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Collaboration & Integration

Find upcoming events near you through LCI’s calendar of events and check back regularly for new event postings. Never miss a networking or educational opportunity when you join your local Community of Practice! Contact us with any inquiries.
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02
Wed
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Jobsite Tour - Prefab Case Study with ArchKey Technologies
Minnesota Community of Practice
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Jobsite Tour - Prefab Case Study with ArchKey Technologies
Minnesota Community of Practice
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Join Ryan Companies’ and ArchKey’s Fourth & Park project team as they walk you through their installation process, from conception in prefabrication to deployment onsite. ArchKey Solutions uses a comprehensive approach to project management combining the power of preconstruction planning, Lean construction principles, and Advanced Work Packages with execution plans for prefabrication and onsite work.
03
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Gemba Walks for Construction
Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Gemba Walks for Construction
Webinar
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Construction teams looking to improve the value being produced by workers and to create safer working environments conduct Gemba Walks.  In the Gemba Walks for Construction course, participants will gain insight to the what, why and how to successfully implement this method to support their projects.  This course is important to developing a positive continuous improvement mindset on your projects.
04
Fri
07:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Industry Day
San Diego Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Industry Day
San Diego Community of Practice
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Join us for a collaboration of three diverse presentations and one simulation exercise. These sessions will advance your vocabulary and broaden your view of opportunities for LEAN at any stage in your journey. Food will be provided and will be an interactive lunch.
09
Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Carolinas Community of Practice
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Supporting Employee Mental Health: Workplace Communication
Industry Day
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Discovering Lean Success: Roche/Genentech's Transformation
Northern California Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Carolinas Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Supporting Employee Mental Health: Workplace Communication
A Lean Coffee
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Lean Construction Institute Respect for People National Virtual Event “Supporting Employee Mental Health: Building a Culture of Compassion and Communication”   Date: August 9, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT – 4:00 p.m. EDT Cost: Complimentary Location: Zoom Join Lean Construction Institute for a transformative, complimentary virtual event, “Supporting Employee Mental Health: Building a Culture of Compassion and Communication”, designed specifically for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Owner (AECO) industry. Elevate your organization’s approach to employee well-being and mental health by participating in a groundbreaking workshop focused on workplace communication and conversations. In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, prioritizing employee mental health is not only crucial for their well-being but also for the overall success of your organization. This event...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Discovering Lean Success: Roche/Genentech's Transformation
Northern California Community of Practice
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In Construction Experience presentations from industry experts Jeff Long, Global Operational Excellence Lead at Genentech, and Mike Greening, US Head of Project Delivery at Genentech, as they share their expertise and success stories. Discover the key role of Lean Construction within Genentech’s overall lean journey, exemplified by a recent award-winning project recognized by ENR and ISPE FOYA(Facility of the Year). Gain valuable insights into lean practices, their impact on project management, and their integration within the broader context of Genentech. Jeff Long, a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, will provide an overview of the lean transformation and its instrumental role in Genentech’s construction methods. Mike Greening will share his expertise in delivering complex capital projects at Genentech’s manufacturing sites....
10
Thu
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Real Talk: Why Project Owners Want Prefab and How Our
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Real Talk: Why Project Owners Want Prefab and How Our
Chicago Community of Practice
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Industry Can Support Them
11
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the to Come as you are and be ready to learn! pics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. 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...
15
Tue
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Target Value Delivery In Use
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Target Value Delivery In Use
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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The third installment in the Greater Des Moines Target Value Delivery series. This meeting will provide insight into the  components and tools being utilized on an in progress project utilizing TVD. We’ll review tools such as: Benchmarking, Conditions of Satisfaction, and Target Setting.
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Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean Coffee
Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean Coffee
Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. 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...
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Thu
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Validation
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to Choosing by Advantages Sound Decisionmaking
Webinar
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Validation
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
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The process of validating the project budget in the conceptual stages is often underdeveloped, misunderstood, or rushed. Join us to learn and talk about the Validation process to understand why it is essential to a successful Target Value Delivery (TVD) outcome.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to Choosing by Advantages Sound Decisionmaking
Webinar
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Are you tired of trying to figure out the best way to evaluate options and make sound decisions and do it in a way that includes all of the pertinent stakeholders? Have you ever made decisions on a project, only to have to re-make that same decision when someone new joins the team and you are challenged to communicate the work that went into making the decision the first time? How about living the experience of making a decision only to have the team forget how and why a decision was made and have to make it again? There are many inefficiencies and opportunities for improving how we make and communicate decisions, and Choosing By Advantages (CBA) can help! Join...
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Mon
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
3rd Annual Lean Golf
Wisconsin Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
3rd Annual Lean Golf
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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10:00 AM shotgun start A golf event with Lean practices applied! Register individually or as a foursome. Sponsorships available!
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Wed
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Coffee: Facilitations - In-Person, Virtual and Hybrid;
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Introduction to LCI Influencing Up for Lean Transformation
Arizona Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey.  No previous Lean experience is required. 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....
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Coffee: Facilitations - In-Person, Virtual and Hybrid;
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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When to Use Which and More The event will be in person. We will kick off with a short introduction around the room to get to know one another. Rob Penney will kick off the discussion by talking about the progression of Lean Facilitations in his experience and within Skanska. Going from all in person, to forced virtual in 2020, to adopting hybrid approaches. Talk about the benefits and drawbacks with the different types of approaches. The Lean Coffee Topics will start with different types of Lean Exercises that can be facilitated. I.e. Pull Plans, Kaizen Events, Gemba Walks, RPIW’s, Value Stream Mapping, Partnering Sessions and also the way in which they can be facilitated I.e. in person, virtually, or...
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Introduction to LCI Influencing Up for Lean Transformation
Arizona Community of Practice
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Within Your Organization Have you ever come across a boss who is uninterested in Lean implementation or resistant to giving needed support for true Lean transformation? It happens more often than you think, with senior key decision makers and junior level team member alike. In this class we will review how to win the cooperation of senior managers who are hard to reach and how to effectively sell your ideas and initiatives on Lean implementation.  You will gain a high level understanding on how to influence up (or down) without having the title or authority to do so.  This class is a preview of LCI’s 4-hour workshop available at Congress. It is designed for team members across the entire stakeholder...
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Thu
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
GC's and Trade Partners: Better Together
New Orleans Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
GC's and Trade Partners: Better Together
New Orleans Community of Practice
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Join NOLA Lean and the American Subcontractor’s Association of Greater Baton Rouge as we bring together Trade Partners and General Contractors to “build people to build better” through interactive discussions on improving the construction industry. Beat the heat, network, and bond with other construction professionals over a cold drink and shared struggles.  From the interactive/open space format you will come away with new relationships, fresh ideas, and a greater appreciation for your partners in construction.
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Tue
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lean & Takt Construction
Webinar
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lean Safety in Action: ASUS’s Methods, Metrics, & Tools
Webinar
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lean & Takt Construction
Webinar
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The Takt Production System® is the central theme of all Lean construction tools, processes, and culture.  It enables projects to be successfully managed on time, under budget, and without overburdening the wonderful women and men that build them.  Takt will bring respect back to workers, stability to projects, and flow to the work. Please join us in this webinar to see the life-changing magic of turning your project into a well-flowing production system.
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lean Safety in Action: ASUS’s Methods, Metrics, & Tools
Webinar
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A trench collapse in 2018 caused American States Utility Service (ASUS) to consider how they could do more to improve employee safety. Join our upcoming webinar to hear directly from the ASUS safety team:  •How the company changed its safety program to focus on continuous improvement •The results they have achieved •The tools ASUS uses to power its safety program •Leading indicators ASUS monitors to proactively identify risks •How ASUS takes action based on their safety data
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Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Crafting a Team focused on capitalizing the value of prefabr
Central Indiana Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Crafting a Team focused on capitalizing the value of prefabr
Central Indiana Community of Practice
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Facilitate a brainstorming session to capture input from owners, designers and contractors on collaboration and roles and responsibilities to bring the best fabrication deliverable for a project.

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LCI Congress

October

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:

  • 2024: Oct. 22-25, San Diego, California
  • 2025: Oct. 21-24, Arlington, Texas
  • 2026: Oct. 13-16, Atlanta, Georgia
  • 2027: Oct. 25-28, Long Beach, California
LCI Congress

Lean in Design Forum

May 1-2, 2024

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!

Lean in Design Forum

Webinars

Virtual Learning Sessions

Expand your Lean education with no travel downtime or lost work days. LCI offers webinars on a variety of Lean principles conducted by LCI instructors and industry experts with real life case studies and examples.

Webinars
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Respect for People

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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