LCI/DBIA Joint Event: Aligning Design Build and Lean Principles for Successful Project Delivery (Arizona CoP)
June 22, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Delivering design-build projects in the most efficient manner possible involves the application of Lean practices. Our two- part series will include a review of the Cross-mapping between Design-Build Done Right™ and Lean Practices followed by a case study where the project team from the Chandler Regional Medical Center Patient Tower will share their practical application of Lean Practices in design-build delivery.
A Lean Happy Hour (Arizona CoP)
May 18, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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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 such as designers, contractors, owners, trade partners and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn - THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!!
Each proposer takes 15-30 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 5 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 5 minutes there will be a "thumbs up/thumbs down" to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up means 3 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 group will move on to the next topic on our list.
Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Adult beverages, soda and water will be available.
How to Start a Lean Culture – Panel Discussion (Arizona CoP)
April 13, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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Struggling to start a Lean Culture in your organization? Please join us for a panel discussion with local Lean Leaders who have faced the same challenge.
Panelists:
- Joe Gallagher is a Project Superintendent for McCarthy Building Companies. He is a passionate Lean practitioner and is currently working on the Banner Gateway new Patient Tower Expansion Project.
- Brad Nelson, CM-Lean, Hensel Phelps, is Project Superintendent, an experienced Lean practitioner, and an instructor for the AGC Lean Construction Program with the Arizona Builder’s Alliance.
- As Executive Director of Continuous Improvement for The Devenney Group Ltd Architects, Dave Hagan facilitates the implementation of Lean processes in the healthcare design and construction space. He is an accomplished and in-demand speaker and coach on Lean principles.
- Jason Klous, Lean Project, has 15+ years experience in commercial construction with a proven track record of delivering large complex commercial projects on-time and on-budget using lean construction techniques. He is focused on developing a strong client relationship and a creative problem solving approach to construction projects. Jason has a strong belief and dedication to mentoring and coaching others as well as setting well-defined goals for the project team.
A Lean Happy Hour (Arizona CoP)
February 23, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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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 such as designers, contractors, owners, trade partners and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn - THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!! Each proposer takes 15-30 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 5 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 5 minutes there will be a "thumbs up/thumbs down" to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up means 3 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 group will move on to the next topic on our list.
Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Adult beverages, sodas and water will be provided
Maximizing the Productivity of the Trades via Optimized Construction Flow (OCF) (Arizona CoP)
September 22, 2021 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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Please join us for this in-person event! A team from Intel will be presenting information on their Optimized Construction Flow process. OCF stands for Optimized Construction Flow. It’s not only a methodology but it’s a way of “project execution” life. The 7 Principles of OCF include employing strategic integration and planning, target tactical planning, collaborative process, constraint management, maximizing pre-fabrication, controlling installation start, and ensuring installation flow. As an Owner, Intel had to develop an approach that challenged the entire supply chain of the project to ‘bow to the constraint’ of trade resources, while also meeting our lofty production demands. Planning is not the Key! It’s EVERYTHING…more importantly it’s the strategic planning BEFORE the pull planning. This means that well before the Last Planner’s attend their first pull plan the supply chain must prepare all the critical inputs to ensure their success. Trade Productivity is a primary focus of the OCF. One of the driving tenants is not just to improve the efficiency of the workflow and productivity but cut overall project durations! A Dramatic CULTURE CHANGE story…we’d like to share our experience with you!
Speakers:
- Tracy Lucero - Intel Tracy is with World Wide Professional Solutions and possesses 21 years of construction industry experience including 7 Years of Lean Experience. She was an LCI Congress Presenter 2014 and 2016. Previously served 3 years on the LCI AZ Community of Practice Core Team.
- Mark Miera - Director of Construction, Intel
- Tabitha D Cloyd - Senior Project Manager, Intel
- Emma Yarbrough - Intel
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
A Lean Happy Hour (Arizona CoP)
September 1, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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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 such as designers, contractors, owners, trade partners and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn - THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!! Each proposer takes 15-30 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 5 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 5 minutes there will be a "thumbs up/thumbs down" to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up means 3 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 group will move on to the next topic on our list.
Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Adult beverages, sodas and water will be provided
Principles of Target Value Delivery (TVD) (Arizona CoP)
July 14, 2021 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Please join us for this in-person event! Staying within the allowable budget and ensuring the team’s innovation decreases waste and increases value to the customer are attributes of successful project delivery and can be achieved through Target Value Delivery (TVD). TVD is a disciplined management practice with several phases (Business Case Planning, Validation, Value Delivery and Value Post Construction) meant to be applied holistically to obtain maximum value. The phases of TVD can be supplemented by core components like team organization, Big Room, project planning, cost modeling, continuous estimating and conceptual design. This course is registered with AIA CES for 2 LU credits.
Speaker:
Michael WIlliams is a Principal and Senior Healthcare Planner in Stantec’s Phoenix office. He has dedicated his 32 years in the profession entirely to Healthcare planning and design. Mike’s Lean journey started in the mid 90’s when he began to apply process planning and VSM to the operational design integration of healthcare functions into building designs. In addition to applying Lean principles to the design process Michael has led large scale ILPD and IPD-Lite projects throughout the Western US. Michael is a past Chair for the AZ Community of Practice and is currently serving as the Chair on the Planning Committee for LCI’s 2021 Annual Congress.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
A Lean Coffee (Arizona CoP)
July 7, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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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 such as designers, contractors, owners, trade partners and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn - THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!! Each proposer takes 15-30 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 5 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 5 minutes there will be a "thumbs up/thumbs down" to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up means 3 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 group will move on to the next topic on our list.
Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Adult beverages, sodas and water will be provided
A Lean Coffee (Arizona CoP)
May 5, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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Join us for a Lean Coffee style Happy Hour event to restart the conversation about our current 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 the lessons you have learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean Experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles such as designers, contractors, owners, trade partners and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn - THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!! Each proposer takes 15-30 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 5 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 5 minutes there will be a "thumbs up/thumbs down" to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up means 3 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 group will move on to the next topic on our list.
Adult beverages, sodas and water will be provided.
Come as you are and be ready to learn.
CANCELLED: Target Value Delivery (Arizona CoP)
April 2, 2020 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Are you frustrated with the current state of design delivery that results in design loop-backs? Is the current way of producing the work leading to projects going over budget? Target Value Delivery may hold the answer!
This presentation will introduce Target Value Delivery (TVD) and its associated phases. Target Value Delivery encompasses Target Value Design and Target Value Production. LCI is proposing that, as an industry, we need to focus on Target Value Delivery holistically. Participants will learn the key differences between traditional versus TVD approach, key high-level guidelines, and some Lean approaches supporting implementing TVD.
Speaker:
Andrew Rhodes works for Southland Industries and has 13 years of industry experience with a special emphasis on collaborative, Lean Integrated Project Delivery teams formed via multi-party contracts. He is an experienced Design Engineer, Project Manager, and Lean facilitator. Mr. Rhodes is a 2007 graduate of Penn State, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architectural Engineering. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer and an active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI).
Registration Rates:
- LCI Member - $40.00
- Nonmember - $45.00
Dinner will be provided
Lean Coffee (Arizona CoP)
March 12, 2020 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
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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. 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 you are and be ready to learn.
Registration Rate: $5.00
Coffee and pastries will be provided
Validation in IPD Projects: A Lean Construction Institute Research Report (Arizona CoP)
February 27, 2020 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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This interactive session will help the audience learn about the recently documented practice of project validation. Project validation aims at proving or disproving with limited or no design whether the project team can deliver a project that satisfies the owner’s business case and scope within the owner’s allowable constraints of cost and schedule and with an acceptable level of risk. It sets the commitment of the team towards achieving project goals and accepting the shared risks of failing to do so. The session will cover project validation concepts, the validation process and its sequence of steps, and the timing of implementation. Lessons learned and resources will be shared. Barriers and benefits will be discussed. Successful and unsuccessful case studies will complement the discussion. At the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to decide whether they should and want to pursue validation, and, if so, plan a successful implementation of project validation effectively.
Speaker:
David Grau (“au” pronounced like “ow” in allow) is an assistant professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Grau graduated with both a masters degree and doctorate in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and with an industrial engineering degree from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain.
Recommended Reading:
Project Validation - A Guide to Improving Owner Value and Team Performance
by David Frau, Ph.D., P.E.; Fernanda Cruz-Rios, Ph.D.; Rachael Sherman
Dinner will be served