Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

        Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is free – Please pre-register.

  If attendees are interested in joining the full IFMA event, please register through this link: https://sewifma.org/meetinginfo.php?id=293&ts=1743457146 Parking is available on the street in the metered areas or by the nearby parking garages. No refreshments will be included at the LCI Carnival specifically. If you join the all day IFMA event, something will be provided. The networking event will be at the 3rd Street Market Hall, but all attendees will pay for their own drinks. Capacity is limited – register today! 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....

  Parking is available at the venue. Refreshments will be available. Two drink tickets per person is included in cost of registration. 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 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/.

  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....

  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, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

        Speakers: Jason Harris, Messer Construction Justin Uyar, Balfour Beatty Adam Hoots, Construction ACHE Solutions Randy Shumaker, DPR Construction   Parking available at venue and surrounding surface lots. (2) Drink tickets will be provided per registration along with Hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 4:30PM. Event will start promptly at 5:00PM. Capacity is limited!

  Speakers: Nick Palumbo is a seasoned professional at Swinerton Builders, bringing extensive experience in construction management and project leadership. With a strong track record of successful project delivery, he excels in overseeing complex projects from inception to completion. Nick is known for his ability to foster collaboration, ensure high-quality standards, and navigate challenges effectively. His dedication to excellence and innovation makes him a valued leader in the industry. Nathan Pollock is an accomplished professional at Swinerton Builders, specializing in construction management and project execution. With a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget, Nathan leverages his expertise in team coordination, problem-solving, and quality control. His strong leadership and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation for...

        Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is free – Please pre-register.

  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, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

Workshop Details: This workshop will clarify and demystify Project CoS so any motivated project team can use this powerful tool on their next project. We will dig into: The difference between Project CoS vs. project charters, missions, visions, and goals How an Owner’s business objectives and critical to success factors influence the establishment of Project CoS What’s the best technique – that is, the quickest, most effective way to develop Project CoS when you have limited time to work with your project stakeholders Speaker: Cynthia Tsao, Navilean/BAECL Since 1997, Cynthia collaborates with fellow educators and explorers in academia and practice to leverage Lean Project Delivery to dramatically improve project outcomes. She has worked on multi-project engagements with US-based general contractors...

      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   Instructor: Paz Arroyo is a National Quality Leader at DPR Construction. Paz and her team support Culture of Quality, sharing best practices, delivering training, and connecting with regional operations. She has a strong Lean background rooted in practice and research. She completed her PhD at the University of California,...

    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.