August 21, 2025
Thank You Sustaining Sponsors!
Member Connections: NEW eLearning Course: Intro to Gemba Walks
There is a new eLearning course waiting for you! LCI just launched Intro to Gemba Walks!
If you’re an LCI corporate member, you can take this course online for FREE! This course is also available to purchase for non-members.
In this course, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what it means to “Go to the Gemba” and how Gemba Walks serve as a valuable tool to spot and remove waste from your projects. By the end of the course, you’ll know what Gemba Walks are and be equipped to confidently plan and carry out a Gemba Walk on your Lean project.
Join Us for the Lean Marketplace!
LCI corporate members: get exclusive insights on key Lean design and construction solutions from select vendors and partners during the two remaining sessions on August 27 and September 9, each with five 45-minute presentations taking place from 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM ET!
Here’s the current slate of Lean Marketplace sessions:
Wednesday, August 27
- Buildots (11:00 – 11:45 AM)
- Partnerships for Excellence (12:00 – 12:45 PM)
- SmartPM Technologies (1:00 – 1:45 PM)
- PMWEB (2:00 – 2:45 PM)
Tuesday, September 9
- Construction Accelerator (11:00 – 11:45 AM)
- Contract Sales Support Services Inc. – CS3 (12:00 – 12:45 PM)
- Nialli (1:00 – 1:45 PM)
- Hoylu (2:00 – 2:45 PM)
Join us for any or all of the above sessions for ideas to make your work better.
Lean Practitioners - This Meeting is for You!
If you are a Lean Practitioner, Lean thought leader, Lean Internal Champion, or Lean Advanced Practitioner and work for an LCI corporate member company, there is a virtual Lean Coffee on August 22, just for you!
The Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee is a virtual event open exclusively to LCI corporate member employees who are experienced in and actively engaged in Lean implementation at the organizational, team or project level.
LCI corporate member employees are invited to join us for a Lean Practitioner Lean Coffee. While the event will follow the format of a typical Lean Coffee, participation will be limited to those who are Lean practitioners. A Lean Practitioner is defined as someone who is consistently implementing Lean practices in work.
This Lean Coffee is for you if:
- You are a professional who actively applies Lean principles and tools
- You are responsible for driving Lean methodologies and practices within your organization at any level
- You are the internal Lean champion or Lean leader within your organization
To register for this event, email Maryann before Thursday, August 21 at 5pm EST.
Approved registrants will be sent a calendar invitation containing the information on how to join this virtual meeting.
Get Ready for the 2025 LCI Congress Conference Learning Day (and a Half!) With Our New Blog Post!
Our popular Learning Days program is bigger and better than ever at the 27th LCI conference for Lean design and construction, the 2025 LCI Congress, October 20-24, in Arlington, Texas! To provide added value and meet demand, we will now have seven half-day courses on the afternoon of October 20, and four full-day and 20 half-day courses on October 21, before the Core Program kicks off.
In our latest blog post, find out what to expect from our expanded Learning Days deep dives. You’ll get insights into dynamic new courses, tips on how to pick your Learning Days classes, and more.
Don’t miss all the Lean advancement and excitement at the 2025 LCI Congress! There are only three weeks left to save! Register today before prices go up on September 12.
Note: Keep in mind you’ll register for the Core Program (Wednesday/Thursday), then have the option to add on the Golf Tournament (Monday), Learning Day(s) (Monday afternoon and Tuesday), and Gemba Day (Friday).
Need to make the case for Congress to your leadership or team?
Check out our easy-to-use, customizable Make the Case for Congress resource!
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.
Featured Opportunity: The Exhibitor Reception Sponsorship
This event is a Congress highlight! As the exclusive sponsor, your company can make a lasting impression by opening the Exhibitor Reception on Wednesday and making closing remarks at the end of the Exhibition Hall hours on Thursday. For maximum visibility, your logo will be featured in prominent sponsorship signage throughout the reception venue (Wednesday evening) and around the Congress venue. Plus, you’ll have the option to add your branding to cups and napkins displayed at the reception.
For even more exposure on and off-site, your company’s name and logo will appear on the LCI website, in Congress emails, and in the LCI Weekly newsletter. In addition, your logo and a 75-word company description will be featured in the Congress App. You’ll also get access to the list of Congress attendees who opted into third-party communications at three key times: one month prior, two weeks prior, and within one week after Congress.
Explore Sponsorship Opportunities
Lock in your first choice of high-impact sponsorship and/or exhibitor packages today! Contact Ilene Goldberg by email or (703) 785-9087 for more information.
WEBINAR TODAY: The Importance of Aligning Master Schedules & Field Planning
As planning evolves, many organizations struggle to align field and office teams with different needs and methods. This webinar, sponsored by Oracle, explores how to bridge that gap by combining Lean methods and CPM, aligning people with process, and navigating change in a modern, cloud-based environment.
TVD Workshop – Thanks to All Registrants!
Thank you to everyone who signed up for our inaugural six-week workshop, Target Value Delivery in Action! We ended up exceeding capacity for this course and registration is now closed. We can’t wait to get started on September 5!
Didn’t get a chance to sign up? Keep an eye out for other virtual learning opportunities coming soon!
Upcoming Webinars
August 21, 2025
The Importance of Aligning Master Schedules & Field Planning
September 4, 2025
LCI Introduction to Last Planner System®
September 12, 2025
NEW: LCI A3 Thinking: Continuous Improvement in Action
2025 LCI Congress Exhibitors
2025 LCI Congress Sponsors
Lean Assessments
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