LCI Weekly: February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

Just One Week Left to Submit Your 2026 LCI Congress Abstract!

We invite you to help showcase your Lean journey at the 2026 LCI Congress conference October 12-16 in Atlanta by sharing what you’ve learned, what challenged you, and what created meaningful change. Submissions should help attendees reflect on where they are today and confidently identify their next steps.

Submit your presentation proposal by Thurs., March 5.

Submit Your Abstract

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.

Want to Get Involved With Your Local CoP? Learn How!

Lean doesn’t live in theory. It lives in conversations, shared experiences, and real project challenges. LCI’s Communities of Practice (CoPs) bring professionals together to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and strengthen Lean thinking through peer connection.

Whether you’re new to Lean or years into your journey, your local CoP offers a place to help sharpen both your thinking and your impact.

Member Connections
March Events for LCI Corporate Members

March is packed with opportunities to connect, grow, and keep Lean thinking front and center in your work. These virtual events are designed to foster meaningful relationships and drive the kind of change that transforms the industry — all without leaving your desk.

Here’s what’s coming up in March.

Wednesday, Mar. 11: Build Better: Member Connect
This monthly live session helps new and returning LCI members quickly understand what LCI offers, how to use member resources, and how to connect with the community.

You’ll get a concise LCI overview, a guided tour of the Member Hub, and structured networking so you can plug in, find value, and take action right away.

Friday, Mar. 13: Owners’ Lean Coffee
This event is a members-only forum for owner members to share challenges, exchange best practices, and explore Lean ideas in a flexible, peer-driven format.

Monday, Mar. 16: Build Better: The Lean Advantage
Explore LCI-backed research showing why higher Lean intensity leads to faster schedules, lower costs, and better team performance—and learn how to apply those insights on your next project.

You’ll connect proven Lean principles like PDCA, waste elimination, and Respect for People to real, day-to-day behaviors that improve predictability and collaboration. You’ll also leave with clear next steps and curated LCI resources to keep the momentum going.

Register for the 2026 LCI Lean in Design Forum!

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Lean in Design Forum!

If your work touches early planning, design development, validation, or pre-construction, this is your room!

📅 April 28–29, 2026📍Chicago, Illinois

You won’t want to miss the Owner Panel with Marco Capicchioni, UChicago Medicine and Biological Services Division; Ryan Louie, City and County of San Francisco; John Zachara, Integrated Facilities Solutions, Endeavor Health; Bill Whipple, Sutter Health and moderator Troy Hoggard, CannonDesign.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Reach out to Ilene Goldberg for more information.

Learn More & Register

Lean Pulse: Celebrating Reliability Over “Saves”

Big recoveries can look impressive, but projects run better when fewer rescues are needed in the first place. Building trust through clear commitments, stable handoffs, and predictable delivery shifts the culture from reacting to performing.

How do we change organizational culture to celebrate planning over quick “saves”?

Dive deeper and join the conversation on LinkedIn!