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05
Wed
03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Build Better: Member Connect
LCI National
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
AI PANEL DISCUSSION - AI in Action: What's Possible Today?
Wisconsin 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.
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
AI PANEL DISCUSSION - AI in Action: What's Possible Today?
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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3:30 – 4:00 pm Registration and networking 4:00 – 5:30 pm Panel Discussion and questions 5:30 – 6:30 pm Optional networking and discussions with Document Crunch representative. Panelists: Mike C. Perry is Director of Project Delivery Services at The Boldt Company, where he assists in the integration of AI, automation, and lean practices into construction project delivery. With 16 years in the construction industry a prior career in Information Technology, healthcare operations, and process improvement, Mike brings a unique cross-industry lens to digital transformation. Matthew Coakley is a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at Trimble, where he partners with leading construction companies to leverage AI to reduce risk, improve collaboration, and streamline contract management. With more than a decade of experience...
06
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2 Lean Coaches Analyze LPS Successes/Failures
AI PANEL DISCUSSION - AI in Action: What's Possible Today?
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Why Can't We Lean? A Lean Construction Conversation & Carnival Experience
Chicago Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2 Lean Coaches Analyze LPS Successes/Failures
AI PANEL DISCUSSION - AI in Action: What's Possible Today?
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<br />Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive a confirmation message within 4 hours 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, 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**
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Why Can't We Lean? A Lean Construction Conversation & Carnival Experience
Chicago Community of Practice
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Whether you’re new to Lean or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, you’ll leave with: New connections and relationships Fresh perspectives on industry challenges Practical tools and ideas to take back to your projects A renewed commitment to creating more value with less waste As you’ll see from the diversity of our panelists, this event is truly for everyone. Bring your field teams. Bring your office colleagues. Bring your project teams. Bring an owner. Bring the person you’ve been meaning to introduce to Lean thinking. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or simply Lean-curious, this event offers something for everyone—and just might change the way you think about building better. Less waste. More value. More fun. One event. Two experiences. Endless...
07
Fri
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
8th Lean Industry Day
San Diego Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
NOLA LCI Group Rebound!
New Orleans Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee
LCI National
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
8th Lean Industry Day
San Diego Community of Practice
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Enter ‘SDSU Parking Structure 7’ into navigation for directions. Signs will be located at the structure entrance on 55th street, and throughout the structure to direct you down to the lower level’s reserved section near the elevators.   Owners and Students register free of charge Sponsorship Opportunities are available!
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
NOLA LCI Group Rebound!
New Orleans Community of Practice
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Parking Lot is located across the street. Light breakfast and refreshments 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 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/.
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...
10
Mon
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
LCI and DBIA-MAR Mingle Meeting
DC Metro Community of Practice
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
LCI and DBIA-MAR Mingle Meeting
DC Metro Community of Practice
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This event is sponsored by:             AND       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/.
11
Tue
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
6th Annual Lean Golf
Wisconsin Community of Practice
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly
LCI National
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
6th Annual Lean Golf
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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    Agenda: 9:00 – 9:30am – Registration 9:30 – 10:00am Program 10am – Shotgun Start 2:00pm – Raffle and Networking Reception
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly
LCI National
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Who should attend Marketing/communications leaders, BD, and anyone who supports brand storytelling at LCI member companies. Why join Leave with: A clear understanding on how to highlight your company stories in LCI channels Direct contacts and answers from LCI staff. Peer ideas from other member marketers. What we’ll cover Member Retrospectives (Lean in Action Webinar): submission process for member to member webinars using the “what was done / what worked / what didn’t / lessons / advice” framework. 5 Questions With… spotlight: interview prompts, where features appear, and what assets to send. Project Highlights: fields to prepare (timeline, collaborators, Lean methods, outcomes, images) so your projects get featured. Company Recognition: how to share awards and wins (what info to include...
13
Thu
02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
The Airplane Simulation: Flow and Batch Size in Construction with LEGOs™
Nashville Community of Practice
02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
The Airplane Simulation: Flow and Batch Size in Construction with LEGOs™
Nashville Community of Practice
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  Event Agenda: 2:30 – 3:00pm – Networking 3:00 – 4:45pm – Main Program 4:45 – 5:00 pm – Wrap up Speaker: Rachel Waner, JE Dunn Construction, has 14 years of Lean construction experience spanning the energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial sectors. As a Lean Manager with JE Dunn Construction in Nashville she has coached dozens of teams on lean tools and culture, including the Last Planner System, 5S, and Small Wins. She is passionate about helping teams reduce waste and frustration by centering the people closest to the work and developing environments with healthy conflict and high trust. Parking available in Neuhoff complex, validation available. Light refreshments will be provided. Capacity is limited! LCI events, including Community of Practice...
14
Fri
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
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...
17
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...
18
Tue
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Beyond the Build: Respect for People Is a Leadership Responsibility [VIRTUAL EVENT]
St. Louis Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Behaviors to Build a High-Performance Team in a Megaproject
Northern California Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Beyond the Build: Respect for People Is a Leadership Responsibility [VIRTUAL EVENT]
St. Louis Community of Practice
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You will leave with: A clear, practical framework for how Respect for People translates into daily leadership decisions on your projects The specific tools Chick-fil-A uses to build goals, track leading indicators, and drive accountability across every stakeholder Real stories of overcoming adversity through team empowerment, disciplined planning, and Lean execution Three takeaways from each section you can bring back to your team immediately regardless of your role This session is designed for GCs, Owners, Trade Partners, and Designers who are ready to move beyond Lean as a concept and lead in a way that produces real outcomes for real people. Speaker: Jeff Shaw, Chick-fil-A, is a construction and development leader specializing in Lean Construction, operational excellence, and restaurant development....
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Behaviors to Build a High-Performance Team in a Megaproject
Northern California Community of Practice
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      Speakers: Sean Franklin is a Senior Project Manager at Sutter Health, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over two decades of dedicated project management experience within the Sutter Health system, he specializes in overseeing complex facility projects and leading IPD projects.   John Eberhard is a highly accomplished, results-driven General Superintendent at DPR Construction, based out of Danville, California. With extensive senior-level leadership experience in the commercial construction industry, John excels at managing large-scale, technically complex projects. He is a Lean leader challenging the industry with Last Planner & progressive Takt processes. Melissa Barry, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a Principal and Senior Project Architect in HOK’s San Francisco studio. With over 18 years of industry...
19
Wed
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
AMFP & LCI Joint Program: Advancing Healthcare Through Collaborative Delivery
Colorado Community of Practice
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
AMFP & LCI Joint Program: Advancing Healthcare Through Collaborative Delivery
Colorado Community of Practice
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  Key Topics: Real-world applications of Lean in healthcare project delivery Lessons learned implementing CBA and TVD How owners, designers, builders, and trade partners collaborate differently on Lean projects Overcoming barriers to Lean adoption Measuring success and demonstrating value The future of collaborative project delivery in healthcare   Panelists: Brandon Moore, JEDunn Romano Nickerson, Boulder Associates Mark Montgomery, WSP Sam Hamilton, Encore Electric Moderator: TBD Light refreshments will be served. 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...
20
Thu
02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
The Origins and Future of Lean Construction
New England Community of Practice
02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
The Origins and Future of Lean Construction
New England Community of Practice
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Participants will: Learn how Lean Construction and the Last Planner System developed and how these support projects succeed. See practical examples of Last Planner System implementation on real projects. Participate in hands-on activities that make the system easier to understand and apply. Consider how Lean Construction can continue evolving to meet the industry’s future needs. After the workshop, attendees are invited to a Peruvian-flavor happy hour featuring a special cultural presentation by Pumawari Tusuy Boston in honor of Glenn’s contribution to the industry. Glenn Ballard, PhD, is one of the founders of Lean Construction and a co-founder of the Lean Construction Institute and the International Group for Lean Construction. He developed the Last Planner System and has spent decades advancing...
21
Fri
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training August 2026
LCI National
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Target Value Delivery in Action
The Origins and Future of Lean Construction
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training August 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...
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Target Value Delivery in Action
Mental Health First Aid Training August 2026
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Registration for this workshop will close on August 14. Once registered, you’ll receive a series of emails leading up to the event with everything you need to prepare—technical onboarding instructions, what to expect, and more. You’ll receive separate messages with your Zoom links to join the live session, and to prework to prepare prior to the first class. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made up to 14 days before the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 3-14 days before the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 48 hours or less prior to the event will not receive a refund, but participants will retain access to all materials. No cash refunds will be issued due to technical issues on...
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Tue
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Build Better: LCI Membership from the Inside
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Build Better: LCI Membership from the Inside
LCI National
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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...
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Fri
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jamerson & Bauwens Prefabrication Office Tour
Chicago Community of Practice
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jamerson & Bauwens Prefabrication Office Tour
Chicago Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Ryan Woosley, Senior Project Manager – Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. Parking Lot in Front and Rear of Building Snacks and Drinks will be provided.  Registration is free – Please pre-register. 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...

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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
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  • 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

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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.

Respect for People

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