June 11, 2026
Could Your Project Be the Next LCI Design or Engineering Design Award Winner?
What does it look like when a project team fully commits to Lean engineering design from the very start? Look no further than Sutter Health’s clinic and surgery center in San Jose, California, the 2025 LCI Engineering Design Award winner.
By adopting an integrated form of agreement (IFOA), the teams at Sutter Health, Boulder Associates, Skanska, Southland Industries, Prime Electric, and Standard Drywall were able to plan prefabrication and modularization early in the design phase, standardize across all room types for consistency from construction through operations, and conduct a virtual punch list workflow during design.
The result? The 69,000-SF medical office tenant improvement was delivered three months ahead of schedule, with nearly $3M in cost savings, and zero lost time incidents.
That’s what Lean looks like in practice, and it’s exactly the kind of story we’re hoping your team will share this year!
Nominations for the 2026 LCI Design & Engineering Design Awards close at midnight ET June 25, 2026.
Questions? Contact Joan Piccariello.
LCI Congress Registration Opens June 18
LCI Congress brings together the Lean community for a week of learning, connection, and practical ideas you can bring back to your teams and projects. Whether you’re looking to deepen your Lean practice, discover new tools, or build relationships, Congress is where those conversations happen.
Check out our 2025 LCI Congress recap video and see the energy, learning, and community that come together each year!
Questions about the Congress Program? Email Joan Piccariello.
Featured Sponsorship: Owner Scholarship
There’s still time to put your organization in front of the Lean leaders shaping design and construction! Explore exhibitor and sponsor opportunities for the 28th Annual LCI Congress, October 12–16 in Atlanta. Secure your spot before the best placements are gone!
Project owners set the vision for Lean transformation — but budget constraints too often keep them out of the room where it happens. The LCI Owner Scholarship Sponsorship changes that, supporting attendance for 20 owners at LCI Congress 2026.
Your support:
- Puts more owners in the room, expanding the impact of every session and connection at Congress
- Strengthens collaboration between owners, designers, contractors, and trade partners
- Demonstrates your organization’s commitment to Lean leadership and the future of the built environment
Learn more about exhibit and sponsor opportunities with Adam Hoots, Construction ACHE Solutions + Hoots on the Ground Podcaster, on his most recent Livestream.
To reserve your exhibit space or sponsorship, email Ilene Goldberg.
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 LCI Pioneer Award!
The Pioneer Award is LCI’s highest honor, recognizing a firm or individual that has helped move the design and construction industry forward through the adoption and implementation of Lean tools and techniques. If you know a Lean leader or organization making a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to recognize their work! LCI corporate members can submit nominations through midnight ET, July 31, 2026. The winner will be honored at LCI Congress this October 12-16 in Atlanta, GA!
Questions? Contact Joan Piccariello.
Member Connections
Welcome New Members!
Why Lean Teams Invest in LCI Membership
When teams join LCI, they’re not just gaining access to content. They’re gaining access to proven knowledge, practical tools, and a community of practitioners working to improve project outcomes every day.
For many members, the value shows up immediately.
“We’re a new LCI corporate member. We’ve been using a bunch of stuff on the LCI website such as recorded webinars, eLearning, and it’s been super helpful for us.” – Anuj Dubet, Findorff
Others join because they recognize that better project delivery requires learning from others who are solving the same challenges.
“We joined because we have lots of upcoming projects, and there’s no better way to do construction than with Lean. This is a great organization to be a part of to really compliment your work and create a pure network.” – Stephen Black, Major Health Partners
Membership also helps teams avoid reinventing the wheel.
“We previously spent four months building a customized Last Planner training. As members, we found a Congress presentation containing the needed information already existing in LCI’s member resources.” – General Contractor
For organizations focused on developing Lean capability at scale, LCI’s on-demand eLearning resources – free for corporate members – help create consistency across teams.
“LCI’s eLearning makes it simple to get everyone on the same page with Lean. Because the courses are on-demand and easy to follow, more of our people are engaging with the content — and we’re building a common language for how we plan, communicate, and deliver work.” – Design Firm
Whether you’re looking for implementation resources, eLearning, Congress presentations, webinars, Communities of Practice, or connections with experienced practitioners, LCI membership is designed to help your team build capability faster and apply Lean more effectively on real projects.
Questions? Contact Maryann Fiala.
Lean Pulse: What Metrics Are You Tracking?
The metrics teams choose to track often shape what gets prioritized day to day. When visibility is limited to lagging outcomes, problems are usually discovered after the impact is already felt. Lean teams use transparency and visual management to create shared awareness earlier, helping teams make better decisions in real time.
What’s one metric or visual management practice that has helped your team make better day-to-day decisions? Learn more and join the conversation on LinkedIn!
Upcoming Webinars
June 18, 2026
LCI Aligning Project Success with COS
July 16, 2026
Introduction to Lean Project Delivery
Thank You Signature Sponsors!
2026 Congress Exhibitors
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