LCI Weekly: October 15, 2026

October 15, 2026

LCI Congress is in Full Swing

What a week we’re having at LCI Congress 2026!

From packed sessions and hands-on learning to those spontaneous hallway conversations that make LCI Congress so valuable, Atlanta is buzzing with new ideas and connections. Across the week, the Lean community has come together to learn from one another, challenge the way we think about project delivery, and explore what’s next for our industry.

If you’re here with us, we hope you’re making the most of every moment. And if you couldn’t make it, we hope you’re following along and already thinking about joining us next year!

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Member Connections:
Upcoming Opportunities for Connection & Learning

Wondering how you’ll keep that Congress feeling alive after you leave Atlanta, or wanting to capture that Congress feeling even though you couldn’t make it this year? There are many opportunities to get your Lean fix with your LCI peers between now and the end of the year.

Member to Member Webinars

These sessions are peer-led: a fellow member sharing what they’ve learned the hard way, in their own words, so you can benefit from their experience.

A Diamond in the Rough: Aligning Field Experiences with Lean — Oct 28, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Deep field experience and Lean thinking don’t always align easily. See how Skanska’s team built trust and consistency — using tools like the Last Planner System — to turn friction into collaboration.

From Silos to Flow: The Integrated Design Process at Work — Nov 3, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
See how SSM Health Wisconsin used the Integrated Facility Design Process and Lean tools to merge two service lines — transforming not just their space, but their team culture.

Craft Pro Catalyst: Programs to Recruit and Retain Talent — Nov 10, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
See how Robins & Morton’s Rocky McMichen Field Leadership Program turns experienced craft professionals into construction management leaders.

Developing the Next Generation of Lean Leaders – December 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Grow your next Lean leaders on purpose. Esra Tepeli of Purdue University shows you how to connect field coaching, leadership development, and experiential education into one learning system.

LCI Owners Lean Coffee

A space for LCI owner members to discuss challenges, exchange best practices, and explore Lean ideas in an open, flexible format.

Nov 13, 12:00–1:00 PM ET — Register

LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee

An open-format Lean Coffee facilitated by LCI-Certified Professional David MacKay — the agenda is yours to set.

Dec 11, 12:00–1:00 PM ET — Register

LCI Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee

Open to LCI corporate member employees actively engaged in Lean implementation at the organizational, team, or project level.

Oct 23, 12:00–1:00 PM ET — Register
Dec 4, 12:00–1:00 PM ET — Register

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI essentials, member resources, and structured networking to help you plug in and see value fast.

Nov 4, 3:00–4:15 PM ET — Register
Dec 2, 3:00–4:15 PM ET — Register

Reach back to the membership team if you’d like a hand connecting to any of these.

A Closer Look at the Lean Marketplace Lineup (11/13 & 11/20)

Two days, 10 presentations, 45 minutes each. Join us November 13 and November 20 from 11:00 AM to 3:45 PM ET for The Lean Marketplace, a virtual event connecting you with innovative tools, technologies, and services that support Lean project delivery.

You’ll have a chance to hear about: