Welcome to Lean Design & Construction!
Lean Construction Institute (LCI) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1997. The Institute operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. We have these broad goals:
Transform design and construction
- Promote ever-wider acceptance and use of lean principles, practices and tools on design and delivery of projects
Set standards for lean performance
- Common language and fundamental principles
- Basic practices
Provide education for lean project delivery
- Awareness, learning, and understanding of tools and techniques
- Catalyst for action
Conduct research to promote continuous improvement
- Robust program of basic and applied research evaluation
- Translate findings into transformational tools & techniques
Sponsor Communities of Practice for continuous learning and application
- Established in major markets nationwide, expanding into new areas over time
- Developing strong ties with academic and industry organizations
- Expanding understanding of Lean: fostering networking and mentoring
