January 15, 2026
Lean Construction Institute Welcomes Two New Owner Leaders to its Board of Directors
LCI announced on Monday the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Jeff Shaw, Senior Principal Program Lead, Development & Construction Services for Chick-fil-A Inc. and Spencer Seals, Senior Vice President of Real Estate, Construction, and Facilities Planning for Cook Children’s Health Care System.
Member Connections
How Owners Engage with Lean—and Each Other—Through LCI
Owners play a unique and essential role in transforming the design and construction industry. As the customers of the AEC ecosystem, owners shape outcomes long before the first shovel hits the ground—through how projects are scoped, teams are selected, and expectations are set.
At the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), owner engagement is intentionally designed to support that responsibility—by creating spaces where owners learn from peers, explore proven Lean practices, and strengthen their ability to deliver predictable, high-value capital projects.
Why Join Your CoP: A Message From Incoming Nashville CoP Chair Denis Stroup
Lean practices are evolving fast, and engaging with LCI’s Communities of Practice is the way to stay connected, informed, and ahead of the movement.
Incoming Nashville CoP Chair Denis Stroup shares why CoP involvement matters now more than ever. Local communities thrive when members show up, participate, and take on roles that strengthen the network.
2026 LCI Congress Conference Presentation Abstract Submissions Open January 20!
Share your story with design and construction professionals committed to advancing Lean at the 2026 LCI Congress conference this fall in Atlanta, Georgia. Get ready to submit your presentation abstract to become a speaker for the core program, taking place October 14 and 15. The call for abstracts opens next week on January 20.
Deadline: Thursday, March 5
This year’s Congress theme is Building the Future Together: Lean at the Crossroads. Your Lean knowledge and experiences—including the challenges and successes – can help drive Lean transformation as we build the future together.
Keep in mind that you can submit an abstract for a presentation, Live Lab, or both. Explore this year’s program tracks and get tips for abstract success.
Questions about the Congress program? Email Joan Piccariello for more information.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this year’s Congress? Email or call Ilene Goldberg at 703.785.9087.
WEBINAR TODAY: LCI 5S in Lean Construction
Implementing 5S as a core Lean method helps create an environment that is more organized, safe, and productive. In this interactive webinar, participants will learn…
- 5S steps through a real use-case simulation
- Practical ways to implement and maintain 5S
- How to apply 5S in their own work
- Strategies for building team buy-in and support.
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