Gemba Walk: Ahuja Phase 2 Construction (Northern Ohio CoP)
April 21, 2022 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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Experience a Gemba Walk of the 240,000 SF addition to the existing hospital, whose program includes women’s health and sports medicine/rehabilitation.
Jobsite Host:
Dan Waters is the Director of Capital Asset Management Program & Small Projects with Sodexo Healthcare.
Lean Espresso - An Intense Lean Coffee for Advanced Practitioners
March 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
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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.
Lean Learning Series: Conditions of Satisfaction (Northern Ohio CoP)
March 18, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am
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Participants will gain insight to recognizing the project as a promise and the elements of making a sound promise, including Conditions of Satisfaction (CoS). They will discover how CoS relate to project delivery.
The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter. The event is more structured than a Lean Coffee yet shorter and less structured than a LCI education course. Its purpose is to provide just enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion amongst the participants.
For this VIRTUAL event, we ask that everyone #turnyourcameraon and come ready to actively participate!
Improved Processes for Design and Construction Creates Better Outcomes – Case Study (Northern Ohio CoP)
February 24, 2022 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Program Topics:
- Team planning in design
- Decision making by consensus
- Driving waste from construction
- Contract governs consensus
Lean Espresso - An Intense Lean Coffee for Advanced Practitioners
January 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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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.
Lean Espresso - An Intense Lean Coffee for Advanced Practitioners
November 19, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
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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.
Last Planner System® in Design (Northern Ohio CoP)
September 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
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Join us for the first Education Course hosted by the Northern Ohio CoP. This is a 4-hour training, intended for attendees who are aware of Lean and the Last Planner System® but want to gain a deeper understanding of the Last Planner System in Design, with highly qualified trainers.
Similar to during construction, unpredictable workflows correlate with an increase to project costs and schedules during the design (preconstruction) phases. The Last Planner System® (LPS®) is an effective approach to improving the delivery of projects during these phases. In the Last Planner System® In Design course participants will gain insight as to how collaborative planning will improve their delivery process and outcomes as relevant to the specifics of design. This course is an important step in learning to stabilize your delivery process by keeping all team members' needs being reliably met.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a foundational understanding of implementing LPS during design (preconstruction) phases of a project.
- Identify how LPS aids in project delivery and gain understanding of the adaptations and considerations for the design phase.
- Gain an overview understanding of each of the five connected planning conversations of LPS and how they interrelate.
- Discover the basic mechanics of LPS including the foundational base of reliable commitments.
Lean Espresso - An Intense Lean Coffee for Advanced Practitioners
September 10, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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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.
Lean Learning Series: Why Lean? The Impact On Project Outcomes (Northern Ohio CoP & CMAA Ohio Chapter)
August 20, 2021 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am
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This topic introduces data supporting the impact of Lean on project outcomes. Participants will understand what owners value in design and construction and how designers and constructors can close the gap between owner expectation and typical delivery.
The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter. The event is more structured than a Lean Coffee yet shorter and less structured than a LCI education course. Its purpose is to provide just enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion amongst the participants.
For this VIRTUAL event, we ask that everyone #turnyourcameraon and come ready to actively participate!
Lean Espresso - An Intense Lean Coffee for Advanced Practitioners
July 9, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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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.
A Lean Coffee (Northern Ohio CoP)
June 25, 2021 @ 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!
Coffee and refreshments will be provided
Parking is available behind the building, and can be accessed from Euclid Eastbound or Prospect.
Free street parking is also available on Prospect in designated zones.
Crystal Clinic Gemba Walk (Northern Ohio CoP)
May 27, 2021 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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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.
Lean Espresso - An Intense Lean Coffee for Advanced Practitioners
May 14, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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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.
LCI Lean Learning Series - Exploring the 8 Wastes (Northern Ohio CoP)
August 21, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am
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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.
Last Planner System - LCI Lean Learning Series (Northern Ohio CoP)
June 26, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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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.
A VIRTUAL Lean Coffee (Northern Ohio CoP)
May 22, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 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.
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.
CANCELLED: Last Planner System® in Design (Northern Ohio CoP)
March 26, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
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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
A Lean Coffee (Northern Ohio CoP)
February 28, 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.
Attendance is free of charge.
Street parking is available on Prospect and limited additional parking is available on the west side of the building.
