Unpredictable workflows correlate with an increase in construction costs and schedules. The Last Planner System^® (LPS^®) was developed to improve predictability while maximizing efficiency and safety. In the Introduction To The Last Planner System course, you will discover the five connected planning conversations of LPS and how they improve communication, trust, transparency and reliability. This course, which includes real-life examples of LPS implementation will be a first step in mastering the System.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the need for predictability on projects and how LPS creates more predictable outcomes.
2. Gain an overview understanding of each of the five connected planning conversations of LPS and how they interrelate.
3. Discover the basic mechanics of LPS including the foundational base of reliable commitments.
4. Understand the need for continuous learning and for measuring reliability to improve predictability.

This 4-hour Last Planner training will teach field supervisors some of the most effective ways to participate in or run the LPS® on a project. It is a hands-on course where you will learn the LPS meeting structure, pull planning tactics, weekly work planning, and the daily huddle. You will leave with practical knowledge that you can apply on your projects right away. Note: this course is for field supervisors only (foremen and above).

Instructors:

Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a committed Lean practitioner sharing decades of construction industry experience as the host of The EBFC Show Podcast (www.theebfcshow.com). Engineer-Manriquez is an active contributing member of the Lean Construction Institute (US) and is an approved instructor/facilitator. Engineer-Manriquez was honored with the Lean Construction Institute (US) Chairman’s Award during the 21st Annual LCI Congress for contributions to the Institute and the design and construction industry as a whole. Felipe has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and leads the Lean Construction Program for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Jason Schroeder is a construction leader with 22 years of experience.   He is the Owner and Lead Consultant at Elevate Construction IST, a company   focused on elevating construction by providing insights, solutions, and   training that create respect in the field. He is also the Owner of leanTakt   LLC which is dedicated to the mission of spreading Takt Planning throughout   the industry. He is the creator of the Field Engineer Boot Camp and   Superintendent Boot Camp.

Blockchain technology is the latest trend disrupting many economic sectors worldwide. Join us to learn what it is, its relationship to Lean principles, and more importantly, how it can be applied to the AEC industry. Whether you know a little or a lot about Blockchain, don’t miss this unique opportunity to better understand this transformational technology.

The following information will be covered:

• What is blockchain? Why the big buzz about it?
• What are the components of blockchain?
• What Lean tenets apply to Blockchain?
• What are some of the application of Blockchain to the AEC industry?
• How can I learn more?
• Q&A

Instructor: Kurt Gilson, WeldChain

Kurt is a seasoned construction executive and entrepreneur with 30+ years of industry experience servicing biopharmaceutical, semiconductor, and advanced technology clients. His resume includes being President and CEO of Kinetic Systems, Total Facility Solutions, and Bilfinger Industrial Services, where he has a been a strong supporter of Lean principles and practices. Kurt has recently focused his attention on the field of blockchain technology and its transformational potential for our industry. 

Are you ready to make your work exponentially easier and valuable for your organization? Scrum harnesses the power of individuals working together as a team. Double your productivity using this framework with less effort. This tactical course is geared for individuals and teams with Lean practitioner experience. Workshop resources will be provided to guide scaling up to fully functional Scrum teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an overview understanding of the Scrum framework and terminology
• Understand the relationship between Scrum and Lean
• Experience hands-on application of Scrum
• Use the Scrum framework individually and/or with your teammates

Want to learn more now, find out what is Scrum and who uses it with this video from the Scrum Alliance on YouTube:
What is Scrum? YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/TRcReyRYIMg

LCI Instructor: 

International Lean speaker, a serial intrapreneur, Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, of McCarthy Building Companies, is a committed Lean practitioner with two decades of construction industry experience. Felipe is an active contributing member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) and is an approved instructor/facilitator. He was honored with the LCI (US) Chairman’s Award during the 21st Annual LCI Congress (Oct. 14-18, 2019) in Fort Worth, TX, for contributions to the Institute and the design and construction industry as a whole.

Registration Fee:

• Flat Rate - $25.00
• Student Rate - $10.00

Do you want to learn how a Fortune 500 Company is using Conditions of Satisfaction (CoS) to delivery project results? If so, join us in the next stop of our 2020 Digital LEAN Journey: a Webinar on how Procter & Gamble is implementing CoS to drive construction results. In this presentation, members of an Integrated Project Delivery Team (owner, A/E firm, and trade partners) will review what Conditions of Satisfaction are and discuss how they have used this LEAN practice to developed laser-focused criteria for success. Whether you are an owner, contractor or A/E firm, and whether you work on a small or large project, this webinar will expose you to best-in-class CoS practitioners . Do not miss it. This event will be limited to the first 250 registered participants.

Speakers:

Joshua Clark works for Procter & Gamble as the Capital Systems & Project Manager in St. Louis, MO. In this capacity, he is responsible for all capital projects and Lean IPD implementation at his site. Joshua has 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Civil Engineering bachelor degree and a master in Construction Management from the Washington University in St Louis.

Kelcey Henderson is the President and Co-Founder of the Continuum Advisory Group, a management consulting firm focused on the building and construction industry. Kelcey has worked with several Fortune 500 companies on implementing Lean and IPD practices on large capital projects. She is a thought leader on Lean transformation and has published articles on ENR Magazine. She also chairs the Built Revolution podcast.

Registration Fee:

• LCI Member - $20.00
• Nonmember - $25.00

Want to learn how a VDC Team is catapulting a multi-billion dollar enterprise to the next level? If so, join our next St Louis CoP event where we will take you on a virtual Gemba Tour: the place where the work happens! In this webinar, Alex Belkofer, McCarthy’s Virtual Design and Construction Director, will share from his workplace how his team is creating value to customers through Last Planner System®, Root Cause Analysis, and powerful Visual Management Tools.  Whether you are an engineer, contractor or owner, and whether you work on a small or large project, this webinar will expose you to pioneering ways of thinking about VDC.  Do not miss it. This event will be limited to the first 250 registered participants.

Speaker:

Alex Belkofer - Virtual Design and Construction Director, McCarthy Cuilding Companies, Inc.

Construction Management Professional specializing in Project Lifecycle, Project Management, Field Operations, VDC Management & BIM-enabled Processes, Implementation and Coordination, Client & Business Development and Strategic Marketing and Promotions.

Q & A Facilitator:

Felipe Engineer-Manriquez -  Corporate Lean Manager, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a committed Lean practitioner and coach with over a decade of direct experience implementing Lean with design and construction professionals.  Engineer-Manriquez is a Lean Construction Institute (LCI) approved instructor/facilitator and 2019 recipient of the Chairman’s Award for contributions to the Institute and the industry as a whole.  Felipe is a Certified ScrumMaster® that uses Scrum to onboard new practitioners, thousands of industry partners and counting.

Overcoming the challenges associated with the pandemic requires a Lean mindset. Join us for the first ever Lean Coffee event in the St Louis region to tackle this subject head on. Brian Winningham from the San Antonio, Texas LCI Lean Community of Practice will facilitate our discussion. Don't miss this opportunity to take part in an open conversation about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community and be part of the breakthrough.

What is a Lean Coffee? Participants propose discussion topics around the proposed subject. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. 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. 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 and learn. 

Speaker: Brian Winningham, Field Driven Lean

Brian has 20 years of industry experience and is passionate about sharing the benefits of Lean Construction. He is the leader of the San Antonio LCI Community of Practice (CoP). He is also an LCI Approved Instructor for LCI training courses and an approved instructor for the AGC Lean Construction Education Program (LCEP).

What if you could add more value for your customers while meeting schedule and budget requirements? By recognizing the various types of waste in project delivery processes, you can start to increase productivity by implementing the Lean approaches taught in Introduction to Lean Project Delivery. With a small mindset shift, the silos set up by traditional delivery methods can be broken to allow architects, engineers, general contractors, trade partners and owners to closely collaborate and problem solve together. This LCI education course will be an important step on your journey to achieve Lean thinking.

Target Audience: architects, engineers, general contractors, trade partners, owners, students, and consultants

Learning Objectives:

• Define Lean and the Lean operating system’s principles
• Identify principles and tools relevant to Lean design and construction processes
• Recognize various types of waste and apply tools to reduce and/or eliminate waste
• Increase collaboration and communication on projects through structured planning systems and processes

Map and directions will be sent to all registered attendees. 

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