January 23, 2025

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January 23, 2025

Calling all Designers, Architects, and Engineers!

Submit your abstract for the 2025 LCI Lean in Design Forum in Chicago! This year’s theme, Lean Design: Unlocking New Possibilities, focuses on how Lean principles can transform the design process. Share your insights and innovations with industry leaders and help shape the future of Lean design. The submission deadline is February 6—don’t miss your chance to present!

Event Dates: April 30 – May 1, 2025
Location: Palmer House, Chicago

Submit Your Abstract Here

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Prospectus

Your Story Could Inspire at this year’s Congress

Share your story and inspire others on their Lean journey at the 2025 LCI Congress this fall in Arlington, Texas. Your Lean knowledge and experiences—both the wins and hurdles—can help others create their game plan for Lean success.

Get started with submitting your presentation proposal today:

  1. Choose to submit for a presentation or live lab.
  2. Submit your abstract to become a speaker for the core program, taking place October 22 and 23!

The submission deadline is Wednesday, March 5, so don’t delay.

Questions about the Congress program? Contact Joan Piccariello, for more information.

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this year’s Congress? Contact Ilene Goldberg,  or call (703) 785-9087, for more information.

Is This Your Year to Get Certified? Let’s Find Out!

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on growth and proving your Lean Project Delivery expertise. LCI Certification is a powerful way to showcase your skills and applied experience to stand out as a leader in Lean construction or design. Wondering if you’re ready to take the next step? Start by taking our quick readiness quiz—just five questions to help you assess your preparedness and explore how certification can elevate your career.

Take the quiz today and start your journey toward LCI Certification—showcasing your ability to lead, apply Lean knowledge to real-world construction and design problems, and deliver meaningful value to your projects and the industry.

Member Connections: Share Your Lean Story!

LCI Corporate Members, if you have a story to share, we’d love to hear it. Share your experiences with us to be featured in future editions of LCI Weekly, an LCI blog or even a members’ only webinar!

There are three opportunities to contribute:

  • Five Questions With: Share your Lean journey and provide tips to new practitioners. Send us responses to five key questions.
  • Project Highlights: Inspire the next generation of Lean thinkers in design and construction by sharing details of a recent project success you’ve had.
  • Company Recognition: Have you or your company recently been given an award or received recognition for your work? We’d love to give you a shout-out!

WEBINAR TODAY: Writing Effective RFPs for Lean Projects

A strong Request for Proposal (RFP) sets the foundation for project success, yet many RFPs are rushed or recycled from previous projects. For Lean Projects, the RFP must inspire creativity and collaboration, offering Owner Project Managers a glimpse into who belongs on their team and how the team will work together.

In this session, John will share real-life examples and provide actionable insights on crafting and responding to Lean RFPs, all from the Owner’s perspective.

Register Now

Upcoming Webinars

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Field Crew Huddle

Explore the Field Crew Huddle website to see how community of practice members are contributing to a platform for sharing methods, improvements and lessons learned on project sites or shops. Want to be featured? Now accepting submissions.

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Lean Assessments

How strong is your Lean knowledge? Take a Lean assessment to determine your current state so you have a baseline for improvement. Lean assessments are available for individuals, teams, and organizations alike. Whether you’re new to Lean or are an experienced Lean practitioner, Lean assessments are a great way to get started at LCI!

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Get Lean Topics at Your Jobsite

You can enhance your job site with a Lean Construction Institute poster! These helpful visuals explain and guide your team through important Lean concepts. The posters are printer ready and can be scaled to your desired dimensions. Print downloads are available as a member benefit to LCI Corporate Members, otherwise are available for purchase.

Jobsite Posters

Upcoming CoP Events

18
Tue
Feb

VIRTUAL EVENT: Study Action Team Book Review: 2 Second Lean (Second Session)

Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
18
Tue
Feb

Lean in the Field – Our Panel of Superintendents Tell Their Stories

Houston Community of Practice
19
Wed
Feb

Build Smarter: Trade Partner's Role in Lean Construction using Robotic Layout

Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
20
Thu
Feb

POSTPONED: A Lean Coffee in RALEIGH

Carolinas Community of Practice
20
Thu
Feb

5S from the Trade Partner Perspective

Colorado Community of Practice

Upcoming National Events

27
Thu
Feb

NEW: LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes

Webinar
28
Fri
Feb

Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee

LCI National
06
Thu
Mar

NEW: Aligning Project Success with Conditions of Satisfaction

Webinar
07
Fri
Mar

Exclusive Guided Tour of the LCI Member Hub!

LCI National
12
Wed
Mar

Lean Construction Institute Virtual Town Hall

LCI National
27
Thu
Mar

LCI Integrating Gemba Walks for Continuous Improvement

Webinar
04
Fri
Apr

LCI Owners Forum Lean Coffee

LCI National
04
Fri
Apr

Lean in the Design Phase

Webinar
18
Fri
Apr

Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design

Webinar
24
Thu
Apr

LCI Introduction to Lean Project Delivery

Webinar