Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

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.

Speaker: Christian Pikel, Managing Principal, The ReAlignment Group, has spent his 25+ year career in the construction industry focused primarily on collaborative methods of project delivery and continuous improvement. Starting out in in design-build, he has been engaged in integrated project delivery for over 14 years first as a collaborative partner, then as an owner project lead and now consulting coaching. A balance of diverse construction experiences, lean production & process improvement focus, and intuitive facilitation skills allows Christian to coach from a unique perspective, create Ah-ha moments and relationships across all levels of the project org chart.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide...

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...

  Speaker: Sandy Hankiewicz, Rosendin Electric, has 15 years of focused experience in electrical construction spanning Healthcare, Manufacture ring, and Data Centers. As a site Lead PM with Rosendin in TN she was named one of the Top 25 women in Mission Critical Technology in 2023. She brings a strategic approach to maintaining high-stakes assignments, ensuring every facet of the project is aligned with all parties in a one team approach. She started her Lean journey in 2022 and was named Event Chair in 2025. Parking is located directly in front of the Main office entrance. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Signed NDA, PPE High Vis Vest, gloves, safety glasses, and high ankle boots on production floor no exceptions....

          Plenty of free parking The cost of registration includes two drink tickets for beer, cider, wine, cocktails or soft drinks. Appetizers/snacks will also be provided.  

  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link within 5 business days of 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**

  Speakers: Jessica Sweeney, BWBR Aaron Bock, EUA  Parking available in the attached parking garage – entrance off of W Johnson St. as well as Overture Center Parking Garage at 318 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI. 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. 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...

      Learning Objectives: Understand the breakdowns in current project delivery methods and 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 that result in increased collaboration and improved project outcomes.   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...

      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...

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...

Whether you’re exploring technologies, consulting services, coaching, or professional tools, this event offers a curated platform to discover offerings that drive real results. Vendors, technology providers, and consultants will showcase solutions that support Lean principles and help teams reduce waste, improve flow, and deliver more value. Sessions will be held from 11:00 AM- 3:45 PM (Eastern) on July 22, July 29, November 13, and November 20.  Attendees will automatically be registered for all sessions. If you are disappointed to have missed the sessions held on June 10, June 17, or November 13, we’ve got your back. The sessions were recorded and will be featured on the LCI website. If you are registered, you will receive a notice when the recordings...

  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link within 5 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**

  Speaker: BARBARA J. JACKSON, PH.D., Barbara Jackson LLC Dr. Barbara Jackson is one of the AEC industry’s most respected thought leaders, specializing in leadership, culture, design-build, integrated project leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizational transformation. With 20 years of experience as a project estimator, senior project manager, and President of Design/Build Services Inc., she brings deep industry expertise. View Barbara’s Bio Here! Beverages & Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. 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. By attending an LCI Event, you are...

What does it actually look like when a construction company commits to building better? For LCI corporate members, it starts with access — to knowledge, to tools, and to a community of Lean practitioners who are working through the same challenges you are. This virtual free one-hour session gives you an unfiltered look at what’s available to LCI members — and what it could mean for your team. What becomes possible LCI corporate membership opens the door to resources and community specifically designed for the way construction professionals work. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover: On-demand webinar recordings, whitepapers, eLearning modules, and past Congress presentations Expert-curated Lean best practice guides Members Only Lean Coffees for owners and Lean practitioners...