Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link immediately after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

    The topic of discussion for this Lean Coffee is as follows: Come learn and discuss Weekly work plans – different types, what works and share your struggles. 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...

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....

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. This...

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....

      Speaker: Jim Tedrow, Modern Companies Jim has been at Modern for 23 years. He started as a helper/delivery driver and worked as a: Plumber, Foreman, Fab Shop manager, Project Manager, and is now the Executive PM of Commercial Projects. Jim was also nominated to serve on the MCAA Fabrication Committee in 2022.   Parking: Plan to park on the street or the 5th & Watson Powell parking garage. There are two entrances: one on the East under the skywalk and one on the West off of 5th Ave. If you are entering the West side come in through the far right front door. This event will be offered as a Hybrid event. A link will be sent to...

Juanita will demystify the differences between Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping while engaging participants in a fun hands-on experience.   Attendees will walk away with a greater understanding of both methods triggered by the following learning objectives: Key differentiators between mapping techniques Best situations to use each method Common failure modes Facilitators tips Schedule : 3:30 – Doors Open / Networking 4:00 – Presentation Starts 5:15 – Presentation Ends 5:15 to7:00 – Networking / Open Bar

The Advocate Health Bed Tower Expansion is an IPD project local to Chicago which implements many lean principals including Respect for People, Prefabrication, Early Trade Partner Involvement and Modular systems.  This GEMBA-style presentation will allow members of the design and construction teams to share lessons learned and describe how lean tools were implemented to achieve the project goals. Presenters: Roberto Orozco, Advocate Aurora Health Arash Irani, SmithGroup Tom Nelson, Turner Construction Alex Chee, Advocate Aurora Health Aldona Jelinek, Turner Construction Peter Page, Black Rock Construction Colin Coltman, Glass Solutions, Inc Rob Garcea, RG Construction Brian Powers, SmithGroup  Kari Holtz, Hill Group Eric Orson, LeJeune Steel Brian Garcea, RG Construction Marty Sterr, SmithGroup Frank Nuno, Advocate Aurora Health

  Herrero Builders’ Nicholas Luciani, Project Executive & Pallavi Mittal Project Engineer, along with John LeBlanc with KMD Architecture will demonstrate how project conditions can significantly improve with clear communication, collaboration, and project goals. The team at the UCSF LPPI project is a perfect example of building a successful project by utilizing conditions of satisfaction and a framework and culture around relationships, regardless of contract type.   Using Herrero’s VIP, Value Identification Process, to identify the project’s true north indicators, build trust and open communication while getting back to Lean Principle basics helped the team buy-in, promote value alignment, minimize the risks, and enhance design and construction flow. The team developed a collective framework for project success by applying additional...

Learn how a high-executing, and established Construction / Architectural team meshed with fresh team members, including team members with limited Lean and IPD experience, for success. How can improvement be born from disruption?  How best to integrate new team members? Strong, successful, teams want to repeat success. These high-horsepower groups want to take their momentum and roll on into the next project. Bringing in new team members changes the project dynamic and requires teams to reassess their processes. This model can lose the focus on continual improvement that can in-turn stifle growth.  Different project types can require teams to adapt their approach. Diversity in teaming can add fresh perspective and elevates the lean construction community by introducing new views and...

How to prepare for this event: Come armed with a few anecdotes about your challenges with driving lean and continuous improvement efforts. Reflect with your co-workers and clients to understand what lean tactics are gaining traction and where they may benefit from coaching and training. Preview this video recording to hear some long-time NOLA Lean volunteers explain how our local chapter has evolved over time No previous Lean experience required.  Come as you are and be ready to share and learn with peers facing shared struggles. Street Parking and back parking lot available. Refreshments will be provided.

  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....

This Lean Coffee is designed to bring together Lean Enthusiasts and Specialists that are looking for a deeper-dive discussion with like-minded professionals. Lean Espresso follows the same format as a standard Lean Coffee. 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. 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...

  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link immediately after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, or cancel after the registration deadline, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

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