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04
Tue
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Collaborative Leadership Behavior / Stakeholder Engagement
Nashville Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Collaborative Leadership Behavior / Stakeholder Engagement
Nashville Community of Practice
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  Speakers: Denis Stroup, Barge Design Solutions, is a licensed Architect with 30 years’ experience focusing on integrated lean project delivery and healthcare design.  Denis has a passion for building and sustaining a culture that fosters a highly collaborative environment where people do their best work. Rachel Waner, J.E. Dunn Construction,  has 12 years of lean construction experience spanning the energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial sectors. As a Senior Lean Specialist 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...
06
Thu
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Minnesota Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Minnesota Community of Practice
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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. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.    Come as...
11
Tue
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
VIRTUAL - 2025 LCI Event Generation Brainstorming Session
New England Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
VIRTUAL - 2025 LCI Event Generation Brainstorming Session
New England Community of Practice
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12
Wed
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
"Choosing by Advantages" – A Tool for Better Decision Making
Wisconsin Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Keeping LEAN Alive in San Diego - Post Congress takeaways and 2025 events
San Diego Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
"Choosing by Advantages" – A Tool for Better Decision Making
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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Speaker: Karen Newhouse is the Director of Lean Services at Miron Construction, a $1.7B General Contractor located in the Fox Valley.  She has spent 30+ years as a project manager and did a deep dive into Lean while working in Healthcare in California.  She is the co-founder of the Wisconsin CoP in 2018.  Karen brings a wide breadth of Lean understanding to her team and loves helping others move their Lean journeys forward. Parking is available on the street or in the attached ramp.  The ramp parking is NOT validated as a part of this event. Light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 3:30 pm Presentation is from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Feel free to stick around after for...
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Keeping LEAN Alive in San Diego - Post Congress takeaways and 2025 events
San Diego Community of Practice
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  Free parking onsite. Beverages and appetizers included.    
13
Thu
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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  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....
18
Tue
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT: Study Action Team Book Review: 2 Second Lean (Second Session)
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean in the Field – Our Panel of Superintendents Tell Their Stories
Houston Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT: Study Action Team Book Review: 2 Second Lean (Second Session)
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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  The book can be found in several formats free of charge at:  https://paulakers.net/books/2-second-lean. Joshua Thrap, Hy-Vee Construction  will lead our discussion.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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/.
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean in the Field – Our Panel of Superintendents Tell Their Stories
Houston Community of Practice
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            Moderator: Andrew McLaughlin is a Project Executive with over 20 years construction experience. He began his career in the field working for a grading company in South Carolina. He had the unique opportunity to work in manufacturing for 3 years and was exposed to lean manufacturing during that time. Later he move to Memphis, where he gained experience in the drywall trade as an estimator and project manager, before moving back home to South Carolina to be an estimator with a civil company. Andrew was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to move to Houston, Texas, where he currently resides, to work as a lean manager and Superintendent for Turner Construction, before taking on...
19
Wed
04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Build Smarter: Trade Partner's Role in Lean Construction using Robotic Layout
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Build Smarter: Trade Partner's Role in Lean Construction using Robotic Layout
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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  Facilitator: Paul Guelich, Skanska USA Building, Inc.   Presenters: Scott Yohe is Senior VP of Construction with Dale Construction with 25+ years of experience delivering large-scale commercial projects to the highest standards. He leverages innovative technology to advance modern construction methods. John Yochum is a Senior Solutions Consultant with Dusty Robotics with 18+ years of construction industry experience, from  fieldwork to driving technology adoption. He is known for outside-the-box thinking and a passion for leveraging  innovative solutions. Free parking lot available Light refreshments will be served at the beginning and conclusion of the event Capacity is limited! LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our...
20
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
POSTPONED: A Lean Coffee in RALEIGH
Carolinas Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
5S from the Trade Partner Perspective
Colorado Community of Practice
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Storytelling with the 8 Lean Wastes
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
POSTPONED: A Lean Coffee in RALEIGH
Carolinas 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. This...
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
5S from the Trade Partner Perspective
Colorado Community of Practice
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  Parking Garage tickets can be verified or please feel free to park on the street for free. Refreshments will be provided.
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Storytelling with the 8 Lean Wastes
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
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Speakers:  Rob Warcup, Utah Valley University In 2007, Rob was fortunate to take part in a Lean construction pilot program and to write the playbook on Lean operations for a national construction firm.  He quickly realized the power of Lean as his team saved $16 Million through identifying and eliminating waste from their processes.  Since that time, Rob completed a PhD that emphasized Lean construction and currently teaches construction management at Utah Valley University.  He developed a Lean project management course in 2011 that he teaches yearly. David Medina, Layton Construction David Medina has 10 years of experience in the construction industry. He is a UVU alumnus having graduated from the Construction Management Program. He has a passion for healthcare...
21
Fri
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction to Lean Construction: The Last Planner® System
New Orleans Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction to Lean Construction: The Last Planner® System
New Orleans Community of Practice
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  During this session, you will learn: The principles of Lean Construction. How the Last Planner® System optimizes planning and execution from Preconstruction/Design Phase through the Construction Operations and beyond. Practical ways to improve scheduling, communication, and accountability on projects. This meeting is ideal for Owners, Architects, Design Consultants, Project Managers, Superintendents, Planners, and anyone looking to enhance efficiency and team performance. Parking lot and street parking available. Refreshments will be provided   If you’re interested in sustaining our local Lean Community of Practice (CoP), become a 2025 Sponsor! Check out our sponsorship flyer! Our NOLA Lean CoP is led by a volunteer Core Group and connected with a broader national network of Lean enthusiasts, coaches, and other LCI Communities of...
25
Tue
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
De-clutter in 2025 with Knowledge of the Eight Wastes and How to Remove Them
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
De-clutter in 2025 with Knowledge of the Eight Wastes and How to Remove Them
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
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Recommended reading: Chapter 3 of The Lean Builder by Joe Donarumo & Keyan Zandy   Speaker: Ed Thompson, Cherry City Electric Ed has been on a Lean journey since 2016, during the last 9 years he been on a mission to share his experiences with the industry to help with continuous improvement initiatives and a respect for people culture.  Ed has been to 8 LCI Congress Events while presenting at 3 of them. He is currently working on completing his LCI CPC Certification. Directions to access the project site will be distributed following registration. 
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Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Awareness in Action
Arizona Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
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. This...
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Awareness in Action
Arizona Community of Practice
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Speakers: Dave Hagan, Executive Director of Continuous Improvement – The Devenney Group LTD, Architects Dave has been involved in the Lean Project Delivery community for over 17 years. As head of Continuous Improvement for Devenney Group., Architects, Dave facilitates the implementation of Lean methodologies into Devenney’s daily operations. Dave is a Certified Scrum Master, holds a CM-Lean Certificate from the AGC, and has trained with the experts at the Toyota Production System Support Center in Georgetown, Kentucky. He specializes in helping teams build and maintain a Lean culture.   Henry Nutt is a Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries, where his primary role is to develop business for the company. Additionally, Henry advises owners and construction leaders on how to effectively...
27
Thu
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - CHARLOTTE Hosted by Atrium Health & DPRRodgers
Carolinas Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
NEW: LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes
Webinar
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
5S In Lean Construction
DC Metro Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Treats of Congress: Big Room Wins, Modular Case Study & Last Planner How-To
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
MADISON AREA : Lean Happy Hour
Wisconsin Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Clear Vision: Gemba Walk for Operational Excellence
Chicago Community of Practice
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sweat Equity Improvement Learning Session
Austin Community of Practice
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Maximizing Value and Minimizing Waste with Scrum
Colorado Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas 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. This...
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - CHARLOTTE Hosted by Atrium Health & DPRRodgers
Carolinas 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. This...
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
NEW: 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 immediately 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**
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
5S In Lean Construction
DC Metro Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Amanda Patton, Senior Manager, Integrated Projects – Balfour Beatty Please join us following the presentation for a networking mixer! Thank you to our event sponsor:    Follow us!   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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/.    
03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Treats of Congress: Big Room Wins, Modular Case Study & Last Planner How-To
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
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        Living Big! Lessons and Life in a Successful Big Room Speakers: Stan Chiu, HDR Brad White, Gensler Diane Anglin, Carta Jenny Han, Boldt   Ocean of Change: An Evolution of Modular Clinics as Products Speakers: Keith Novenski, Indigeneous PACT Megan Burns, Boulder Associates Amanda Karling, Demain Corrie Neuens, Boldt   A Job Well Begun is Half Done: Pull Planning Essentials Speakers: David MacNeel, On Point Lean Consulting Bartug Tanik, Pernix Federal Presentations will be live-streamed to our in-person event. Please make sure to join the Northern Ohio CoP for refreshments and networking after the presentations. Parking is available. Registration is free. Capacity is limited – register today!
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
MADISON AREA : Lean Happy Hour
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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    Host:  Ed Anderson, EUA is a Healthcare Market Leader, LCI Madison Events Committee Chair, and member of the Wisconsin CoP Core Team. Parking at Ovation is limited. Alternate parking is available at Overture Center Garage. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Registration is Free. Capacity is limited – register today!
03:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Clear Vision: Gemba Walk for Operational Excellence
Chicago Community of Practice
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  Speaker: John Zachara, Integrated Facilities Solutions John is Vice President at IFS and is responsible for business development, marketing and strategy.  With almost 30 years of project management experience, John works with teams to unlock their full potential and eliminate waste.  John is an active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), serving as the National Practice Team Leader for 2025.  John speaks at local and national conferences multiple times each year showcasing the benefits of Lean Construction. Parking is available onsite. Event will be followed by networking with refreshments and light appetizers  
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sweat Equity Improvement Learning Session
Austin Community of Practice
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  Key Takeaways: Process for uncovering hidden production killers Method for building buy in Simple way to standardize and scale improvements   Speaker:  Jesse Hernandez, Depth Builders Garage and street parking available.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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...
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Maximizing Value and Minimizing Waste with Scrum
Colorado Community of Practice
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Fri
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Scrum and GTD - Improving Productivity
Michigan Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Scrum and GTD - Improving Productivity
Michigan Community of Practice
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  Getting Things Done® (GTD®) teaches individuals how to increase focus on the most meaningful work, organize information, prioritize commitments, create mental space, and achieve stress-free productivity. It’s productivity with purpose. Individuals and organizations have turned to Getting Things Done for more than a decade to improve time management, organization, and productivity habits to achieve more predictable outcomes. Results include improved time optimization, effectiveness, focus, and task completion—all of which lead to a lot less stress. Speakers: LaShira Champion-King, Walbridge LaShira is Quality Lean and Innovation Director at Walbridge. She 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...
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
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LCI corporate member employees Lean practitioners are invited to join us for the first 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.  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 to advanced level Lean conversations. Approved registrants will be sent a calendar invitation...

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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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