April 17, 2025
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Member Connections: Explore Lean in the Design Phase eLearning
LCI corporate members get unlimited access to recorded webinars, and with 2025 LCI Design Forum coming this month, now is the perfect time to dive into design-focused webinars to prepare for your trip to Chicago on April 30-May 1.
In the 2024 recorded webinar Last Planner System® in Design, Christian Pikel of The ReAlignment Group provides participants with insight on how collaborative planning improves the delivery process and outcomes relevant to the specifics of design. If you’re a corporate member, you can find this video on the member hub!
Interested in LCI corporate membership? Reach out to Maryann Fiala.
Share your Lean journey with others! Peer-to-peer learning is invaluable in helping others grow. Submit your contributions for five questions, project highlight or company recognition!
There’s Still Time to Join the Lean in Design Forum, Kicking Off April 30!
Don’t miss the chance to transform your Lean design practice while connecting with Lean leaders across our industry. Make sure you’re there for the Lean in Design Forum, April 30-May 1 in Chicago. Featuring inspiring keynote speakers and Lean learning focused on game-changing innovations, this program will reshape how you think about design and help you stay ahead of the curve.
The May 1 Core Program features a stellar general session morning program, followed by your choice of fifteen roundtables in the afternoon. Make the most of your experience by adding one or two four-hour learning sessions on April 30.
Join us in beautiful Chicago, where you can enjoy architectural river cruises, top comedy shows, great deep-dish pizza, and more while learning the latest in Lean design.
Contact Joan Piccariello with any questions about the Design Forum.
Certification vs. Certificate: What’s the Difference?
With Lean in Design Forum right around the corner (April 30 – May 1), we’re celebrating progress in the design community—starting with our first LCI-CPD certificant.
Jeremy Jones of Affiliated Engineers shares how the LCI Certified Practitioner – Design credential strengthens his commitment to Lean project delivery and positions him to contribute to more projects that prioritize Lean from the start. In this short video, Jeremy reflects on the certification process and why it’s a meaningful step forward for design professionals.
Watch Jeremy’s story and be among the first LCI-CPD certificants — apply today.
LCI’s certifications — the Certified Practitioner-Construction (LCI-CPC) and Certified Practitioner-Design (LCI-CPD) — are different. As industry certifications, they go beyond classroom learning to evaluate how you’ve applied Lean on real projects. Whether you’re leading design efforts or driving improvements on-site, earning an LCI certification demonstrates not just what you know, but how you’ve put that knowledge into action.
Ready to demonstrate your Lean capabilities? Learn more about LCI’s Certifications and how they reflect your applied Lean expertise.
Congress Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Are Open!
We’re curating an inspiring Congress program, featuring stories of Lean lessons learned and challenges overcome together for our entire design-build community. In our next program sneak peek, learn more about our second featured track, and save the date for the 2025 LCI Congress, October 20-24, in Arlington, Texas!
Track 2: Setting the Strategy: Laying the Groundwork for Success
Winning starts with a Lean game plan. This track emphasizes the critical role of design and preconstruction in achieving long-term success. Sessions will explore aligning stakeholders, establishing clear goals, engaging trade partners early, and proactively identifying risks to create a solid foundation for efficient Lean project delivery.
Level up your Lean game plan by attending Congress. Registration opens in June!
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this year’s Congress? Contact Ilene Goldberg by email or 703.785.9087 for more information.
Questions about the Congress program? Contact Joan Piccariello for more information.
WEBINAR TOMORROW: LCI Last Planner System® in Design
Unpredictable workflows in design can drive up costs and delays. The Last Planner System® (LPS®) helps stabilize delivery by improving collaboration and reliability. This webinar explores how LPS® enhances project outcomes in the design phase, ensuring team needs are consistently met.
Upcoming Webinars
April 18, 2025
LCI Last Planner System® in Design
April 24, 2025
LCI Intro to Lean Project Delivery
May 8, 2025
LCI Principles of Target Value Delivery
May 22, 2025
FREE: Steering Production Towards Targets using LPS®
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