January 9, 2025
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Join us for the 2025 LCI Design Forum!
Designers, architects, and engineers—join us for the 2025 LCI Lean in Design Forum in Chicago, where we’ll dive into the powerful integration of Lean thinking into the design process. This year’s theme is: Lean Design: Unlocking New Possibilities
This annual event is an excellent opportunity to explore how Lean methods can streamline workflows, improve project outcomes, and elevate your role in delivering high-quality, on-time results.
Event Details:
- When: April 30 – May 1, 2025
- Where: Palmer House, Chicago
At the forum, we’ll explore how Lean can optimize your involvement early in project planning and help you exceed expectations throughout the design process. Don’t miss the chance to connect with like minded peers and gain actionable insights that can transform your design approach.Mark your calendar now – and stay tuned for more information.
Present at This Year’s Design Forum
Interested in sharing your insights at the Design Forum? The call for abstracts is now open! This is your chance to present your ideas and expertise to a wider audience on May 1. Don’t miss out – the abstract submission deadline is February 6. Submit yours today and be part of an exciting event!
A Note from Denise Erminger, Manager, CoP Relations
As we ring in the New Year, I reflect on all that the Communities of Practice (CoP) achieved in 2024, both individually and collectively in support of LCI’s mission – “To lead the building industry in transforming its practices and culture”.
For the first time in several years, the CoPs experienced a notable 17% increase in overall annual participation in 2024. Together CoPs provided 239 event offerings throughout the network. It takes an incredible number of industry leaders giving of their time and talents to plan and bring these events to completion. The joy of my role is working with all of our CoP leaders and core group members. Thank you for your commitment to your CoP and by extension, LCI. You exemplify leadership through your dedication.
I am excited to welcome all returning and new core group members of our CoP organization for 2025! Supporting me in providing direction for our CoPs is the National Practice Team Core Group. Many thanks to John Zachara (Integrated Facilities Solutions, Inc.), Leader, Tom Weathers (RNGD), Vice Leader, Dave Hagan (Devenney Group), Member, Darlene Cadman (Weft Strategies), Member, and Angela Bowman (The Boldt Company) Leader Emeritus.
Wishing you all happiness, good health and prosperity in 2025!
Pictured: LCI National Practice Team (CoP Leaders) at annual meeting during LCI Congress week in San Diego, CA on October 22, 2024.
Exclusive Member Benefit: Intro to the Last Planner System® eLearning
Did you know: LCI corporate members receive unlimited exclusive access to LCI eLearning courses! Get started on your eLearning journey with the Introduction to the Last Planner System®.
This course will introduce the practical application of the Last Planner System® (LPS®) through multimedia, hands-on interactions, diagrams, worksheets, and more.
LCI corporate members can access this course, along with all other eLearning modules, for free. For non-members, the course is available for purchase.
Interested in becoming an LCI corporate member to unlock free eLearning and other exclusive benefits? Contact Maryann Fiala today!
Member Connections: Dustin Crockett Recognized as Pinnacle Professional Member
Dustin Crockett, President of LCI corporate member Skyler Design Build LLC, was recently acknowledged by The Inner Circle as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for contributions in Leading Innovation and Growth in Healthcare Construction.
Read the press release on Yahoo! Finance to learn more about this incredible achievement. Congratulations, Dustin!
WEBINAR TODAY: LCI 5S in Lean Construction
Join the LCI 5S in Lean Construction webinar to learn how the 5S method can transform your jobsite into a more organized, clean, safe, and productive environment. Gain practical insights from real-world examples to implement 5S effectively in the field.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the 5S steps with real-world examples.
- Apply Lean approaches to sustain 5S on jobsites.
- Identify areas in your work to enhance with 5S.
- Build team consensus and support for 5S adoption.
January Webinars
January 9, 2024
LCI 5S in Lean Construction
January 23, 2025
Writing Effective RFPs for Lean Projects
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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