Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

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Collaboration & Integration

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01
Fri
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Michigan Community of Practice
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
VIRTUAL EVENT - A Lean Coffee
Michigan Community of Practice
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  A link to the virtual meeting platform will be emailed separately to registrants. 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/.
05
Tue
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Nashville Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
GEMBA Tour - New Nissan Stadium
Nashville Community of Practice
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      Speaker: Mike Gallagher, Project Executive for Turner Construction, has worked for Turner Construction for 15 years in multiple locations throughout the country and internationally.  Since relocating to Nashville in 2019, Mike has worked on BroadWest, Healthcare projects at St Thomas Midtown Campus, Peabody Union, and the New Nissan Stadium Project. Visitor parking within Titans Town. Light refreshments will be provided.  Appropriate attire (close toed boots, full length pants, PPE) is required for this 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 services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending...
07
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
How to Build a Culture of Planning and Purpose
Webinar
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<br /><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.<br /><br />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!< r /><br />**This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**
13
Wed
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Northern California Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hilti Tool Service Center – Lean Excellence in Action. An LCI Tour
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
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  Parking available onsite. Light refreshments will be provided.
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Building the Foundation: Onboarding for Integrated Project Success
Northern California Community of Practice
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    In this session, a panel of architects, a GC, and an owner will share: Real-world examples of onboarding processes that supported successful project outcomes Key components of effective onboarding Lessons learned from when onboarding missed the mark Learn about:  Role of Project Leadership – Strategies for influencing mindset and behavior to support collaboration. Project Goals & Value Setting – How to align around what matters most when forming a high-performing team. Health Checks – Tools and methods to monitor and maintain team health throughout the project lifecycle. Speakers: Neelanjana Sen, Principal, Stantec, is focused on healthcare design and delivery. With over 20 years’ experience as an architect she is passionate about integrated delivery and implements tools for planning...
14
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
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....
20
Wed
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
LCI National
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
The Lean Marketplace
LCI National
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  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, here’s your opportunity to showcase how your solution supports Lean principles and helps teams reduce waste, improve flow, and deliver more value. Please note to qualify for the corporate member rate, you must be a vendor, technology provider or consultant LCI corporate member and all presenters must be from member companies. Sessions will be held from 11:00 AM- 3:45 PM (Eastern) on August 20, August 27 and September 9.  Attendees may attend any or all of the sessions. Check out the program below to find information on the session presentations. Pro-tip,...
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Reflections on Modular Manufacturing & Design
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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  Free parking available on site. Light refreshments will be provided before and after the event. Capacity is limited.
21
Thu
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Austin Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Importance of Aligning Master Schedules & Field Planning
Webinar
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  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.  **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants**
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In Person - Lean Beer
Chicago Community of Practice
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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. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics....
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Decision-Making Made Clear: An Introduction to Choosing By Advantages
Austin Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Paz Arroyo, National Quality Leader at DPR Construction, and her team support Culture of Quality, sharing best practices, delivering training, and connecting with operations. She has a strong Lean background rooted in practice and research. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on Lean and decision-making. Paz has worked internationally and has helped multiple teams make better decisions. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided. 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...
22
Fri
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
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LCI corporate member employees Lean practitioners 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...
27
Wed
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Wisconsin Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin 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....
28
Thu
04:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
04:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Phillies Tailgate & Game (vs Atlanta Braves)
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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29
Fri
10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
LCI National
10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training
LCI National
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      Enroll in this virtual training to obtain your Adult Mental Health First Aid certification. The class consists of a 6.5-hour on-line course and approximately 90 minutes of pre-work. Each session is limited to 30 participants.  Cost: LCI Members – Free Nonmembers – $170 The certification must be renewed every three years. Participants will learn: Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges How to support a person in a mental health crisis Ways to connect a person with appropriate help and resources Strategies to assist a person thinking about suicide Please note, that registration for each program will close 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. This is necessary to allow time...

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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:

  • 2025: Oct. 21-24, Arlington, Texas
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  • 2027: Oct. 25-28, Long Beach, California
LCI Congress

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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