Georgia

LCI Community of Practice

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Georgia

Welcome to the Georgia Community of Practice (CoP)! The LCI Georgia Community of Practice hosts networking and training events dedicated to creating an environment where owners, designers, contractors, suppliers, academics and industry organizations can connect, share, learn, and explore Lean principles and processes. Our CoP group includes Lean practitioners and enthusiasts at various levels of experience and a wide range of expertise with a common interest around improving our industry and the delivery of value to our owners and community.

Our Impact

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Get Involved

Lean Coffee: A monthly informal networking event where individuals at all levels of experience can discuss a variety of Lean-related topics. It is open to members and non-members, there is no cost, all are welcome, and no previous Lean experience is necessary.

LCI Education Courses and General Events: Throughout the year the LCI Georgia CoP will hold educational events on a variety of topics related Lean construction.

The cost of each event varies depending on the specific event and instructor.

 

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How to Start

  1. Connect on the LCI Georgia CoP LinkedIn page by clicking on the button in the Social Media section below.
  2. Send an email with your complete contact information to Franklin Dickson to introduce yourself and to be added to the mailing list.

For questions or comments about the LCI Georgia CoP please email Jeremiah Sugarman.

Save the Date!

Mark your calendar for our upcoming events in 2025! Event invitations will be sent out approximately three weeks ahead of the event. Once they are on the calendar you can view them on the Upcoming Local Events section below and register. We look forward to seeing you!

  • 3/14 - 5S Training and Logistics Tour - McKenney's

  • 4/11 - Offsite Prefab / Shop Tour - Reliance Interiors

  • 5/9 - Working with Difficult People - Brent Darnell - JE Dunn

  • 6/13 - Construction Risk Panel (location TBD)

  • 8/20 - Leen Beer - Mutation Brewery

  • 9/12 - Construction Technology (location TBD)

  • 10/10 - Congress Presentation Preview - Whiting-Turner

  • 11/14 - The 8 Wastes + Gemba Walk - (location TBD)

  • 12/12 - Goal Setting (location TBD)

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Core Group Members

Georgia CoP - 2025
  • Leader - Franklin Dickson, Southland Industries
  • Vice Leader - Melissa East, Vecino Group
  • Events Leader - Jeremiah Sugarman, JE Dunn
  • Media Leader - Mary Grace Edwards, McKenneys Inc.
  • Logistics Support - Cole Radloff, RR Electrical
  • Logistics Support - Valeh Nowrouzian, Whiting-Turner
  • Student Outreach - Oscar Ramirez, JM Wilkerson
  • Student Outreach - Taj Lowe, JM Wilkerson
  • Breakfast Champion - Kathy Graham, JE Dunn

Annual Sponsors

The Georgia CoP would like to thank our 2024 Sustaining Sponsors whose contribution help fund local events and workshops to promote awareness and adoption of Lean.

Georgia CoP Sustaining Sponsors - 2024

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Field Crew Huddle

Explore the Field Crew Huddle website to see how community of practice members are contributing to a platform for sharing methods, improvements and lessons learned on project sites or shops. Want to be featured? Now accepting submissions.

Learn More

Upcoming Local Events

09
Fri
May

The Human Side of Lean: Emotional Intelligence, Communication, and Culture in Construction

Georgia Community of Practice

Upcoming National Events

30
Wed
Apr

LCI Lean in Design Forum 2025

LCI National
30
Wed
Apr

LCI Lean in Design Forum 2025

LCI National
06
Tue
May

A Lean safety story: All together in a new culture of caring

Webinar
08
Thu
May

LCI Principles of Target Value Delivery (TVD)

Webinar
22
Thu
May

Steering Production Towards Targets using LPS®

Webinar
05
Thu
Jun

Pathway to Certification: Your Ultimate Guide!

Webinar
13
Fri
Jun

From Vision to Value: Build Better with Lean

LCI National
11
Fri
Jul

Mapping Your Pathway to LCI Certification

LCI National
05
Fri
Sep

Introduction to the Last Planner System®

Webinar
05
Fri
Sep

Target Value Delivery in Action: A Virtual Big Room Workshop

LCI National