February 12, 2026
The 6 Tenets of Lean: Essential Principles for Success
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the six fundamental tenets of Lean, led by Brian Perlberg, CM-Lean, Esq., CEO of Lean Construction Institute.
This conversation highlights the pivotal role of respecting people within these principles, emphasizing safety, project outcomes, and cultural impact. The panel also explores how Lean concepts drive value generation, enhance project coordination, and promote continuous improvement. Through real-world examples and personal insights, our panel speakers illustrate how Lean practices can transform not only project delivery, but the experience of the people doing the work.
Panel members:
- Brian Perlberg, CM-Lean, Esq., CEO of Lean Construction Institute
- Henry Nutt III, Preconstruction Executive, Southland Industries
- Jose Garcia, LCI Board of Directors + President, Alberici Global Automotive Constructors, LLC
- Andrea Sponsel, LCI Board of Directors + Process Improvement Strategies Leader, HKS, Inc.
- Douglas Lacy, LCI Board of Directors + SVP, WSP USA Buildings, Inc.
- James Pease, LCI Board of Directors + Executive Director, Design & Construction, UCSF Health Capital Programs
- Katie Wells, LCI Board of Directors Vice Chair + VP, Project Delivery, Brasfield & Gorrie LLC
Northern California CoP Hosts First Annual Appreciation & Recognition Event
On January 22, 2026, the LCI Northern California Community of Practice (CoP) gathered at Side Gate Brewing in Concord for a milestone celebration—our first-ever Appreciation & Recognition Event.
Share Your Lean Story this October in Atlanta!
Lean journeys unfold every day on job sites, in trailers, and across design and construction offices nationwide. We invite you to help showcase those journeys at the 2026 LCI Congress, October 12-16 by sharing what you have learned, what challenged you, and what created meaningful change.
We’re seeking timely, relevant stories that blend practical experience with inspiration and help attendees reflect on where they are today and confidently identify what’s next.
To help you put your best proposal forward, Kevin Labrecque, Founder and CEO of Integration Point LLC, past LCI Congress Chair, and abstract review leader since 2018, recently shared his insights on what makes a strong submission and how the review process works.
View Kevin’s top tips for a winning abstract
Presentation proposals due by Thursday, March 5!
Have questions about the Congress program? Email Joan Piccariello for more information.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this year’s Congress? Email Ilene Goldberg to learn more.
Cards for Soldiers Initiative Provides Meaningful Connection With Those Serving Overseas
LCI’s Cards for Soldiers initiative invited 2025 Congress attendees to write New Year’s cards for U.S. service members spending the holidays overseas.
Over the course of Congress, handwritten cards were completed and sent overseas through Hugs for Soldiers, a nonprofit that delivers care packages and messages of support to deployed service members.
WEBINAR TODAY: From Job Shop to Industrialized Construction: The Prefab Shift
Prefab can be highly valuable to design and construction teams when implemented correctly. However, many prefab operations unknowingly function like job shops, leading to stunted results.
Learn how shifting to a true construction manufacturing mindset can unlock flow, predictability and profitable scale!
Through real industry examples, you’ll:
- Learn the attributes of a job shop and why it often fails
- Explore how the transition to a factory can benefit your team
Upcoming Webinars
February 19, 2026
Implementing Lean Why Culture, Not Tools, Determines Success
March 12, 2026
LCI Aligning Project Success With Conditions of Satisfaction
Member Connections
NEW Lean in Action: Member Retrospective Now Available in the Member Hub!
A new Lean in Action: Member Retrospective has just been added to the Member Hub and is ready for you to access!
The presentation from Aecon, Winning Strategies: Effective and Efficient Decision Making, focuses on the critical importance of implementing a program for effective decision making within projects. Through this session, you’ll gain fundamental knowledge on how to improve decision making processes inside of your organization and on your projects.
This presentation can be easily accessed in the Member Hub. For step-by-step instructions on how to find it, click here.
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