Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

Lean Events

Collaboration & Integration

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07
Tue
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Oklahoma Community of Practice
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
A Lean Coffee - (Oklahoma CoP)
Oklahoma Community of Practice
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Join us for a. IN-PERSON Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the...
08
Wed
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Northern California Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Northern California Community of Practice
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Lean Happy Hour (Northern California CoP | SAN FRANCISCO)
Northern California Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  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. Based on our conversation with you, you’ll help us provide more relevant topics for our monthly presentations. 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!    Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Lean Happy Hour (Northern California CoP | SACRAMENTO)
Northern California Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  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. Based on our conversation with you, you’ll help us provide more relevant topics for our monthly presentations. 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!    Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
09
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Carolinas Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Minnesota Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Northern California Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee CHARLOTTE AREA (Carolinas CoP)
Carolinas Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group....
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee GREENVILLE AREA (Carolinas CoP)
Carolinas Community of Practice
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To unite and improve the construction industry throughout South Carolina through community. Join us for our first IN-PERSON Lean Coffee of 2023 for coffee, donuts, and some time to learn about Lean Topics and get to know others in the industry who are fired up about Lean Construction! 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...
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Brew at Surly Brewing (Minnesota CoP)
Minnesota Community of Practice
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Meet face-to-face with Lean professionals from the Twin City area. Designers, GC’s, Trade Partners, Owners and Vendors Informal gathering to share some Lean thoughts and stories Q/A for anyone interested in Core Team or other CoP roles
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
VIRTUAL Lean Happy Hour (Northern California CoP)
Northern California Community of Practice
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Join us for a virtual Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  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. Based on our conversation with you, you’ll help us provide more relevant topics for our monthly presentations. 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! 
10
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
D.C. Metro Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee (Ohio Valley CoP)
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to...
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A Lean Coffee (DC Metro CoP)
D.C. Metro Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee at the LCI Headquarters to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky...
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The 5 Whys (Salt Lake City CoP)
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
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The 5 Whys is a Lean practice utilized in identifying and addressing the Root Cause of challenges faced in the design and delivery process. Speaker: Thomas Quam, Okland ConstructionThom brings 36 years of experience in the construction industry including 18 years in Architecture and 18 years in construction. He has helped launch and shape the LCI CoP in Salt Lake City and brings a passionate desire to help reshape the construction industry for all.
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
WEBINAR: LCI Course - Lean in the Design Phase
Virtual
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During the Design Phase, teams seek ways to improve client outcomes while maximizing design excellence. Lean in the Design Phase webinar participants gain insight to Lean approaches and tools relative to the design phase to optimize team communication, collaboration and results. Learners will understand how a Lean strategy can drive innovative solutions by connecting people, principles and practices. This webinar is foundationally important for anyone involved in preconstruction to improve the impact you are having on the project outcomes. Learning Objectives: Learn key definitions of Lean, review foundational goals and benefits, recognize key components, and discover the Eight Wastes. Learn how to connect people through collaborative communication by understanding the Lean mindset and identifying keys to developing a high-performing team....
15
Wed
07:45 AM - 04:45 PM
Lean Roadshow IRVINE – Engage with Lean Experts in Your Backyard!
Los Angeles / Orange County Community of Practice
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Join us for the Lean Roadshow as we bring top-quality Lean learning to your backyard. Get highly applicable instruction targeted to your specific experience level on either of the two days of immersive education. This program will create the environment that will spark enthusiasm and curiosity, and share tools to start and/or support you on your Lean journey. The Lean Roadshow will promote education, networking and first-hand experience from those who are industry experts.
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Go and See Lean Principles applied at an ACTIVE site!! (Ohio Valley CoP)
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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LCI Ohio Valley CoP Go and See Lean principles at Turner’s TriHealth Bethesda North Project, focusing on: Prefabrication 5S  Eliminating Wastes Site Hosts: Richard Zehring – Project Manager, Turner Construction Company Rob Hudepohl – Project Superintendent, Turner Construction Company Joe Newton – Lean Coach, Turner Construction Company
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Pull Tending (Understanding the Last Planner System® while Pull Planning cocktails & other non-alcoholic drink options) (Arizona CoP)
Arizona Community of Practice
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An interactive course on the Last Planner System and Pull Planning. If you are interested in learning more about pull planning, or you just need a Wednesday afternoon cocktail, then this is the event for you.  After a short introduction on Pull Planning and the Last Planner System, we will have a hands-on course where we break into teams to plan and implement the most efficient flow for making individual cocktails.  The event will last about 90 minutes and has been proven to be a lot of fun. Speakers: Eric Ubersax, Devenney Group ArchitectsAs Director of Integration, Eric’s primary role is to ensure that project teams are set up for success. Focused heavily on the health and culture of a...
16
Thu
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Carolinas Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Austin Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
A Lean Coffee RALEIGH AREA (Carolinas CoP)
Carolinas Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group....
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
2023 Kick-off Happy Hour (Austin CoP)
Austin Community of Practice
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The Austin CoP would like to kick off 2023! Please join the CoP core group members as we discuss our upcoming 2023 events. Food and drinks will be provided by LCI as our way to say thank you and to get everyone excited to make 2023 a success. Guest parking onsite.
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Cocktails (Greater Des Moines CoP)
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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Join us for “Lean Cocktails” to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once...
17
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Georgia Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee (Georgia CoP)
Georgia Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the...
22
Wed
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Oklahoma Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Gemba Walk - (Oklahoma CoP)
Oklahoma Community of Practice
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It’s a common issue when a complex project is underway: the people involved lose sight of the detailed work that goes into the very process they are trying to improve. Recognizing this problem, process improvement leaders at Toyota developed what they call a Gemba Walk. The translation of the term f
23
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Chicago Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Virtual Lean Coffee (Chicago CoP)
Chicago Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! 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 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group....
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
WEBINAR: LCI Course - Introduction to the Last Planner System®
Virtual
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Unpredictable workflows correlate with an increase in construction costs and schedules. The Last Planner System® (LPS®) was developed to improve predictability while maximizing efficiency and safety.  In the Introduction to The Last Planner System webinar, you will discover the five connected planning conversations of LPS and how they improve communication, trust, transparency and reliability.  This webinar, which includes real-life examples of LPS implementation will be a first step in mastering the System. Learning Objectives: Recognize the need for predictability on projects and how LPS creates more predictable outcomes. Gain an overview understanding of each of the five connected planning conversations of LPS and how they interrelate. Discover the basic mechanics of LPS including the foundational base of reliable commitments. Understand...
28
Tue
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
San Diego Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
New Orleans Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Pac West 20 Mile March (San Diego CoP)
San Diego Community of Practice
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Join LCI San Diego CoP and Pacific Western for a spirited conversation tour/audit of their facility on using Visual Management for early engagement between the PRG, Ops Excellence, Estimating, and finance teams to deliver Quality Service On Time Every Time –  QSOTET and address the opportunities and challenges for LEAN adoption in our 20-Mile March.  Food will be provided and will be an interactive lunch.  Speakers: John Staley, President – Pacific Western Painting Since 2020 John Staley has been instrumental   in orchestrating Pacific Westerns’ tremendous growth. As President, Staley   focused on culture, revenue & execution and is essential to the   development of our “process is our product” to deliver Quality   Service On Time Every Time. QSOTET. Kirby Hady, Vice President...
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
An Introduction to Choosing By Advantages and Overcoming Common Obstacles (Colorado CoP)
Colorado Community of Practice
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Are you ever frustrated trying to evaluate and communicate various options to the client and project team?  Or how to evaluate a new potential partner or materials? We can help with that!  Choosing By Advantages (CBA) is a great way to make and share decisions in an easy-to-understand way and to help the client and team reach a decision that sticks. Join us to hear about the foundational basics of CBA as well as some of the common struggles people have when they are learning CBA. A copy of the book Choosing By Advantages: How to Make Sound Decisions is included with your registration fee. Speaker: Rebecca Snelling coaches people, teams and organizations on Leadership and Lean Transformation with an...
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
NOLA Happy Hour - Help us 5S our beer fridge (New Orleans CoP)
New Orleans Community of Practice
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 Join NOLA Lean at our next Happy Hour as we generate discussion around pain points with material management and the use of 5S. Grab a drink. Meet your peers to discuss their issues and solutions. Relax while we provide presentations from Congress 2022 on inventory management. Then engage with a local panel made of up of a GC, a trade partner, and a supplier, discussing inventory management successes (and failures). Refreshments will be provided.
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Lean Young Professionals Happy Hour (Northern Ohio CoP)
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
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Are you 35 or under? Do you love working on Lean projects? Or are you looking for an opportunity to learn more about Lean Construction? Join us for our first Lean Young Professionals Happy Hour to meet other Lean practitioners in our area, network, and have a fun time. 
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Lean Brew (Ohio Valley CoP)
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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Come out for a drink with like-minded engineering & construction professionals on the Lean journey. This is an opportunity to invite colleagues in the industry to a fun event, learn about Lean and the Ohio Valley CoP, catch up with old friends, and make some new ones! Various games (e.g., cornhole) are available to enjoy.

National Events

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LCI Congress

October

For nearly 25 years, Congress is where your Lean community comes together for unparalleled knowledge-sharing across disciplines. Attendees come back year after year to reconnect while sharing experiences and successes—and return home with critical, actionable knowledge. Upcoming dates include:

  • 2024: Oct. 22-25, San Diego, California
  • 2025: Oct. 21-24, Arlington, Texas
  • 2026: Oct. 13-16, Atlanta, Georgia
  • 2027: Oct. 25-28, Long Beach, California
LCI Congress

Lean in Design Forum

May 1-2, 2024

As a member of the design community, your involvement in the beginning of the project planning process is crucial. From saving the team from delivering projects late to ensuring the greatest value in these projects, your role is vital to your team’s success. Lean in design can help you continue to exceed expectations!

Lean in Design Forum

Webinars

Virtual Learning Sessions

Expand your Lean education with no travel downtime or lost work days. LCI offers webinars on a variety of Lean principles conducted by LCI instructors and industry experts with real life case studies and examples.

Webinars
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Respect for People

This is an event for all roles in the AEC industry. The issue of mental health and well-being effects all of us, whether we work in the Design Community (Architects, Engineers), with a trade partner, in preconstruction and estimating, or for an Owner or general contractor.

Respect for People

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