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10
Wed
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Future-Proofing Construction:
Northern California Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Future-Proofing Construction:
Northern California Community of Practice
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  Did you know that OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a groundbreaking AI tool, became one of the fastest-growing applications in history, reaching over a million users within just five days of its release? This remarkable feat showcases the immense potential and growing interest in AI technologies. Join us to uncover innovative AI applications now available and what you can leverage to future-Proof your design and construction work.  Lean Construction practitioners of all experience levels from across design and construction will benefit from a guided exploration of the multifaceted role of AI in the construction industry including areas such as estimating, contract management, procurement, design management, BIM/VDC, equipment management, collaborative scheduling, and more. This engaging session from 5:30 to 8:00 PM begins with...
11
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee (CHARLOTTE)
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean Coffee RALEIGH
Carolinas Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
5S in Lean Construction
Webinar
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Future-Proofing Construction:
Northern California Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee (CHARLOTTE)
Carolinas Community of Practice
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  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....
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas Community of Practice
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  Registration is free – Please pre-register. Coffee and Donuts will be provided.
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean Coffee RALEIGH
Carolinas Community of Practice
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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...
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
5S in Lean Construction
Webinar
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As project teams look to advance improvements to workflow, implementing 5S as a core Lean method leads to better efficiency by keeping the jobsite organized, clean, safe and productive.  By participating the 5S In Lean Construction webinar, you will discover the 5S steps as primarily appropriate to the field.  Real-project examples support implementing 5S on your projects.  Learning Objectives: 1.Understand and be able to identify the 5Ss supported by examples shared in the course. 2.Understand how to implement key Lean approaches to support sustaining 5S on a jobsite. 3.Identify areas in your work that would benefit from 5S application. 4.Discover ways to build consensus and support for 5S with your team.
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Future-Proofing Construction:
Northern California Community of Practice
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AI and Lean Practices in Project Management – BAY AREA
12
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean Conversations: Trust in the Workplace
Georgia Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
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.
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean Conversations: Trust in the Workplace
Georgia Community of Practice
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The presence or absence of trust within a workplace can determine the culture, moral, and effectiveness of a workplace.
16
Tue
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Lean Cocktail - Discuss Upcoming Year &
Central Indiana Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Lean Cocktail - Discuss Upcoming Year &
Central Indiana Community of Practice
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Thank You to our Sponsors Please join us to thank our sponsors for their support.  We also will go over the upcoming events that we have planned and looking for suggestions from the community. We welcome all to attend and give us your feedback!
19
Fri
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Field Crew Huddle Virtual Lean Coffee
Webinar
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
LCI Field Crew Huddle Virtual Lean Coffee
Webinar
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Field Crew Huddle Virtual Lean Coffee
Webinar
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Field Crew Huddle Virtual Lean Coffee
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
LCI Field Crew Huddle Virtual Lean Coffee
Webinar
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Field Crew Huddle Virtual Lean Coffee
23
Tue
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Pull Planning in Design
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Pull Planning in Design
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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How do you pull plan in design?  Come join us and find out how well it actually works!  Weitz and Jedson Engineering have been pull planning the detailed design phase a of current project.  We will share the several different methods and software’s we have used along the way, the many successes and lessons learned through the process, and help you identify the ONE EASY QUESTION we ask that makes it all happen!!    This event will be a first part series of 3 where our Community of Practices examines how to establish Flow in design and construction.   There will be a little social following the event for those that want to stick around!
24
Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Virtual Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
LCI & DBIA - Collaborating Together
Arizona Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Virtual Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
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Please join us as we kick-off 2024 with our first Lean Coffee of the year.  This will be a virtual event and a great way to reconnect after the holidays and discuss the topics most on your mind regarding anything lean and/or related to construction.
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
LCI & DBIA - Collaborating Together
Arizona Community of Practice
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Group Discussion Lead by Darlene Cadman (LCI) and Scott Bergstrom (LCI & DBIA) on how we can work more collaboratively together as individuals and as Groups.
25
Thu
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
2024 Kick-Off - A Lean Coffee
LCI & DBIA - Collaborating Together
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Mindset of an Effective Big Room
Webinar
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
2024 Kick-Off - A Lean Coffee
LCI & DBIA - Collaborating Together
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Join us for a Lean Coffee at the LCI Main Office to kick off the new year! Let us know how your Community of Practice can support your Lean endeavors. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned. Come meet your CoP Core Group, find out what’s in store for 2024, and network with like-minded professionals. We look forward to seeing you!
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Mindset of an Effective Big Room
Webinar
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High-performing teams function on collaborative brain power to rapidly advance work and add value by operating in a Big Room setting. Effective Big Rooms are only possible with the mindset and behaviors that break down the traditional silos to allow for cross-functional team collaboration and decision-making.  Through the Effective Big Room webinar, you will gain a foundational understanding of the concept of a Big Room by learning the benefits, purpose, and implementation considerations.  This webinar will lead you to understanding how to improve collaboration and drive transparency within your team to optimize project outcomes. Learning Objectives: 1.Define the meaning of a Big Room and understand the purpose and benefits of implementing the approach to improving project outcomes. 2.Understand the characteristics...
26
Fri
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
LCI 2023 Congress Recap – Get Inspired to
New Orleans Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
LCI 2023 Congress Recap – Get Inspired to
New Orleans Community of Practice
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Drive Lean Engagement
30
Tue
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour 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...
31
Wed
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
2024 Event Preview (... ... and MORE!)
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
2024 Event Preview (... ... and MORE!)
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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Join us for this 60 minute FREE & VIRTUAL event.  The Core Team will highlight the 2024 calendar of events and also roll out a few new programs, including Community of Practice sponsorship opportunities and semi-annual core team interest workshops.  The Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice is growing and we’re excited to have our members grow with us! Speakers: Emily Lowe, Butz Family of Companies Enterprise Lean Champion,is a multi-year Mid-Atlantic Core Team Member and 2024 Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice Leader Dan Flickinger, Butz Family of Companies Project Executive, is a multi-year Mid-Atlantic Core Team Member and 2022-23 Leader, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice Leader Emeritus.

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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.

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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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