Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

Concert tonight. Hockey tomorrow. How? What does it take to flip the Schott? Join the LCI Ohio Valley and Northern Ohio Communities of Practice at The Ohio State University for a behind-the-scenes Gemba walk to see how the Schott transforms from concerts to hockey to basketball—and the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement that make it happen. We’ll also hear two quick-hit presentations from OSU MBOE alumni, sharing the real-world improvement projects they tackled for their capstones. Then we’ll do what all good Lean practitioners should do after a Gemba walk: reflect over drinks at happy hour. Gemba. Great ideas. Good company. Event Parking is available at the Venue (more information will be provided post registration) Happy Hour to Follow LCI...

Concert tonight. Hockey tomorrow. How? What does it take to flip the Schott? Join the LCI Ohio Valley and Northern Ohio Communities of Practice at The Ohio State University for a behind-the-scenes Gemba walk to see how the Schott transforms from concerts to hockey to basketball—and the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement that make it happen. We’ll also hear two quick-hit presentations from OSU MBOE alumni, sharing the real-world improvement projects they tackled for their capstones. Then we’ll do what all good Lean practitioners should do after a Gemba walk: reflect over drinks at happy hour. Gemba. Great ideas. Good company. Event Parking is available at the Venue (more information will be provided post registration) Happy Hour to Follow LCI...

Congress is coming! Come support your local Lean Community and get an advanced viewing of presentations. Three of New England’s project teams will do a live practice round for the CoP on October 1st, 2026. Get excited for Congress or get inspired to attend this year and next year! Lost in Translation:  Lean Tools for Universal Communication Discover how Lean practices can bridge communication gaps in construction projects by supporting diverse thinking styles, personalities, and cultures.  Through real project examples, learn how visual management, collaborative planning, and daily alignment routines improve understanding, coordination, and team performance.   Presenter: Heather Ormonde Takt Formula: Aligning Field, Schedule and Ownership How using the Takt formula on a Non-Takt but repetitive project helped everyone on...

    LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://leanconstruction.org/privacy-policy/.

Registration for this workshop will close on August 14. Once registered, you’ll receive a series of emails leading up to the event with everything you need to prepare—technical onboarding instructions, what to expect, and more. You’ll receive separate messages with your Zoom links to join the live session, and to prework to prepare prior to the first class. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made up to 14 days before the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 3-14 days before the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 48 hours or less prior to the event will not receive a refund, but participants will retain access to all materials. No cash refunds will be issued due to technical issues on...

Book access will be coordinated with registrants. Refreshments and light snack will be provided Free onsite parking is available. Building and 4th floor access is restricted after 5pm. If arriving late, please text 619-572-5811 for access. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our...

New to LCI corporate membership—or ready for a refresh? Join this virtual live session for a fast tour of member resources, an overview of LCI, and structured networking. Walk away with clear next steps, connections across the community, and practical ways to put member resources into action and Build Better. Who should attend: New members, new hires at member firms, and anyone wanting a concise refresh on LCI and member resources. AGENDA  Welcome & goals LCI overview Member Hub Tour Q&A Structured networking  Plus / Delta Reserve your spot for Build Better: Member Connect.

  Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!  Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock....

Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.  Come as you...

After this session, you will be able to: Recognize the core behaviors and conditions that support an effective Gemba Walk. Work through common Gemba challenges and determine how you would respond in different situations. Identify one action and an LCI resource you can use to strengthen your Gemba practice within the next 7–10 days. Registration for this practice lab will close 30 minutes before the lab starts and you will receive an email with the access info shortly after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the session. Please use the registration link email to add this practice lab to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the...

  Speakers: Jessica Sweeney, BWBR Aaron Bock, EUA  Parking available in the attached parking garage – entrance off of W Johnson St. as well as Overture Center Parking Garage at 318 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI. Registration is Free. Capacity is limited – register today! LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our...

Not everyone can make it to LCI Congress, so this month, NOLA Lean Coffee brings one of its sessions to you. Construction projects often feel like nonstop firefighting – interruptions, shifting priorities, communication breakdowns – while running on multiple “languages” at once: trades, cultures, personalities, and different ways of processing information. This session explores how ADHD-related traits show up on the jobsite, and why many of these challenges are really symptoms of systems that overload people with information. Through real project examples, we’ll see how Lean tools – visual management, collaborative planning, and daily alignment points – build clearer communication that supports different thinking styles and personalities, helping teams coordinate more effectively.   Speakers: Heather Ormonde, active in the Lean...

A3 Lean Thinking Training is an interactive workshop that teaches participants how to apply Lean problem-solving principles using the A3 methodology. Originating from the Toyota Production System, A3 Thinking provides a structured, one-page approach to identifying problems, analyzing root causes, developing countermeasures, and implementing sustainable solutions. During this session, participants will learn how to: Understand the principles of Lean thinking and continuous improvement. Define and clearly articulate business problems. Use data and observation to analyze current conditions. Apply root cause analysis techniques such as the 5 Whys. Develop effective countermeasures and action plans. Communicate problem-solving efforts using the A3 framework. Foster collaboration, critical thinking, and accountability within teams. The training combines Lean theory with practical exercises, case studies, and hands-on...

Click here for an instructional video – How to Register for LCI Congress Corporate member companies that have joined LCI within the last year receive a benefit of one complimentary Congress registration. Contact MaryannF@leanconstruction.org for details.   If you created your MyLCI account within the last 24 hours, please allow up to 24 hours for your corporate membership status to be validated and recognized. Please wait to register until you receive the automated email confirming your corporate member employee status. All cancellations will incur a $300 fee. No cancellations accepted after September 14, 2026.  Please select your Core Program Breakout Sessions during registration. You may add Learning Day courses, Gemba tours and Golf Tournament participation for additional fees as listed. For...

    Street parking and parking lot across the street are available. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://leanconstruction.org/privacy-policy/.

  Job site and parking maps will be emailed prior to the event.   Note:  Garage parking costs $1/10 minutes, $13 daily max.  Proper footwear required, hardhats are optional.  LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://leanconstruction.org/privacy-policy/.

Lean practitioners from LCI corporate members are invited to join us for a Lean Practitioner Lean Coffee. While the event will follow the format of a typical Lean Coffee, participation will be limited to those who are Lean practitioners. A Lean Practitioner is defined as someone who is consistently implementing Lean practices in work. This Lean Coffee is for you if: You are a professional who actively applies Lean principles and tools You are responsible for driving Lean methodologies and practices within your organization at any level You are the internal Lean champion or Lean leader within your organization To ensure that the conversation is robust and relevant, please register only if you meet the above and are ready to contribute...

Construction runs on experience — and experience is earned through years of hands-on practice. When you ask your most senior team members to adopt new approaches and unfamiliar Lean initiatives, you risk coming across as dismissive of the very knowledge you need most. The tension between new approaches and tried-and-true methods shows up across every aspect of construction. Is your contracting method the first hurdle that keeps key team members at bay too long? Are you operating with a risk-shifting mindset instead of a collaborative one — protecting your own interests at others’ expense? Should the GC dictate schedule requirements? How do you express the need for the project while staying receptive to the challenges your subcontractors face? When the...

  Join the Northern Ohio LCI Community of Practice and fellow young professionals in the region as we participate in a Lean Coffee open discussion.  Stay for the snacks, fellowship and networking! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.  Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!  Each proposer takes...

          Plenty of free parking The cost of registration includes two drink tickets for beer, cider, wine, cocktails or soft drinks. Appetizers/snacks will also be provided. THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY:  

  Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!  Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock....