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01
Fri
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
VIRTUAL EVENT - A Lean Coffee
Michigan Community of Practice
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
VIRTUAL EVENT - A Lean Coffee
Michigan Community of Practice
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  A link to the virtual meeting platform will be emailed separately to registrants. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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/.
07
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
How to Build a Culture of Planning and Purpose
Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
How to Build a Culture of Planning and Purpose
Webinar
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<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!< r /><br />**This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**
12
Tue
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT - Clean, Clear, & Construction-Ready: Implementing 5S for Safer, Smarter Jobsites
St. Louis Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT - Clean, Clear, & Construction-Ready: Implementing 5S for Safer, Smarter Jobsites
St. Louis Community of Practice
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  Please sign-on 3 minutes prior to the webinar start time.  
13
Wed
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
TVD - Panel Discussion
Colorado Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hilti Tool Service Center – Lean Excellence in Action. An LCI Tour
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
On-Boarding Lean Teams - Panel Discussion | A HYBRID EVENT
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Building the Foundation: Onboarding for Integrated Project Success
Northern California Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
TVD - Panel Discussion
Colorado Community of Practice
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      Moderator: Justin Franklin, Cumming Group – Director of Project Management Panelists: George Moore, Encore Electric, Senior Preconstruction Manager Mike Chihoski, UCHealth, VP Facilities, Design, & Construction Omar Tuiz, Turner Construction, Project Executive Stacey Root, Cannon Design, Principal & Healthcare Practice Lead Steve Howard, Cumming Group, Managing Principal Park in lot. Lunch will be provided.  Capacity is limited! 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...
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hilti Tool Service Center – Lean Excellence in Action. An LCI Tour
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
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  Parking available onsite. Light refreshments will be provided.
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
On-Boarding Lean Teams - Panel Discussion | A HYBRID EVENT
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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  Parking is available in front of the building Networking with drinks and refreshments to follow the discussion. Hybrid event – a link for joining the meeting virtually will be emailed separately.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Building the Foundation: Onboarding for Integrated Project Success
Northern California Community of Practice
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    In this session, a panel of architects, a GC, and an owner will share: Real-world examples of onboarding processes that supported successful project outcomes Key components of effective onboarding Lessons learned from when onboarding missed the mark Learn about:  Role of Project Leadership – Strategies for influencing mindset and behavior to support collaboration. Project Goals & Value Setting – How to align around what matters most when forming a high-performing team. Health Checks – Tools and methods to monitor and maintain team health throughout the project lifecycle. Speakers: Neelanjana Sen, Principal, Stantec, is focused on healthcare design and delivery. With over 20 years’ experience as an architect she is passionate about integrated delivery and implements tools for planning...
14
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley 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....
15
Fri
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Intro to Lean: Build Better with Lean
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Intro to Lean: Build Better with Lean
LCI National
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  During this 90-minute virtual session, you will: Delve into the Why of Lean Projects that apply Lean principles experience stronger outcomes—greater schedule reliability, improved budget performance, and better stakeholder experiences. You’ll see highlights from LCI’s research to show you how Lean delivers real-world results. Explore Lean Basics Gain insight into what Lean is, and as important what it isn’t. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of Lean and see how principles, people and systems work together to create a Lean culture. Discover How LCI Can Help You Build Better Learn about the free resources LCI offers to help you get started on your Lean journey—and see how membership can take you even further with expanded tools, education, and a...
19
Tue
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Georgia Community of Practice
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
LCI and DBIA-MAR Mingle Meeting
DC Metro Community of Practice
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Georgia Community of Practice
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Bold Monk Brewing in Atlanta offers ample free parking. You can find parking directly in front of the brewery, and there’s additional free parking at the back. Your $10 entry fee includes 2 drink tickets to enjoy at Bold Monk Brewing. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. We recommend signing up in advance to confirm your drink tickets & spot, but walk-ins are always welcome (drink tickets will still be provided with entry). 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,...
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
LCI and DBIA-MAR Mingle Meeting
DC Metro Community of Practice
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This event is sponsored by:    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/.
20
Wed
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
The Lean Marketplace
LCI National
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
LCI AI-Powered Scrum: Streamlined Success in Construction
Arizona Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Reflections on Modular Manufacturing & Design
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
The Lean Marketplace
LCI National
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  Whether you’re exploring technologies, consulting services, coaching, or professional tools, this event offers a curated platform to discover offerings that drive real results.  Vendors, technology providers, and consultants, here’s your opportunity to showcase how your solution supports Lean principles and helps teams reduce waste, improve flow, and deliver more value. Please note to qualify for the corporate member rate, you must be a vendor, technology provider or consultant LCI corporate member and all presenters must be from member companies. Sessions will be held from 11:00 AM- 3:45 PM (Eastern) on August 20, August 27 and September 9.  Attendees may attend any or all of the sessions. Check out the program below to find information on the session presentations. Pro-tip,...
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
LCI AI-Powered Scrum: Streamlined Success in Construction
Arizona Community of Practice
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        Learning Objectives: Gain an overview understanding of the Scrum framework and terminology. Understand the relationship between Scrum and Lean Experience hands-on application of Scrum Use the Scrum framework individually and/or with your teammates Instructor: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, Project Delivery Services Director for The Boldt Company, The EBFC Show podcast host, and proven construction change-maker from million to billion dollar-sized projects and companies worldwide implementing Lean and Agile practices. Engineer-Manriquez helps people work twice as fast with half the effort – easier, better, and faster. Felipe is a Registered Scrum Trainer™ (RST), Registered Scrum Master™ (RSM), and enables change via work, blogging, social media, and his book. He is also a Lean...
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Reflections on Modular Manufacturing & Design
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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  Free parking available on site. Light refreshments will be provided before and after the event. Capacity is limited.
21
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Importance of Aligning Master Schedules & Field Planning
Webinar
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Gemba in Da Field: Lean in action at Deerfield Assisted Living
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In Person - Lean Beer
Chicago Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Decision-Making Made Clear: An Introduction to Choosing By Advantages
Austin Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Importance of Aligning Master Schedules & Field Planning
Webinar
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  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.  **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants**
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Gemba in Da Field: Lean in action at Deerfield Assisted Living
Chicago Community of Practice
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 Project is an active jobsite.  PPE is required, hard hat, high vis vest and closed toed shoes.   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/.
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In Person - Lean Beer
Chicago Community of Practice
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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 all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics....
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Decision-Making Made Clear: An Introduction to Choosing By Advantages
Austin Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Paz Arroyo, National Quality Leader at DPR Construction, and her team support Culture of Quality, sharing best practices, delivering training, and connecting with operations. She has a strong Lean background rooted in practice and research. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on Lean and decision-making. Paz has worked internationally and has helped multiple teams make better decisions. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided. Garage and street parking available.   LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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...
22
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Aligned by Intention: A Conditions of Satisfaction Workshop
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
A Conversation around Lean Construction and your local CoP.
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Aligned by Intention: A Conditions of Satisfaction Workshop
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
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Speakers: Bryan Wahl, Bostwick Design Partnership, brings an advanced understanding of the application of Lean methods to the design process and is recognized as a national leader in Lean Project Delivery. Bryan applies over 20 years of experience in project management to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with high quality. Joe Schilens is a Regional Lean Manager with Turner Construction where he has over 20 years of experience.  Joe has led multiple teams with the use of Lean Methodologies including the Last Planner System achieving predictable and timely project deadlines.   CO-HOSTED WITH CMAA (Construction Managers Association of America) – Ohio Chapter and the LCI Northern Ohio Community of Practice Breakfast is included with the registration fee. LCI...
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
A Conversation around Lean Construction and your local CoP.
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Nick Rickards is Vice President at Archer Mechanical, where he leads operations, estimating, and project execution. He advanced through the ranks, bringing firsthand field experience to executive leadership. Nick champions sustainability, prefabrication, and Lean practices while fostering a culture of transparency, growth, and collaboration. As a leader in Salt Lake’s Lean Construction community, he’s passionate about innovation, team development, and delivering high-quality mechanical solutions that make lasting impact.  Registration is free.  Please pre-register.   Breakfast provided by:    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...
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee
LCI National
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LCI corporate member employees Lean practitioners 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...
26
Tue
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean Brew
Houston Community of Practice
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean Brew
Houston Community of Practice
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  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.   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...
27
Wed
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin 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....
28
Thu
04:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Phillies Tailgate & Game (vs Atlanta Braves)
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
04:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Phillies Tailgate & Game (vs Atlanta Braves)
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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29
Fri
10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training
LCI National
10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training
LCI National
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      Enroll in this virtual training to obtain your Adult Mental Health First Aid certification. The class consists of a 6.5-hour on-line course and approximately 90 minutes of pre-work. Each session is limited to 30 participants.  Cost: LCI Members – Free Nonmembers – $170 The certification must be renewed every three years. Participants will learn: Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges How to support a person in a mental health crisis Ways to connect a person with appropriate help and resources Strategies to assist a person thinking about suicide Please note, that registration for each program will close 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. This is necessary to allow time...

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