March 26, 2026
How Lean Reduces Redesign in Construction
Anthony Montalto, AIA, LFA, Chief Design Officer at HKS, shares how Lean has introduced a better way, allowing his team to optimize project value.
Ready to bring more alignment upstream? Join us at LCI’s Lean in Design Forum this April 28-29 in Chicago!
Design Forum Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities Close April 3!
Gain unparalleled opportunities to showcase your brand, increase visibility, and engage directly with decision-makers in the AEC industry including:
👷 Safety Sponsor – includes the opportunity to deliver two (2) 90-second safety moments which happen during the keynote and plenary session
✨ Exhibit Tables – three are still available!
For more information about sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, contact Ilene Goldberg, Manager, Sponsor & Exhibitor Relations or call 703.785.9087.
Your Lean in Design Forum Learning Day Lineup is Here!
Before the start of the Lean in Design Forum Core Program, attendees can take a deep dive into Lean design principles during our optional Learning Day on April 28. This year’s Learning Day offers nine sessions across morning and afternoon tracks, with each session registered with AIA CES for LU credits.
- Getting Decisions That Stick
- LCI Target Value Delivery Module 2: Setting the Stage for Success
- LCI Target Value Delivery Module 3: Organizing for Flow and Efficiency
- LCI Target Value Delivery Module 4: Modeling for Predictable Outcomes
- LCI Last Planner System® in Design
- LCI Intermediate Last Planner System® for Design Practical Application
- LCI Lean in the Design Phase
- LCI Building Foundational Behaviors for Project Lean Leadership
- New this year! LCI Advancing Set-Based Design for the Lean Practitioner: Built for practitioners ready to move faster and deliver more value, this session will transform the way you think about design. We’ll explore parallel options, confident decision-making, and integration with Last Planner System® , Target Value Delivery, and Choosing By Advantages.
Learning Day is where the breakthroughs begin!
Have questions about the Lean in Design Forum program? Contact Joan Piccariello.
Member Connections
Revisit The Lean Marketplace – and Save the Date for 2026!
Last year, more than a dozen of the nation’s most innovative companies in the built environment came together to share practical services and solutions that support Lean project delivery through The Lean Marketplace. LCI Corporate Members can revisit those insights here.
We encourage you all to save the date for our 2026 Lean Marketplace, which this year will be held over four separate days packed full of information.
Mark your calendars for:
- June 10
- June 17
- November 13
- November 20
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lean Pulse: Focus on Flow
Tired of unclear decisions and constant redesign?
Keeping everyone busy doesn’t always mean work is moving faster. When teams focus on smoothing handoffs and reducing waiting, the entire project can deliver more with less friction.
Where might packed schedules and growing queues be limiting true progress on your current work? Join the conversation on LinkedIn and share your experience!
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WEBINAR TODAY: Getting Decisions That Stick
A construction project consists of a series of decisions. Knowing how to make the best decisions the most efficiently can make a huge difference in the success of your project.
In this webinar hosted by Kurt Neubek, you’ll learn:
- The attributes of various decision-making styles
- What information you need to make a decision
- A further examination of specific decision-making techniques
- Steps that owners can take to improve decisions
Upcoming Webinars
April 10, 2026
Lean in the Design Phase
April 24, 2026
Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design
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2026 Lean in Design Forum Exhibitors
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