutter Health IFOA and Kaiser Permanente work. He has served as Design Team Leader for hospital projects in the IPD environment for six years. Jeffrey’s key strengths are...
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Thu
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Lean Construction Education Program (AGC)
Michigan Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Nashville Sounds Social
Nashville Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Lean Construction Education Program (AGC)
Michigan Community of Practice
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  Click the link below for detailed info regarding each unit: https://www.agc.org/education/lean-construction-education-program   Instructors: LaShira Champion-King – Quality & Innovation Director, Walbridge is dedicated to improving project delivery, helping many construction project teams adopt the continual improvement mindset. She shares her knowledge and experience in providing value while minimizing waste. With over 20 years of experience, she is enthusiastic about helping people transform to make their project delivery excellent. LaShira is a member of the Core Team for the LCEP 2.0 revision and a Core Team Member of the LCI Michigan CoP Tariq Abdelhamid, PhD, PMP, CM-Lean is an Associate Professor and Chief Lean Enterprise and Analytics Officer at Michigan State University. With over 30 years of experience—including training at Ford and mentorship by...
05:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Nashville Sounds Social
Nashville Community of Practice
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      Parking available around the stadium. Recommended parking is in the Sounds Garage located at corner of Rep. John Lewis Way & Harrison Street. Parking costs are not included in the registration fee. Ball Park food will be available between 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, mac & cheese, cookies, Pepsi products, and water. Drink tickets will be distributed upon entry to seating area. The event will be hosted in the Coors Light Home Run Porch (use Left Field Entrance for closest entry). A few game day reminders: First Horizon Park is cashless, and a clear bag policy (all bags must be clear and no larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″)....
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Fri
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Off Site Manufacturing by Ezarc
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Off Site Manufacturing by Ezarc
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
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Key points in Lean as applied to OSM: Define Value: OSM takes on-site labor and moves it off-site. This allows for cost-effectiveness and construction schedules of OSM components that run concurrently with on-site activities. Value stream: OSM eliminates waste in various areas through coordination and planning. A key component of this is the BIM/VDC work that reduces re-work, waste, and delays. Flow: OSM relies on continuous flow throughout the process. Careful coordination of design, detailing, BIM/VDC, procurement, long lead items, shop production, OSM integration, and trade coordination is all critical to maximize efficiencies and reduce non-productive activities. Pull and JIT: Space and storage areas are limited and a critical component of OSM. Just-in-Time ordering, production, logistics, and integration are all...
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...
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Tue
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Project Tour: Lean in Action at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Project Tour: Lean in Action at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Nate Elting   McCarthy Building Companies a Sr. Project Manager and has been with the company for 10 years. He has worked in the construction industry since 2014, serving in both field and project management roles. Nate has used the Last Planner System for many years and brings a practical, field-tested perspective on how LPS can support better planning, coordination, and follow-through on complex projects.   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...
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Wed
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Unmanaged Constraints: Take Back Control of Your Schedule
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Unmanaged Constraints: Take Back Control of Your Schedule
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Jesse Hernandez  Depth Builder I take a “pico y pala” approach to training—focused on execution, not buzzwords. As Principal Owner of Depth Builder LLC, I’ve worked with construction teams nationwide and seen that leaders who put people first consistently outperform the rest. They earn trust, retain talent, and deliver reliable results. My mission is to equip construction leaders with the mindset and practical processes to improve outcomes while building strong relationships.   Parking available onsite. Light refreshments will be 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...
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Thu
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LCI Aligning Project Success with Conditions of Satisfaction
Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LCI 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 within 3 business days 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**
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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...
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Wed
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Reducing Chaos in Design & Construction: An Introduction to Lean
New England Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Reducing Chaos in Design & Construction: An Introduction to Lean
New England Community of Practice
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                            Rather than focusing on tools or formal Lean methods, the discussion will center on: The real challenges participants are experiencing on current projects What Lean thinking actually means in a design and construction context Why many problems are rooted in how work is organized, not in individual performance How teams can begin approaching work differently using the knowledge already in the room No prior Lean knowledge is required. This session is intended for people at any experience level who are interested in improving how work gets done. The session will be highly interactive, with breakout discussions and guided dialogue that allow participants to learn from one another...
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Thu
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Beer (Happy Hour)
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Beer (Happy Hour)
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
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training June 2026
LCI National
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training June 2026
LCI National
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      Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification — Virtual Training Earn your Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification through this skills-based virtual training that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. Format: This is a blended virtual course. You’ll complete 2 hours of self-paced pre-work online, followed by a live 8-hour virtual instructor-led session. To earn your certification, you must complete all pre-work and be present for the entire virtual instructor-led session. Additionally, you will need to pass an online exam administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The cost of all materials and the exam are included in your registration fee. Your...

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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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