Northern Ohio

Join us for a Gemba Walk at the Crystal Clinic project in Akron, OH. The event will start with an overview of Gemba Walks, followed by a tour of the construction of the new $78 Million, 170,000 SF Surgery Center. 

A gemba walk is a visual and purposeful walk at the source of the work to thoroughly see and understand work processes and the frontline work. 

Please bring PPE (Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Face Coverings). Face coverings will be required to be worn for the duration of the event.

Speaker:

Joe Schilens is a Project Superintendent and Lean Champion for Turner Construction Company.  He is a Core Member of LCI Northern Ohio Community of Practice.  Joe has 23 years of experience including recent healthcare projects such as the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Building and Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center.

Know the basics of Lean and ready for more comprehensive discussions ?
Lean Espresso is for you!

This Lean Coffee is designed to bring together Lean Enthusiasts and Specialists that are looking for a deeper-dive discussion with like-minded professionals. Lean Espresso follows the same format as a standard Lean Coffee. 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. 

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 share.

This topic focuses on the 8 Wastes as relevant to the design and construction industry. Participants will learn the definition of waste and descriptions of each of the 8 Wastes with examples for further exploration.  Learning will include a before and after waste walk video example.

This is going to be an interactive session and joining from your mobile device may be frustrating. For that reason, we are only allowing attendees to join from your computer. We also ask that everyone #turnyourcameraon and come ready to actively participate! It will enrich the experience for all participants.

The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter.  Its purpose is to provide enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion amongst the participants.

Speakers:

Armando Francisco is a Senior Vice President with Lake Erie Electric, Inc. - Cleveland Division.

Karen Dyer, CCM, CM-Lean, is a Project Manager with G. Stephens, Inc.

This topic introduces the Last Planner System^® (LPS^®) 5 levels and connected conversations. Participants will learn the benefits and key concept of LPS, definition of Last Planner, push versus pull methodology. Learning will include examples of LPS being implemented.

This is going to be an interactive session and joining from your mobile device may be frustrating. For that reason, we are only allowing attendees to join from your computer. We also ask that everyone #turnyourcameraon and come ready to actively participate! It will enrich the experience for all participants.

The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter. Its purpose is to provide a knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion amongst the participants. 

Speakers:

Bryan Wahl, AIA, is the Director of Integrated Design at Bostwick Design Partnership. The design process inspires Bryan. He feels that creating new environments goes beyond walls, roof and a floor. It is making a place that will enhance people’s lives. Anyone who comes into contact with a building should feel good that a building’s qualities reflect its function.

Joseph A. Schilens, LEED AP, is a Project Superintendent for the Turner Construction Company.

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. 

This is going to be an interactive session and joining from your mobile device may be frustrating. For that reason, we are only allowing attendees to join from your computer. We also ask that everyone #turnyourcameraon and come ready to actively participate! It will enrich the experience for all participants.

Speaker: Brian Winningham, Field Driven Lean - A Lean Construction consultant who spent over 20 years estimating, planning, managing and leading construction projects and teams, Brian is passionate about sharing the benefits of Lean Construction. He’s the leader emeritus of the San Antonio LCI Community of Practice (CoP). He is an approved instructor for LCI training courses and for the AGC Lean Construction Education Program (AGC-LCEP). He’s an Army Ranger Veteran and active with Veterans in his community. 

Attendance is free of charge. Please pre-register.

During this session, participants will learn why it is important to collaboratively plan during design phases and how Last Planner System^® (LPS^®) is an effective tool to support improved delivery for their projects. This use of LPS^® is adapted to the specifics of design, which is about advancing the flow of information. Last Planner System^® has been used by teams during design to stabilize their delivery process by keeping all team members' needs being met reliably. This LCI education course will include a learning simulation to support the concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Why teams are more effective
• The principles supporting Last Planner System^®
• Last Planner System^® beyond just the Pull-planning session
• How the principles are adapted for design phase vs. construction
• Real team examples and experiences will be shared

LCI Instructor: Bernita Beikmann, HKS Architects

Bernita serves as HKS Inc.’s Chief Process Officer. A Principal and Executive Vice President, she is integrally involved with all teams at HKS, having served as a project architect and project manager for 23 years and now as a coach and facilitator. In her role, she interfaces with all departments at HKS to improve internal processes. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Ms. Beikmann is currently on the Lean Construction Institute Board of Directors.

Registration Fees:

• LCI Member - $75.00
• Nonmember - $85.00

Lunch will be provided

This course is registered with AIA CES for 4 LU credits

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.
 

Attendance is free of charge.

 Street parking is available on Prospect and limited additional parking is available on the west side of the building.