LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Please register.

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Please register.

Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

Parking is available behind the building and along Abbey Place Road and Hedgemore Drive.

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Please register.

Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

Parking is available behind the building and along Abbey Place Road and Hedgemore Drive.

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

Lean Trade Partner Best Practices

Featured speaker: Bob Lilly , President of Tech Air.

Bob will share his practices and passion for developing and implementing a LEAN initiative throughout his company.

Attendance is free of charge.

Beverages and food will be served

Sponsored by:

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Please register.

Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

Parking is available behind the building and along Abbey Place Road and Hedgemore Drive.

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 

Attendance is free of charge.

Parking: When you enter Merck, turn left immediately after the first vacant shack. Proceed past the first set of trailers on the right (SPC) to Trailer 3 on the left.

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

Reality Capture: Applications for Laser Scanning in Design and Construction

DPR Construction will detail out how they use laser scanning services. Learn the ways in which laser scanning can assist with enhancing the design phase of projects involving work on an existing structure for which as-built plans might be inaccurate or nonexistent, as well as how scanning enhances the construction process.

There will also be time for networking along with some snacks and drinks.
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Speakers:

Justin Gray – DPR Construction – Justin is a graduate of NC State University with a BS in Construction Engineering and Management. He joined DPR last year and has been involved with virtual design and construction for six years. He has worked on over $1 billion worth of projects in four states. He is currently working on projects at Duke, NC State, United Therapeutics, and with numerous healthcare clients.

Gabriel Osuna – DPR Construction –Gabriel is a Venezuela native and moved to the US in 2015. He has a computer science degree and joined DPR last year with self-perform work. He is a licensed UAS remote pilot and serves as Raleigh-Durham’s dedicated Reality Capture specialist. He is also certified in a number of VDC Autodesk programs.

Attendance is free of charge.

There will be a wine bar with light snacks

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Carolinas (Morrisville) Community of Practice

presents

LCI Education Course: Mindset of an Effective Big Room

High-performing teams function on collaborative brain power to rapidly advance work and add value by driving down overall project costs in a Big Room setting. Effective Big Rooms are only possible with the right kind of mindset and behaviors that break down the traditional silos to allow for cross-functional team collaboration and decision-making. LCI’s Mindset of an Effective Big Room learning module creates a simulated Big Room experience encouraging you to create, manage and lead your own detailed Big Room concept and implementation plan tailored to your project’s specific needs whether you have had previous experience or not. Small groups will discuss onboarding new members, technology and real world challenges to Big Room implementation and report back to the large group to share and create a list of standards and better practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Immerse yourself in a Big Room atmosphere
• Tightly couple learning with action
• “Pull” the learning needed from facilitators and participants
• Develop your own detailed Big Room concept and implementation plan
• Learn how to organize and manage a Big Room tailored to your specific project needs
• Collaboratively develop a list of standards and better practices

Rebecca Snelling coaches a variety of people, teams and organizations on Lean Transformation. She is currently developing and leading a group of coaches and trainers for JE Dunn employees and project teams implementing Last Planner System™in Design and Construction, Target Value Delivery, Integrated Project Delivery, Choosing by Advantages and other Lean practices and behaviors. Rebecca is the Chair of the LCI Education Committee, and an LCI Improved instructor.

Registration Rates:

• LCI Member – $50.00
• Nonmember – $65.00
• Owner Organizations – $35.00
• Register four from the same company and get a fifth registration free (must be in one transaction/registration submittal)
  
• J.E. Dunn employees can receive a complimentary registration – send your name and email address to events@leanconstruction.org

This course is registered with AIA CES for 4 LU credits

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

LCI Education Course: Mindset of an Effective Big Room

High-performing teams function on collaborative brain power to rapidly advance work and add value by driving down overall project costs in a Big Room setting. Effective Big Rooms are only possible with the right kind of mindset and behaviors that break down the traditional silos to allow for cross-functional team collaboration and decision-making. LCI’s Mindset of an Effective Big Room learning module creates a simulated Big Room experience encouraging you to create, manage and lead your own detailed Big Room concept and implementation plan tailored to your project’s specific needs whether you have had previous experience or not. Small groups will discuss onboarding new members, technology and real world challenges to Big Room implementation and report back to the large group to share and create a list of standards and better practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Immerse yourself in a Big Room atmosphere
• Tightly couple learning with action
• “Pull” the learning needed from facilitators and participants
• Develop your own detailed Big Room concept and implementation plan
• Learn how to organize and manage a Big Room tailored to your specific project needs
• Collaboratively develop a list of standards and better practices

Rebecca Snelling coaches a variety of people, teams and organizations on Lean Transformation. She is currently developing and leading a group of coaches and trainers for JE Dunn employees and project teams implementing Last Planner System™in Design and Construction, Target Value Delivery, Integrated Project Delivery, Choosing by Advantages and other Lean practices and behaviors. Rebecca is the Chair of the LCI Education Committee, and an LCI Improved instructor.

Registration Rates:

• LCI Member – $50.00
• Nonmember – $65.00
• Owner Organizations – $35.00
• Register four from the same company and get a fifth registration free (must be in one transaction/registration submittal)
  
• J.E. Dunn employees can receive a complimentary registration – send your name and email address to events@leanconstruction.org

This course is registered with AIA CES for 4 LU credits

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 

Attendance is free of charge.

Parking is by permit. Please registration for this event and we will send you a parking permit for the day before the event.

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

Congress Reprise Presentation –
Drug Substance Intermediate 

Merck laid down a challenge to a group of trusted EPCM partners to provide an operational facility that could produce a biopharmaceutical product within 24 months that had originally been benchmarked at 37 months. CRB, a leading design and construction firm in the industry, stepped up to join Merck in this journey. CRB and Merck teamed up to try some unique project delivery methods with goals to allow project acceleration with minimal risk. Join us as we share this lean delivery story and talk to the tools used to deliver this fast-tracked $120MM project.

Speakers:

Mike Barrett -CRB– Mike is a project manager and engineer with more than 15 years of experience in engineering and facilities design for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. His project knowledge covers design and installation of biotech and pharma facilities, including upstream and downstream processing, cell & gene therapy technologies, process utility systems, plant utility systems, CGMP process systems and construction of CGMP facilities.
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Carl Rohs – CRB – Carl is an experienced account manager overseeing capital construction projects for the pharmaceutical, biological, pulp/paper, food and water/wastewater industries. Projects have ranged in value from small capital scope to over $100MM in total installed cost. Experience includes rapid and continuous levels of project execution responsibilities serving in key management positions.
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Sarah Gadbois – Merck – Sarah is a project engineer with 12 years of progressive project experience on the owner and supplier side of the business. Sarah has over one year of active, hands-on experience implementing numerous lean design and construction tools and techniques. She has helped drive the use of lean tools on projects at various stages in planning and design through construction.

Attendance is free of charge. (Registration Required)

This event is Sponsored by CRB

Drinks and heavy hor d’oeuvres will be provided

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee – 

(Introduction to Lean Project Delivery. What is Lean and Why is it important?)

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Brew (Instead of Coffee, Let’s grab a Beer)

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. 

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

Introduction to Last Planner®^® System

This Last Planner® workshop is designed to introduce participants to the five elements of the Last Planner®:

• Master Scheduling (setting milestones and strategy; identification of long lead items);
• Phase “Pull” planning (specify handoffs; identify operational conflicts);
• Make Work-Ready Planning (look ahead planning to ensure that work is made ready for installation; re-planning as necessary);
• Weekly Work Planning (commitments to perform work in a certain manner and a certain sequence); and
• Learning (measuring percent of plan complete (PPC), deep dive into reasons for failure, developing and implementing lessons learned).

In recent years, use of the Last Planner System™ on projects and within both design and construction firms has increased dramatically. We are your resource to those who wish to utilize this robust planning system.

Speakers:

Al Schwarzkopf – Merck-Al Schwarzkopf is Associate Director of Engineering for Merck and Co., Inc. in Durham NC. He has over 19 years managing Capital projects and has been on his lean construction journey for 14 years. In addition to his project manager roll for capital projects for Merck’s Global Engineering Solutions department, Al is also currently serving as the Americas Lean Leader. In this role Al works with project teams across the North America to deploy lean and high performance teams.
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Lindsay Rosti – JE Dunn– Lindsay Rosti is a Senior Lean Specialist with JE Dunn Construction where she supports project teams and offices in the company’s East Region in the implementation of Last Planner System™and lean principles. Lindsay has spent the last 12 years in the industry predominantly working as a project manager for large mixed-use, office, and multi-family developments. A passion for continuous improvement and developing teams led to her shift from project management to lean-focused project support.
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Tom Arrigo – DPR Construction – Tom Arrigo is a Senior Superintendent with DPR Construction currently working on multiple projects in Charlotte. He is DPR’s Lean Leader for Raleigh and Charlotte, and has been utilizing The Last Planner System™for 7 years.

Registration Rates:

• Member: $50.00
• Non-Member: $75.00
• Owner: $50.00
• Student: $50.00

(Volume Discount – send 4 and get the 5th Free – must be same admission item/registration rate)

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

LCI Carolinas (Raleigh) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

Coffee and bagels

LCI Carolinas (Charlotte) Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

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. 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 happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required 48 hours prior in advance for the email link for parking

Coffee and bagels

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

Target Value Delivery 

Staying within the allowable budget and ensuring the team’s innovation decreases waste and increases value to the customer are attributes of successful project delivery and can be achieved through Target Value Delivery (TVD). TVD is a disciplined management practice with several phases (Business Case Planning, Validation, Value Delivery and Value Post Construction) meant to be applied holistically to obtain maximum value. The phases of TVD can be supplemented by core components like team organization, Big Room, project planning, cost modeling, continuous estimating and conceptual design. Start your journey towards mastering each of the TVD phases and all of the core components through simulation, group discussion and step-by-step guidance in the 8-hour Target Value Delivery education course to align your project deliverables with customer-defined value.

• Describe attributes of a team culture required to support TVD
• Understand how to align project deliverables with customer-defined value 
• Define the major phases in the TVD process and how they relate
• Gain first-hand experience with the types of challenges and decisions which typically arise in TVD

Katherine Copeland, P.E.  is a Contract Executive with Southland Industries, one of the largest MEP building systems firms in the nation. She has been part of the Lean Construction institute since 1998 and is on the Core Group of the Carolina Communities of Practice. Ms. Copeland was part of the team that developed this Target Value Delivery training and is a co-author of the book Target Value Delivery Practitioner Guidebook to Implementation.

Al Schwarzkopf is Associate Director of Engineering for Merck and Co., Inc. in Durham NC.  He has over 19 years managing Capital projects and has been on his lean construction journey for 14 years.  In addition to his project manager roll for capital projects for Merck’s Global Engineering Solutions department, Al is also currently serving as the Americas Lean Leader.  In this role Al works with project teams across the North America to deploy lean and high performance teaming methodologies on capital projects. He is currently committee co-Chair for Construction User’s Round Table Project Excellence Committee and a founding member of LCI’s Carolinas Community of Practice.  He is also an LCI Improved Instructor.

REQUIRED READING – Target Value Delivery – Practitioners Guidebook to Implementation

Pastries and coffee will be served at the start of the event – Lunch will be served.

This course is AIA/CES registered for 7 LU credits

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

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Introduction to Lean Project Delivery 

This one-day bootcamp will be a hands-on interactive learning session.  We will cover the following learning objectives:

• Definition of Lean and the principles associated with a Lean operating system.
• Identify the principles and tools relevant to Lean design and Construction processes.
• Recognize various types of waste in design and construction and apply tools to reduce, minimize and/or eliminate waste.
• Increase collaboration and communication on projects through application of structured planning systems and processes

LCI Improved Instructor:  Al Schwarzkopf

Speakers: Jenni O’Dwyer & Mike Barrett

Boxed lunched will be provided

This course is AIA/CES registered for 5 LU credits

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee/Cocktail:

Building a Lean Culture & High Performing Teams

Date: Thursday, December 14, 2017

Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: CRB
1255 Crescent Green
Suite 350
Cary, NC  27518

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Date: Friday, June 2, 2017

Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am

Location: Carolina Medical Center – Conference Room #01
1400 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC  28203

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017

Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Location: DPR Office
2000 Aerial Center Parkway; Suite 118
Morrisville, NC  27560

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Date: Friday, April 28, 2017

Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am

Location: Carolina Medical Center – Conference Room #01
1400 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC  28203

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Date: Friday, March 31, 2017

Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am

Location: Carolina Medical Center – Conference Room #01
1400 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC  28203

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

Introduction to Lean

Date: Friday, April 7, 2017

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• -Background of Lean and Lean Construction 
  
• -Continuous Improvement P-D-C-A cycle 
  
• -Understanding value and waste 
  
• -Workflow simulation – Parade of Trades 
  
• -Importance of Reliable Commitments 
  
• -Production System Design Exercise  
  
• -Last Planner System Overview 

Speaker:

John Draper and Klaus Lemke

Registration Rates: 

• LCI Member: $150.00
  
• Non-Member: $200.00
  
• Owner: $50.00

Conference Room is located on the 1st Floor close to the old front entrance of the hospital.

Lunch will be provided

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017

Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Location: DPR Office
2000 Aerial Center Parkway; Suite 118
Morrisville, NC  27560

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A3 Thinking

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: NC State – Mann Hall 206
2501Katharine Stinson Drive
Raleigh, NC  27695

Parking will be open at 5:00 – there are parking spots surrounding the building and a lot behind the building

Come join us for an interactive session on A3 Thinking.  Our event will have a combination of presentation on A3 Thinking, what an A3 is and what it is not, and also some interactive exercises around A3s and the various uses they can support.  We will also get you started in utilizing A3s as a problem solving process and tool for both project or internal organization problems.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the elements of A3 thinking.
• Effectively utilize the elements of A3 thinking during all problem solving opportunities.
• Utilize the A3 report as a communication tool.
• Describe the benefits of utilizing an A3.
• Explain when A3 reports should be completed.

Jessica Kelley, PE

Registration Rate: $25.00

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Date: Friday, February 24, 2017

Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am

Location: Carolina Medical Center – Conference Room #01
1400 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC  28203

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RAPID CREATION OF A HIGH PERFORMING TEAM

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

LCI – Carolinas CoP presents Rapid Creation of A High Performing Team – A Development Program to Create Highly Effective Project Teams Including the Designers, Fabricators, Builders Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 p.m.      Location: Old Mecklenburg Brewery 4150 Yancey Road Charlotte, NC 28217

Successful Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) teams have recognized that a shift in team culture from traditional delivery models is critical to improving the project results.  But not all projects have a project wide IPD model.  What Southland Industries is piloting is how to create High Performing Teams (HPT) at the company level, at a minimum, to achive maximum results, regardless of contract type and delivery model. This presentation applies to anyone who is on a project team (or supports them from an organizational perspective) and is interested in learning how focusing on the social dynamic of the team is critical to team health and success.  You will come away fromt he event with an understanding of the value gained and some strategies to apply for rapidly creating your own high performing teams. Southland’s HPT initiative (HPTI), developed internally by Engineers, PMs and Field Leads, is focused on HPT creation across our design, fabrication, installation, and project team members.  HPTs are better equipped to focus on customer value, eliminate waste, and create safer projects through strengthening the respect for and utilization of all people on the team.  Recognition of the HPT at the project level and at the organization level contribute and provide the headroom for the project team to be successful. In keeping with Lean practices and learning from failures, we will be able to share our failures, successes, and general metrics through our planned PDCA and reflection analysis process.  Lastly, we will also have feedback from participants in the prgram on their experiences. The process could help drive change in your company culture (i.e. people’s experiences). Jessica Baker, PE, is a Senior Design Engineer with Southland Industries, one of the largest MEP building systems firms in the nation.  She has spent the past ten years with Southland involved in procurring, planning and designing mechanical systems for various market segments, including federal government, data centers, museums, and performing arts facilities.  Her experience includes the design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and fuel oil systems, as well as design team management, and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.  Over the past three years, Ms. Baker has worked as a preconstruction design manager.  With this experience, she has become invloved in sales and the financial aspects of preconstruction, where she collaborates with entire project teams to ensure budgets remain aligned. Dan Kopecky, DBIA, serves as a Group Operations Leader with Southland Industries.  In this role, Dan works with a team of preconstruction and engineering leaders to pursue, sell, and manage multiple construction teams to ensure projects are successfully delivered on time and within budget.   Dan’s experiences over the past 12 years range from project pursuit and budget development, design management, and construction management of several complex and mission critical projects within both the public and private sectors, including data centers, large mixed-use office, casinos, and museums.  He is passionate about developing high performing teams who create and implement lean planning tools in order to deliver high quality projects to the end user.   ** Free parking and hors d’oeuvres provided. COST FOR LCI MEMBERS AND STUDENTS/ACADEMIA: $30.00 COST FOR NON LCI-MEMBERS: $35.00 Register HERE.

TARGET VALUE DESIGN WORKSHOP

Monday, April 27, 2015

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LCI Target Value Design Workshop Date: Monday, April 27, 2015 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Moses Cone Hospital Room NT A 1N 102 (North Tower) 1200 N. Elm Street Greensboro, NC  27401 (new front entrance, take elevators on the left to the bottom level)

LEAN CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT DOING MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION AND LESS OF WHAT YOU LOATHE.  IT DRIVES ENERGY AND EXCITEMENT INTO AN INDUSTRY THAT HAS FOR TOO LONG BEEN RULED INEQUITABLE RISK DIVISION, COMMAND AND CONTROL AND SILOED WORK. THIS ALL NEW INTRODUCTION TO LEAN CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN FOCUSES ON OPPORTUNITIES IN LEAN.  SIMULATIONS IN THE MORNING SESSION SHOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS THAT THOSE WHO DO THE WORK, DESIGN THE PRODUCTION SYSTEM THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED.  OTHER LEAN PRINCIPLES COMPLEMENT THOSE LESSONS INCLUDING OUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPECCABLE COORDINATION, VIEWING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION AS A PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND ACHIEVING A COLLECTIVE ENTERPRISE CULTURE ON PROJECTS. THE AFTERNOON FOCUSES ON THE MOST INTERACTIVE, AND PERHAPS LEAST UNDERSTOOD OPPORTUNITY IN LEAN: TARGET VALUE DESIGN.  THE WORKSHOP TAKES A BUDGET ($10,000,000), A PIECE OF LAND (NEAR USC IN LOS ANGELES), AND A CONCEPT (SCHOLAR’S RESIDENCES), AND ENDS UP WITH A BUILDING FOR LESS THAN THE BUDGET AT THE END.  THE VARIOUS STAGES OF THE SIMULATION REPLICATE REAL TARGET VALUE DESIGN: Developing the value proposition From values to program From program to interactive design with real time estimating From interactive design to selecting design options From design options to TVD clusters From clusters to systems and pricing To fully developed package TVD IS A HALLMARK OF INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY, BUT YOU CAN DO TARGET VALUE DESIGN REGARDLESS OF CONTRACT MODEL. Dick Bayer is the former Executive Director of the Lean Construction Institute.  He has been deeply engaged in construction project collaboration and alignment partnering since 2003 and has been part of the Lean community since 2008.  He and Dan Fauchier were the chief facilitators for the largest IPD project ever—the $7B California Health Care Receivership Program.  Since 2010, the Realignment Group has participated on over 100 Lean or IPD programs with over 200 teams across the USA, Canada and Europe. They have supported over $5 billion worth of work in place.  Dick is an adjunct professor at the Franklin Burns School for Real Estate and the Built Environment, part of the Daniels School of Business at the University of Denver. He is a founding member of the Lean Design and Construction Guild.  For more information visithttp://www.projectrealign.com/index.php/about-us/principals. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PARTICIPANTS IN THIS WORKSHOP WILL LEARN: How to collaborate with trade and construction partners in design How to design and develop target value design sessions How to interactively coordinate real time pricing with design How to fully participate in the design and delivery of projects at or below the target budget  This class is AIA/CES registered for 7.5 LU HSW credits. REGISTRATION FEES: LCI MEMBER: $200.00 NON-MEMBER: $275.00 REGISTER HERE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES IS 60, SIGN UP SOON!

INTRO TO THE LAST PLANNER SYSTEM

Wednesday, April 06, 2016

LCI – Carolinas CoP presents Intro to the Last Planner System™ Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Time: 9:00 am to 1:30 p.m.      Location: Room NTA 1N102 (North Tower) Moses Cone Memorial Hospital 1200 N. Elm Street Greensboro, NC  27401

The Last Planner®®System is a key element of Lean Construction on project sites and through design.   In this LCI approved course, Rebecca Snelling will cover:  Who and Why use LPS®, the basics of reliable promises, master scheduling, pull planning, making ready, weekly work plans, and learning through the use of LPS®.  Free parking and working lunch provided. COST FOR MEMBERS & CHS EMPLOYEES: $325.00, FOR NON-MEMBERS: $350.00 Register HERE. Rebecca Snelling is the National Lean Director with JE Dunn Construction as well as the Chair of the Lean Construction Institute Education Committee. She developed and leads a group of Lean coaches and trainers for all employees and project teams implementing Lean practices and behaviors, while also coaching Leadership on Lean thinking. She started in the construction industry in 1996, beginning her Lean journey in 2006.   Prior to JE Dunn, Rebecca spent more than five years consulting on the application of Lean principles in various organizations and project types. This includes working with owners, architects, contractors and engineers, Integrated Lean Project Delivery teams, leading strategic planning sessions, implementing Last Planner System™ and various other Lean practices. Rebecca holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

LEAN 3P FOR NORTHEAST BED TOWER

Friday, March 04, 2016 @ 10:00

LCI – Carolinas Community of Practice presents Lean 3P for NorthEast Bed Tower Date: Friday, March 4, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: The Pavilion Building at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast 920 Church Street N Concord, NC  28025

Learn how Carolinas HealthCare System uses a Lean 3P to enhance and to improve project outcomes in design and construction of a nursing unit and the critical role it plays in a project’s success.  Participants will be invited to the report out on CHS’s 3P event for the hospital inpatient unit, be able to review the mockups for the space, and interact with the execution team. SPEAKER: TIM LEDGERWOOD, AIA – CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT GROUP OF CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.  THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT GROUP INCLUDES REAL ESTATE SERVICES, PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, SECURITY, PARKING, AND FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES. PRIOR TO JOINING CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN 1988 AS HOSPITAL ARCHITECT, MR. LEDGERWOOD WAS EMPLOYED IN PRIVATE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES FOR 9 YEARS.  HE HOLDS A BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE.  MR. LEDGERWOOD IS CURRENTLY AN ARCHITECT IN NORTH CAROLINA.   Cost: Members: $25.00 Non-members: $30.00 Register HERE   Free parking at Carolinas HealthCare System — NorthEast visitor parking deck, meal offered

HOW SATISFIED, REALLY SATISFIED ARE OWNERS

Thursday, February 04, 2016

LCI – Carolinas Community of Practice presents How Satisfied, Really Satisfied are Owners Date: Thursday, February 4, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: AIA Center for Architecture and Design 14 E. Peace Street Raleigh, NC  27604

HOW SATISFIED, REALLY SATISFIED, ARE OWNERS? SUMMARY RESULTS FROM NATIONAL SATISFACTION SURVEY. The heart of a lean practice lies in delivering greater value to project owners. But in order to do that it is critical to understand how owners define value, and how that translates to contractors’ performance. To establish a meaningful benchmark for owners’ perception of value, Dodge Data & Analytics and the Lean Construction Institute conducted a comprehensive research study with owners, asking them to contrast cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance on what they would consider a typical project versus their best project over the last five years. The owners were also asked about how the project teams were contracted and coordinated, the degree of project team integration and communication, and how effectively 15 individual lean practices were employed on the both the typical and best projects. The results provide a framework for understanding the range of perceived value by owners and the project activities and structures associated with greater success. A box lunch will be provided and AIA Credits are available. SPEAKER: BEVAN MACE – BALFOUR BEATTY Cost: Members: $35.00 Non-members: $45.00 Register HERE

WATSON ELECTRIC PREFABRICATION PLANT TOUR

Thursday, November 12, 2015

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice presents: Watson Electric Prefabrication Plant Tour Date: Thursday, November 12, 2015 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Location: 2021 N. Raleigh Blvd. Raleigh, NC  27604

TOM HEADLEE & BOB PHARR – WATSON ELECTRIC Watson Electric brought Lean practices to their 12,000 sf prefabrication plant in Raleigh and has seen incredible results in improved efficiency.  Please join us for an informative tour of this plant with a presentation by Bob Pharr, the Prefabrication Manager at the plant.  Bob will also walk through the history of the plant and improvements made. During this tour, you will see how prefabrication supports the construction supply chain, and also how to make prefabrication more effective. The presentation will give you immediate take-a-ways on how you prepare your materials prior to on-site delivery, as well as things to consider when designing prefabrication into your projects. Social will be from 5:30pm to 6:00pm – tour starts at 6:00 Registration for LCI members and academia is free of charge. Registration fee for non-members is $5.00 REGISTER HERE Space is limited – register early!  Registration will close November 11th.

CHOOSING BY ADVANTAGES

Monday, August 10, 2015

LCI-Carolinas CoP presents Choosing By Advantages (CBA) Sound Decision Making System Date: Monday, August 10, 2015 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Room: NT A 1N 102 (North Tower) 1200 N. Elm Street Greensboro, NC  27401 free parking

John Koga – Boldt, Inc. Choosing by Advantages (CBA) is recognized within the Lean Construction community as the best decision making system for use during project delivery.    LCI Carolinas is sponsoring this introduction of Boldt’s peer-reviewed CBA training for project teams, condensing two days of training into one full day of instruction and hands on activities.   CBA enhances project team culture, assists in collaborative decision making, and the lessons are applicable for all projects (and at home!). The definitions, principles, models and methods are consistent with Jim Suhr’s standards for CBA. You will learn together as a team creating and reporting solutions.   The information is presented in a progression.  Please plan to participate continuously. Please silence phones and attend all of the class.  Request breaks as needed. A working lunch will be provided. A booklet of slides and the updated 3-volume set of Jim Suhr’s books is yours to keep.  It is not necessary to read any materials prior to the seminar.  Boldt will share their spreadsheets with you.  At least one person on each team should have a notebook computer for the last exercise. John Koga is experienced in project design and construction management in major markets across North America.  He is passionate about improving project solutions, process flow and decisionmaking to increase value delivered.  John is an approved instructor of Choosing by Advantages Sound Decisionmaking and introduced its use in Lean Construction.  He developed “CBA Training for Project Teams.”  John is a registered architect and 1974 graduate of the University of Illinois.  He has a value engineering specialist diploma from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He is a Life-Certified Value Specialist.  This class is AIA/CES registered for 7.5 LU/HSW credits. Registration fees: LCI Member: $375.00 Non-Member: $400.00 Academic students and faculty: $375.00 Free parking, working lunch and light breakfast provided. Last day to register is August 3, 2015.  No refunds will be given after August 3, 2015 Space is limited – register early! Register HERE.

LEAN ASPECTS OF THE CORE LAB FOR CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Thursday, June 25, 2015

LCI-Carolinas CoP presents Lean Aspects of the Core Lab for Carolinas HealthCare System Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Olde Mecklenberg Brewery 4150 Yancey Road Charlotte, NC  28217 free parking

Presenters: Tim Ledgerwood, AIA – Carolinas HealthCare System Pat Burke – Perkins Eastman Travis Klingberg – Brasfield and Gorrie Hear what Carolinas HealthCare System learned about Lean and IPD in their newly opened Core Lab.  Take away “lessons learned” on Lean 3P, Reliable Promises, IPD and other aspects of this project.  Learn about a BIM execution plan and the crucial role it plays in a project’s success. Attendees will be able to identify Lean Principles used on the Core Lab, describe the characteristics of a 3P (People, Preparation, Process), describe the imprtance of a BIM Execution Plan, and describe the aspects needed for a successful IPD.  This class is AIA/CES registered for 2 LU credits. Tim Ledgerwood is responsible for Project Management within the Facilities Management Group of Carolinas HealthCare System.  The Facilities Management Group includes Real Estate Services, Project and Construction Management, Plant Operations and Maintenance, Environmental Services, Security, Parking, and Food and Nutrition Services.  Prior to joining Carolinas HealthCare System in 1988 as Hospital Architect, Mr Ledgerwood was employed in private architectural practices for 9 years.  He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee.  Mr. Ledgerwood is currently an architect in North Carolina.  He is a member of  the American Institute of Architects, the International Facilities Management Association, and the Lean Construction Institute. Registration fees: LCI Member: $25.00 Non-Member: $30.00 Academic students and faculty: $25.00 Register HERE.

JUST SAY NO TO OVERTIME! LEANING A DESIGN FIRM

May 20, 2015 — May 21, 2015

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice presents Just Say No to Overtime! Leaning a Design Firm   Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015  OR  Thursday, May 21, 2015 Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Locations Wednesday 5/20: Olde Mecklenberg Brewery 4150 Yancey Road Charlotte, NC  28217 Thursday 5/21:  DPR Construction 2000 Aerial Center Parkway, #109 Morrisville, NC  27560

IT ALL STARTED WITH OVERTIME. TYPICAL OF ANY BUSY ARCHITECTURE FIRM, WE ALL WERE WORKING OUR TAILS OFF, PUTTING IN LONG HOURS AND DRIVING TOWARD DEADLINES.  ONE SUNNY SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN SACRAMENTO, A PRINCIPAL WALKED INTO THE OFFICE AND FOUND 12 OF 14 STAFF MEMBERS WORKING DILIGENTLY AT THEIR COMPUTERS.  “THIS IS REALLY MESSED UP,” HE THOUGHT, AND THAT WAS THE DAY OUR LEAN JOURNEY BEGAN. BOULDER ASSOCIATES IS A GROWING FIRM FOCUSED ON HEALTHCARE PROJECTS ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY.  WE EMPHASIZE IN-HOUSE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM WORK PLANNING TOOLS TO HELP LEVEL THE WORKLOAD OF 112 EMPLOYEES IN 5 SEPARATE OFFICES. WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY TO LEARN ALONGSIDE SAVVY CLIENTS WHO HAVE EMBRACED LEAN THINKING (INCLUDING SUTTER HEALTH AND UHS).  COME LEARN ABOUT HOW ONE DESIGN FIRM IS CHANGING THE WAY WE DELIVER PROJECTS BY USING WORK PLANNING, A3’S, 3P DESIGN, CHOOSING BY ADVANTAGES, PLUS/DELTA’S, AND UNDERSTANDING THE DESIGNER’S CONTRIBUTION TO A SUCCESSFUL IPD APPROACH.  AND YES, SOMETIMES WE STILL WORK ON SATURDAYS.  Stacey Root, AIA, LEED AP holds an M Arch from Texas.  She gravitates toward both Lean Healthcare and Lean Construction because of their shared focus on respecting people and improving workflow.  She loves to collaborate on projects of all kinds, from Community Clinics and University Teaching Centers to Cancer Centers and Psychiatric Hospitals.  Stacey is a Certified Content Expert in NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program, holds a Lean Healthcare Certificate from the University of Michigan, and is an experienced lead facilitator of 3P Events.  She’s just as happy to help a team of medical assistants 5S a supply room.  As much as she enjoys her profession, Stacey would always prefer to be riding a bicycle on Saturday afternoons.  This class is AIA/CES registered for 2 LU/HSW credits. LCI Members:  $25.00 Non Members: $30.00 Students/Academia: $25.00 Register for May 20th in Charlotte HERE.     Register for May 21st in Morrisville HERE.

IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION THINKING AND TOOLS ON THE SKYHOUSE JOBSITE

Thursday, March 26, 2015

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice presents Implementation of Lean Construction and Tools on the SkyHouse Jobsite Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015 Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Location: SkyHouse Charlotte Jobsite 640 North Church Street Charlotte, NC  28202 parking is available in adjacent parking lots

This presentation will explain how Pull Scheduling and Last Planner®® have been implemented in construction of a 24 level high rise apartment building project.  Presentation will be in the project “Big Room” and provided by the project manager and superintendent. The presentation will describe how Lean construction planning tools have actually been implemented in jobsite planning.  SkyHouse Charlotte is one of 14 similar high rise residential projects either completed or under construction by Batson-Cook Company over the last 3 years.  The presentation will describe how the use of the planning tools has evolved over the 3 years of SkyHouse construction.  Techniques presented can be used on any project the next day.  A site tour will be available after the presentation for those interested. The Project Manager is Andrew Thomas.  Andrew has managed many types of construction from residential to healthcare.  SkyHouse Charlotte is Andrew’s third SkyHouse project, The Project Superintendent is Herb Pittman.   Herb has experience with many types of projects.  SkyHouse Charlotte is his first SkyHouse project and first experience with Lean Construction planning. Batson-Cook Company will provide snacks and soft drinks.  Registration is free of charge. Register HERE.

PREFABRICATION TECHNIQUES WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

February 11, 2015 — February 12, 2015

LCI Carolinas Community of Practice presents Prefabrication Techniques Within the Construction Industry Date: Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 12, 2015 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Locations: Raleigh: Kirlin Carolinas, LLC                        Charlotte: Old Mecklenburg Bewery 8000 Brownleigh Drive                                                4150 Yancey Road Raleigh, NC  27617                                                 Charlotte, NC  28217

The Lean Construction Institute – Carolinas Community of Practice presents a multi-party and mulit-location forum about the use of Prefabrication Techniques within the Construction Industry.  To maximize the value of our traveling presenters, we are offering the following program in both Raleigh and Charlotte: By combining Lean Construction Practices and Offsite Prefabrication, presenters Messer Construction, Kirlin Carolinas, and Pivotek will walk us through the technology, techniques, and equipment they are using to accelerate project schedules, to increase the quality of the finished product, to reduce construction costs, and to enhance workers’ safety.  The presentation will focus on real world case studies to demonstrate how the use of prefabrication can enhance the success of almost any project. The presentation will be geared towards Designers, Owners, and Contractors alike, showing how coordination and designing around prefabrication early in the process helps save both design and construction time. In Raleigh on Wednesday, February 11th:  Networking 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. — Presentation 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Q & A 7:00 pm — 7:30 pm Speakers: James Bauer, Pivotek (www.pivotek.net) Ralph Stingo, Kirlin Carolinas, LLC (www.jjkllc.com) Location:  Kirlin Carolinas, LLC, 8000 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617. Refreshments/appetizers provided.  Raleigh Event Sponsored by Kirlin Carolinas. Register HERE for Raleigh. In Charlotte on Thursday February 12th: Networking 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. — Presentation 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Q & A 7:00 pm — 7:30 pm Speakers: James Bauer, Pivotek (www.pivotek.net) \ Chris Malinowski, Messer Construction (www.messer.com Location:  Old Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217. Appetizers provided, cash bar. Charlotte Event Sponsored by Messer Construction. Register HERE for Charlotte. Registration fee: $15 for LCI Members and Guests, $20 for Non-Members.  Thanks to our sponsors, these funds will go to support future events!

ELIMINATING THE WASTE IN STEEL DESIGN AND DETAILING

Thursday, January 08, 2015

LCI – Carolinas Community of Practice presents Eliminating the Waste in Steel Design and Detailing Date: Thursday, January 8, 2015 Time: 5:30PM to 7:30PM Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway South Concord, NC  28027

THE PROCESS OF PREPARING THE FABRICATION PACKAGE FOR STEEL BUILDINGS HAS REMAINED ESSENTIALLY UNCHANGED FOR 30 YEARS. ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION METHODS LIKE DESIGN-BUILD, INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY, AND EARLY FABRICATOR INVOLVEMENT HAVE SHORTENED THE DELIVERY OF STEEL TO THE JOB SITE BUT HAVE NOT MADE THE PROCESS MORE EFFICIENT. THIS SEMINAR WILL DISCUSS A PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR HOW STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS CAN CHANGE THE WAY STEEL IS DELIVERED TO A PROJECT. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES CAN BE SHORTENED BY WEEKS, RFIS AND CHANGE ORDERS CAN VIRTUALLY BE ELIMINATED, AND THE SHOP PREFERENCES OF THE FABRICATOR CAN BE INCORPORATED TO MAXIMIZE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ENTIRE DELIVERY SYSTEM. CASE STUDIES WILL BE PRESENTED TO SUPPORT THIS NEW PROCESS. SPEAKERS: DOUG FITZPATRICK, FITZPATRICK ENGINEERING GREG SAIN, CM STEEL Cost: Members: $20.00 Non-members: $25.00 Register HERE

INTERMEDIATE LAST PLANNER

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

LCI – Carolinas Community of Practice presents Intermediate Last Planner®® Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Hilton University Place 8629 JM Keynes Drive Charlotte, NC  28262

FOR THOSE WITH SOME EXPERIENCE USING LAST PLANNER® ON PROJECTS, THIS CLASS WILL INCLUDE A BRIEF REVIEW OF LPS™ THEORY, IMPLEMENTATION TIPS AND TRICKS, UTILIZATION OF METRICS AND LOGS, COMMON CHALLENGES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM. THIS CLASS IS INTENDED FOR LAST PLANNER® PRACTITIONERS LOOKING TO TAKE THEIR PERFORMANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL.  IN ADDITION TO REVIEWING THE PRINCIPLES, PROVEN PROCESS, AND IMPLEMENTATION TECHNIQUES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION, THE INSTRUCTORS WILL DISCUSS COACHING TECHNIQUES, DIFFERENT PRACTICES USED ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND SIMULATIONS USED TO TRAIN LAST PLANNER®. THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED WITH TIME FOR FACILITATED OPEN DISCUSSION AND PROBLEM SOLVING AMONG THE ATTENDEES. INSTRUCTORS: KATHERINE BLUME, SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES JESSE PLATA, JE DUNN Cost: $75.00 Register HERE

LEAN IMPLEMENTATION AT THE FACEBOOK DATA CENTER PROJECT

Thursday, September 11, 2014

LCI-Carolinas CoP presents Lean Implementation @ the Facebook Data Center Project Date: Thursday, September 11, 2014 Time: 5:30pm – Social 6:15pm – Program Location: DPR Construction 2000 Aerial Center Parkway Morrisville, NC  27560

The Facebook Data Center project in Forest City, NC is a multi-phase ground up data center complex for the world’s largest social networking site.  The master plan consists of 4 buildings totaling near 1M square feet.  To date the first 5 phases of construction have been completed totaling nearly $400M worth of construction. Through a combination of true collaboration and lean techniques, the project team has continually driven waste out of the construction process, delivering each phase faster more efficiently than the previous phase.  The project team has fully implemented the last planner process utilizing the ourPlan software platform for tracking and communicating activities, workflow, and PPC.  In addition the team made use of techniques such as visual planning, Kaizen, and value stream mapping to drive waste from processes and create a lean and efficient workflow. Please join us on June 12th at DPR Construction’s Morrisville, NC office to hear first-hand from the last planners that have performed the work and made the project such a huge success.  They will be sharing their lessons learned to date, and offer their tips for Lean implementation on your next project. Register HERE.

INTRODUCTION TO LEAN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION WITH DAVID MACNEEL

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

LCI – Carolinas CoP presents Introduction to Lean Design and Construction David MacNeel – On Point Lean Consulting Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.      Location: Carolinas HealthCare System Moses Cone main campus, AHEC Room 0030 1200 N. Elm Street Greensboro, NC  27401

JOIN US FOR AN EXPLORATION OF LEAN FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND THEIR APPLICATION TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS.  THROUGH VARIOUS EXERCISES, SIMULATIONS, AND LECTURE, PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF LEAN AND GET AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TOOLS AND PROCESSES THAT ARE MAKING PROJECTS SIGNIFICANTLY SAFER, FASTER, AND COST LESS THAN TRADITIONAL DELIVERY. LEAN PRINCIPLES COVERED: ELIMINATING WASTE, VALUE, FLOW, PULL, VARIATION, RELIABILITY, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEAN TOOLS REVIEWED: LAST PLANNERâ„¢ SYSTEM, INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY, 5S, PROTOTYPING, VISUAL CONTROL, TARGET VALUE DESIGN AND CHOOSING BY ADVANTAGES THIS COURSE IS AIA CES REGISTERED FOR 7.5 CREDITS. FREE PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE, FOLLOW SIGNS FOR VISITORS’ DECK. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROVIDED. Cost for members & CHS employees: $200.00, for non-members: $250.00 Register HERE. David MacNeel is a Lean Construction coach and the founder of On Point Lean Consulting.  He started the firm after a 20-year career in operations with Baker Concrete Construction, an Engineering News Record Top 20 Specialty Contractor.  At Baker, MacNeel served as the Corporate Lean Champion from 2006 to 2012.  He has taught Lean thinking and The Last Planner System™ on over 80 projects to craft workers and corporate executives alike. These companies and projects regularly realized fewer injuries, sizable reductions in durations, and significant cost savings.  MacNeel began his Lean journey in 2001.  As a Lean consultant, MacNeel has been steadily engaged with construction owners as well as general and specialty contractor clients from coast to coast.  He has consulted on several of the largest Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) projects currently under construction in the U.S.  MacNeel teaches Lean Construction at the national and regional levels for the Lean Construction Institute as well as for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Lean Construction Education Program.  He is also a registered AIA Continuing Education Speaker.  MacNeel holds an MBA from Xavier University and BS in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati.  He is a LEED© Accredited Professional and serves on the AGC Lean Forum Steering Committee as well as co-chairs the Ohio Valley Community of Practice for the Lean Construction Institute. In addition to Corporate Lean Champion, MacNeel has held the positions of Estimator, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Project Manager and Operations Manager.  His career has ben focused on large-scale commercial and industrial projects.

LEAN IN DESIGN – CREATING A PROJECT VALUE STREAM

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

LCI Carolinas CoP presents Lean in Design – Creating a Project Value Stream   Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Time: 3:00 to 6:00 PM Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway Club 5555 Concord Parkway, South Concord, NC  28027 http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/fans/directions/

SPEAKER: BERNITA BEIKMAN, AIA, PRINCIPAL AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR OF LEAN STRATEGY HKS, INC. Even the most well run project with talented individuals faces some constraints.  We all have good and bad stories about what went wrong or what went well in past projects.  Lean challenges how we think about projects.  There are some tools that we use, but they are not as important as understanding where they came from or why we use them.  The basic fundamentals of value defined by the end customer, creating a value stream with the team, and improving it are more fundamental to project success.  This understanding allows you to move beyond the tools, and adjust the project to bring continued success to the team and better projects to our owners.  Bernita is going to talk about creating a project value stream and how it creates success for designers, constructors and owners.  She will talk about how you adjust it for constraints that happen and how you can continually add value.  She will show project examples and case studies to illustrate methods in use.   Program will commence at 3:00, with appetizers and a social in the speedway bar beginning at 5:00 Cost is $100.00  (we have removed member pricing for this event to welcome design professionals)   Register HERE

LEAN IN A NON-LEAN WORLD

Thursday, April 17, 2014

 

LCI Carolinas CoP presents Lean In a Non-Lean World Date: Thursday, April 17, 2014 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (social starts at 5:30, program starts at 6:15) Location: Lend Lease 324 Blackwell Street Suite 130 Durham, NC  27701

ANDY DAVIS, TURNER CONSTRUCTION & CHRIS DIERKS, DPR CONSTRUCTION AS LEAN IS INTRODUCED TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES FACE SEVERAL OBSTACLES IMPLEMENTING LEAN TECHNIQUES.  ANDY DAVIS AND CHRIS DIERKS SHARE THE STORY OF THEIR LEAN TRANSFORMATION, THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE, AND HOW TURNER AND DPR ARE ADDRESSING THEM.  SET UP AS A SPEAKER’S ROUNDTABLE, PARITICPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO QUESTION ANDY AND CHRIS ON THEIR BEST IDEAS FOR NEW AND ESTABLISHED LEAN PRACTITIONERS AND HOW THEY CAN BEST BRING THE NEWEST INNOVATIONS TO THEIR COMPANIES.   Andy Davis is a Project Executive with Turner Construction and he has more than 17 years building Healthcare projects in the southeast. His Northeast Georgia Medical Center is a new 100 bed hospital that utilized Target Value Design and Lean construction in the field.  Andy also is currently or has completed 5 IPD projects over the last 6 years which led to his passion for Lean Construction. Andy’s attention to eliminating waste and continues improvement made him a key choice to lead Turner’s Leaning Forward group for the Southeast Region which is focused on educating staff and projects on the benefits of Lean Construction. Chris Dierks is the East Coast Leader of Lean Construction for DPR Construction. Chris’ primary role is working with project teams on implementation of Lean and IPD processes and innovative tools, along with developing integrated teams. And on a nation wide basis, Chris enjoys conducting all day workshops for both internal and external customers teaching these concepts and sharing lessons learned. Chris is also the Project Executive on the House of the Temple project located in Washington D.C., which is implementing an Integrated Project Delivery approach utilizing an 8-Party Agreement. Members: $20.00 Non-Members: $25.00 To register, click HERE.   Directions from Raleigh: Take Exit 12B off of the Durham Freeway-147. This exit turns into Jackie Robinson .  Follow Jackie Robinson, until you will pass the Durham Bulls stadium on your right.  At the next stop light you will then cross OVER Blackwell Street. After you cross over Blackwell Street, you will pass Mellow Mushroom on your right and then the South Parking Deck on your right. As soon as you pass the South deck you will take an immediate right onto that side street that runs in front of the Ford Dealership. Follow this road, and along the right side you will  begin to see a line of office buildings with Bay numbers. Our office is Bay 10. To park, you will need to follow that road past Bay 10, and head into the North Parking Deck. If you plan to be at our office less than 2 hours you can park anywhere on the lower level in a visitor spot. If you plan to be at our office longer than 2 hours, you will need to enter the deck, and then take an immediate left. Follow that to the very back of the lower deck. Any spots, past the security arm that leads you to the upper levels are open parking. ( Even though the signs state they are 2 hours, you can park in the back wall spaces over 2 hours). When you get Bay 10 the doors remain locked. Please knock and let the person that answers the door know you are here for a Lend Lease meeting.

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