June 12, 2025
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Target Value Delivery in Action: What Makes This Workshop Different?
Secure your spot for an exciting new virtual workshop from the Lean Construction Institute: Target Value Delivery in Action! During this six-week program, you’ll learn all about TVD and how to apply it to your work.
What makes this workshop different from other LCI learning opportunities?
- Convenient Format – As an online-only workshop, anyone around the globe can take part in this interactive learning experience!
- Big Room Environment – A Big Room environment provides a unique learning opportunity that is both collaborative and immersive, allowing you to get hands-on Lean experience.
- Congress Preparation – With this program taking place in the lead-up to 2025 LCI Congress in Arlington, Texas, this is a great way to jumpstart your learning so you can enroll in more advanced modules for Learning Day at Congress.
This workshop is only offered once a year, and spots are limited! Sign up today to secure yours.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice - Honoring Lean Innovators in Design and Construction
Each year, the LCI Chicago Community of Practice gathers to honor the spirit and legacy of Lean innovation in our industry with the Bob Krier Award—named in memory of one of our CoP’s founding members. This award celebrates individuals and teams who are transforming how we design and build—through collaboration, continuous improvement, and a deep respect for people.
Celebrating Excellence in Lean
Award recipients are selected based on a set of criteria that reflect the very heart of Lean:
- Implementation
Demonstrating significant achievements in promoting Lean tools and techniques within their organization or across the industry. This includes deep personal investment in bringing Lean principles to life on key projects for contractors, designers, and owners alike. - Innovation
Pioneering the development and deployment of new Lean tools and methods that improve project design and delivery. - Impact on the Community
Championing the mission and goals of the Lean Construction Institute through leadership, education, and advocacy. These leaders freely share lessons learned, present at conferences and seminars, and help guide others—especially owners—in embracing Lean.
Honoring Two Visionaries
On May 28, 2025, the Chicago CoP came together for the annual Bob Krier Award event—a meaningful evening not only to remember Bob’s contributions, but also to honor another founding force, Mark Skender, whose legacy continues to shape our community.
Together, we reflected on the past—and looked forward with inspiration—as we celebrated the 2025 Bob Krier Award recipient: Peter Messina, Vice President of Planning at Advocate Health.
Embodying the Spirit of Lean
In honoring Peter Messina, the LCI Chicago CoP celebrates not just a portfolio of remarkable projects, but a mindset of growth, humility, and collaboration. Peter embodies the same spirit of continuous improvement that Bob Krier championed—proof that Lean is not just a set of tools, but a way of thinking, building, and leading.
LCI Congratulates Peter Messina and we thank him for his inspirational leadership.
Nominate Your Project Team for the 2025 LCI Design Awards!
Nominate your project team today for the 2025 LCI Design Award and the 2025 LCI Engineering Design Award. Submissions are due by midnight PT, June 26, 2025, and winners will be honored at the 2025 LCI Congress Award Ceremony.
Have questions? Reach out to Joan Piccariello for more information.
Achieve Your Goals as a 2025 LCI Congress Sponsor or Exhibitor
Ensure your business is front and center as a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2025 LCI Congress, October 20-24, in Arlington, Texas. Don’t miss the chance to make an impact with an enthusiastic audience of Lean leaders and decision-makers—all in one powerful setting! Spanning sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, the new Innovation Spotlight, the Congress Golf Tournament, and more, we’ve got the perfect package to suit your goals and budget.
Explore Sponsorship Opportunities
New for 2025: Innovation Spotlight
Host an exclusive, 45-minute session spotlighting your innovations, products, and services with this new opportunity. The time belongs to you—for training, product demonstrations, or more. Three of the five available spots are already filled. Get in touch now if you’re interested in one of the two remaining spots!
Support the Silent Auction
Boost your brand visibility by contributing an item to the LCI Congress Silent Auction, benefiting the TEXO Foundation. The auction runs from the Congress Kick-off Social to Thursday afternoon’s networking break, maximizing exposure while supporting the next generation of construction professionals!
Lock in your first choice of high-impact sponsor and/or exhibitor packages today! Contact Ilene Goldberg by email or (703) 785-9087.
2025 LCI Congress Registration Opens Next Week!
Congress registration opens next Tuesday, June 17, with the lowest rates of the year! Make sure you’re there for game-changing networking, learning, and Lean transformation at the 2025 LCI Congress, October 20-24, in Arlington, Texas!
Stay tuned for the big announcement next week, and start making your plans to attend now!
Keep up with Congress. Check out the new Congress website, Congress blog posts, and the latest on LinkedIn with #LCICongress25.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this year’s Congress? Contact Ilene Goldberg by email or (703) 785-9087 for more information.
Questions about the Congress program? Contact Joan Piccariello for more information.
Member Connections: Getting Started With Lean: A Guide for Organizations New to Lean
LCI corporate members: a newly created resource, Getting Started With Lean: A Guide for Organizations New to Lean, is now available to you in the Member Hub. This guide focuses on the basics of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and offers exclusive new resources, including an A3 template, a 52-week suggested Lean stand-up schedule,and more!
The PDCA cycle is a continuous improvement methodology that helps organizations systematically implement Lean principles at any stage of their journey.
PDCA is referred to as a “cycle” because in Lean, we are always seeking ways to improve our processes. The structure of the cycle facilitates this continuous growth.
If you’re an LCI corporate member, you can access this guide now in the Member Hub.
If you have any questions regarding your membership or need additional information, please reach out to Maryann Fiala. Ready to join as an LCI corporate member? Fill out your application today.
Share your Lean journey with others! Peer-to-peer learning is invaluable in helping others grow. Submit your contributions for five questions, project highlight or company recognition!
Upcoming: LCI Owners Forum Virtual Lean Coffee
June 20 | 11:00–12:30 p.m. ET | Virtual Event
Join fellow LCI Owner members for a dynamic Lean Coffee session—an open, agenda-free space to discuss challenges, share what’s working, and spark new ideas.
This session is hosted by:
🔹 Ashley Watkins, Procter & Gamble
🔹 Alex Chee, Advocate Health
🔹 JD Ahearn, UCSF
🔹 Bradley Mayer, AdventHealth
What to Expect:
🔹Fast-paced, participant-driven discussions
🔹Topic voting to focus on what matters most
🔹Reflections, key takeaways & Plus/Delta wrap-up
RSVP by June 18: email Maryann Fiala.
Help shape the conversation! Submit a topic when registering.
Note: This event is open only to employees of LCI Owner Member companies.
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Important Reminder: Credit Card Surcharge for Dues Payments
Please note that a 3% surcharge applies to all dues payments made by credit card, including those made by one-time use credit cards. LCI reluctantly implemented this fee in 2025 due to the rising costs from our credit card processor. To avoid the surcharge, members are welcome to pay by ACH, EFT, or check. As you prepare for budgeting your 2026 dues, please remember to account for the 3% processing fee if you will be using a credit card for payment. Your understanding and continued support of LCI is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please reach out to Shannyn Heyer.
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Lean Assessments
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