February 27, 2025
Thank You Sustaining Sponsors!
Registration is Now Open for the 2025 Lean in Design Forum!
Transform your design practice at the 2025 Lean in Design Forum! Here are the top five reasons YOU should attend:
- Engage with Industry Leaders – Learn Lean design principles and practices from the best in the field.
- Implementable Tips – Gain practical strategies to improve your workflows immediately.
- Network with Professionals – Connect with design experts and fellow Lean enthusiasts.
- Career Growth – Equip yourself with Lean tools to take your career and practice to the next level.
- Gain a Competitive Edge – Discover how adopting Lean can set you apart in your work.
Sponsor the 2025 Lean in Design Forum Mobile App!
Looking for a unique way to showcase your brand at the 2025 Lean in Design Forum? Become the official sponsor of the event’s mobile app for just $7,500! This exclusive opportunity includes designing the splash screen—the very first page attendees will see when they open the app. Plus, your brand will be featured with a permanent banner at the top of the app menu and a dedicated section showcasing your company’s information, Lean journey, videos, and handouts. It’s the perfect way to make a lasting impression.
Only Six Days Left to Submit Your Congress Abstract!
Position yourself as a Lean thought leader and inspire change in the construction industry by sharing your insights and innovations with a national audience. There’s less than a week left to submit your proposal to present at this year’s LCI Congress Core Program, taking place October 22 and 23.
Don’t miss the chance to demonstrate your expertise at the Lean event of the year. Submit your presentation proposal by March 5 at midnight EST.
Need a jump-start or finishing touches for your proposal? Check out these top tips for winning abstracts.
Questions about the Congress program? Contact Joan Piccariello for more information.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this year’s Congress? Email Ilene Goldberg or call (703) 785-9087 for more information.
Member Resource: Mindset of an Effective Big Room Recorded Webinar
High-performing teams function collaboratively to rapidly advance work and add value by operating in a big room setting. LCI corporate members can enjoy exclusive free access to all recorded webinars, including the Mindset of an Effective Big Room, hosted by Julie Glassmeyer, which will lead you to understanding how to improve collaboration and drive transparency within your team to optimize project outcomes.
Curious about all the resources available to LCI corporate members? Please reach out to Maryann Fiala.
Have a story to share? If you want to be featured in a future edition of LCI Weekly, fill out our online form for 5 Questions With, Project Highlight, or Company Recognition!
Upcoming Events
Members: Join us for a member-exclusive LCI Virtual Town Hall on March 12! This is your chance to hear what’s happening at LCI, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of the LCI community. Learn more.
Non-members: Learn how you can build better with LCI. Register now for a guided tour of the LCI Member Hub! If one of those times doesn’t work, find a time here to schedule yours.
Mid-Atlantic CoP: The Role of Trade Partners in Lean Construction Using Robotic Layout
Last week, the Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice explored how Dale Construction and Dusty Robotics are transforming the way they approach layout in construction.
Many thanks to presenters Jon Yocum (Dusty Robotics) and Scott Yohe (Dale Construction) along with moderator Paul Guelich (Skanska) for a powerful panel discussion!
Key Takeaways
1. From Manual to Tech-Assisted to Fully Automated
The industry has evolved, moving from traditional layout methods to tech-assisted solutions like Total Stations, and now to automated robotic layout. Each step forward has reduced errors, increased efficiency, and helped teams work smarter—not harder.
2. Better Layout = Fewer Mistakes & More Efficient Workflow
Construction is all about coordination. When layout is precise from the start, it eliminates defects, minimizes rework, and keeps projects on schedule. With robotic layout, we’re seeing faster, more reliable execution, which means less frustration in the field and more value added to the process.
3. Technology That Supports, Not Replaces, Human Talent
One of the biggest misconceptions about automation is that it replaces people. In reality, tools like Dusty Robotics help skilled workers do their jobs better—reducing physical strain, improving accuracy, and allowing teams to focus on higher-level problem-solving instead of repetitive tasks. This is Lean Construction in action: maximizing talent and optimizing workflows.
4. Collaboration is Key
We’ve all seen how poor coordination can derail a project. Research shows that lack of alignment between teams can erode profits by 10%—but when contractors, trade partners, and tech solutions work together from the start, everything runs smoother. Robotic layout forces early collaboration, ensuring that teams are working from the same plan, reducing conflicts in the field.
It’s not just about adopting new tools—it’s about rethinking how we work. Smarter processes, better communication, and the right technology can take Lean principles from theory to reality.
WEBINAR TODAY: NEW: LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes
Explore the 8 wastes of Lean and delve into how it is identified and eliminated in design, construction, and inside of your organization. By the end of this course, you’ll gain an understanding of how waste commonly appears in a workflow and what you can do to address it.
Upcoming Webinars
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NEW: LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes
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NEW: LCI Aligning Project Success with Conditions of Satisfaction
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