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Welcome to the LCI Chicago Community of Practice (CoP) website! The LCI Chicago CoP hopes to continue to act as the premier forum where area Lean thought leaders, practitioners and enthusiasts openly share experiences, best practices and lessons learned; thus transforming the design and construction projects that are delivered throughout Chicago and the Midwest. LCI Chicago CoP core members strive to be the force that leads the design and construction industry to a new paradigm of high-performance collaboration.
For questions or comments about this CoP please contact lcichicago.cop@gmail.com
* Please include the CoP Name in the subject line.
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Telephone: 312-346-7100
www.wyndhamgrandchicagoriverfront.com
Design Community – your involvement in the beginning of the project planning process is crucial to saving the team from delivering projects late and with less value. This is also where Lean in design can help! Lean methodologies are helping design and construction companies in the U.S. and around the world become more efficient while increasing client satisfaction, cutting costs and eliminating re-work.
The 2018 Lean in Design Forum will address common struggles LCI members encounter such as:
The annual 2018 LCI/P2SL/AIA Lean in Design Forum is the event where designers come together to learn about and advance Lean methodologies. Industry-leading design practitioners will present on how Lean techniques free up time for creative decision-making and innovative problem-solving on current topics affecting the design community.
2018 Lean in Design Forum attendees will find immense value in:
Join design colleagues at this year’s Lean in Design Forum in Chicago – the must-attend design industry event!
For questions about Design Forum programming, please contact Joan Piccariello, Director of Program Development, at joanp@leanconstruction.org
Interested in getting your company’s name in front of the leaders in Lean design? Become a Lean in Design Forum Sponsor or Exhibitor*!
Contact Ilene Goldberg, igoldberg@leanconstruction.org, for more information.
* Limited number of exhibit tables available!
View 2017 Lean in Design Forum photos from last year’s event!
This conference provides a forum for owners who are implementing Lean in their organizations to connect with other similar Owners. We are focused on connecting and educating those on their Lean journey. The conference will be a series of owner panels with facilitated discussion to follow each.
LCI Owner’s Committee: Bill Seed (Jackson Health System); Al Manshum (Advocate Health); Scott Nelson (Advocate Health); Mike Mayra (General Motors); Victor Sanvido (LCI); Mike Staun (Procter & Gamble); John Bechtel (PSU); Digby Christian (Sutter Health).
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
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.
Street parking is available for early risers. Main building entrance and security desk at 1330 W. Fulton Avenue – please use this entrance
Parking garage entrance is off of Ada near Ada and Carroll – after parking proceed to elevators to first floor and check in at security desk. Skender is on the 2nd Floor
Breakfast and Coffee are provided
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The presentations include:
DRONES AND THE PEDAGOGY OF EXPLORATIVE TOOLS
Too Much “I” in BIM?: Leveraging Data Analytics for BIM
Developing Supplemental Coordination Models and Drawings
Digital Design/Robotically Placed: Robotics & Lift Enhancers in Masonry
Using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality from Design to Build
Speakers:
Robert Guertin – Gensler – Robert is an interdisciplinary designer with a background in fine art, industrial design + architecture. He is interested in research between space and its ability to create moments of interpretation, change, transformation and contemplation. He is also interested in the Nexus of emerging technologies and architectural discourse.
Marcus Kim – Autodesk – Marcus Kim is the Architecture Consulting Manager with Autodesk Consulting. He focuses on enterprise adoption of Revit and BIM workflows for AEC customers and has traveled around the globe providing BIM services to domestic and multi-national customers. He brings 14 years of large project experience, and advises companies on how to address BIM at both the project and enterprise levels. He is the author of Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018 for Architecture, the definitive industry book on Revit.
Registration Rates
Flat Rate: $25.00
The special rate for this event has been reduced to $25.00 to encourage collaboration with architects from the AIA community.
Parking is available at nearby parking garage locations.
This course is registered with AIA/CEU for 3 LU credits
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The intent is to introduce the basic mechanics of a Gemba Walk and its link to continuous process improvement. It will center on better understanding the current state of value streams; bridging the gap between management, planning and the frontline work; enhancing how to look at work and talk to workers; analyzing and managing waste and resources and raising awareness of efficient job site organization and visual management.
Agenda:
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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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.
Street parking is available for early risers. Main building entrance and security desk at 1330 W. Fulton Avenue – please use this entrance
Parking garage entrance is off of Ada near Ada and Carroll – after parking proceed to elevators to first floor and check in at security desk. Skender is on the 2nd Floor
Breakfast and Coffee are provided
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
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.
Street parking is available for early risers. Main building entrance and security desk at 1330 W. Fulton Avenue – please use this entrance
Parking garage entrance is off of Ada near Ada and Carroll – after parking proceed to elevators to first floor and check in at security desk. Skender is on the 2nd Floor
Breakfast and Coffee are provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: Skender Construction
1330 W Fulton Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607
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 – only the names of those who are registered will be on the security check-in list.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
Street parking is available for early risers – Main building entrance and security desk are at 1330 W. Fulton Avenue – please use this building entrance.
Parking garage (entrance off of Ada, near Ada & Carroll) – after parking, proceed to elevators to first floor and check in at security desk. Skender is on the 2nd floor.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: Skender Construction
1330 W Fulton Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607
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 – only the names of those who are registered will be on the security check-in list.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
First Annual Bob Krier Award
Thursday, November 16, 2017
4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hill Mechanical
11045 Gage Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
LCI Chicago CoP is excited to unveil our First Annual Bob Krier Award Night, hosted at Hill Mechanical. Bob Krier was the pioneer in the Chicago-land Market to spread the message and value of Lean Construction. We felt there is no better way to honor his legacy than to develop an annual award highlighting an individual and/or team that embodies the award’s values. More details about the award/scholarship will be released at the event.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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IPD for $10M or Less – Small Project Implementations in Healthcare
Thursday, September 14, 2017
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
NorthShore University Health System – Niles MOB
6450 W. Touhy
Niles, IL 60714
You are still more likely today to hear about the mega-project’s use of Integrated Project Delivery than the smaller projects. Although the big projects usually command all the attention, small projects make up a majority of the project landscape across the country. This presentation will focus on a large healthcare system located in Chicago and its’ first two IPD projects utilizing an Integrated Form of Agreement with a focus on the unique challenges in implementing the ILPD tools from the big jobs to the $10M and less scale for a new ground-up building and an interior hospital renovation. The panel of presenters will include representatives from the Owner’s perspective, the general contractor and other consultants and subcontractors. The contracting method used on both projects was very similar and two different teams were used. The Owner’s Representative has worked for this client for numerous years on all capital project needs. This will allow for real world examples showing the progress being made by using the IPD tools. The panel will share their stories of success and failure in trying to leverage the knowledge of how lean tools on the big jobs can be right-sized for these first IPD implementations.
Speakers:
John Zachara – Integrated Facilities Solutions, Inc. – John has more than 19 years of project management experience, including budget phase through job completion in a variety of projects commercial, retail, hospital, clinical, research, educational and religious facilities. As Vice President at IFS, John leads the Business Development and Marketing team for IFS and has been responsible for the program and capital budget management of a multiple site acute care healthcare organization. John was a member of the first IPD project IFS participated in.
Todd Jabaay – Integrated Facilities Solutions, Inc. – Todd is an accomplished construction management, development, and owner representation professional with more than 28 years of experience directing and overseeing multi-million dollar, high-profile and complex healthcare, commercial and industrial projects. Todd effectively combines expertise in project management with business management and strives to use LEAN thinking and tools on all projects and has participated on a successful IPD contract team.
Registration Rate: $75
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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2017 COAA-IL Workshop
Thursday, June 8, 2017
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Three First National Plaza
K&L Gates Conference Center
70 West Madison Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Design and construction contract forms and trends keep changing. The AIA changes its forms every 10 years, and its new 2017 form were just released. The EJCDC and ConsensusDocs forms change 5 to 7 years, and they were recently released as well. An all-star cast of speakers will present a lively, one-hour discussion of these new forms and the emerging trends in contracts which will be followed by networking reception with beer, wine and snacks.
Presenters:
Ken Cobleigh, AIA Managing Director & Counsel (via videoconference)
Brian Perlberg, ConsensusDocs Executive Director & Counsel
Greg Andre, Justin Weisberg and Ray Krauze, construction lawyers at K&L Gates and authors of numerous books on construction law. Justin is also the past chair of the EJCDC.
COST:
Please register through the COAA website – REGISTER HERE
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: Skender Construction
1330 W Fulton Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607
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 – only the names of those who are registered will be on the security check-in list.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, August 3, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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Owners Forum: The Business Case for Lean Construction
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
SmithGroupJJR
35 East Wacker Drive
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60601
Presenters:
Bevan Mace, Ph.D. – Bevan is a National Vice President for Operations & Lean at Balfour Beatty Construction, is dedicated to maximizing value for customers by nurturing lean, innovation and knowledge sharing across the company’s North American operations. For over 15 years and with a background in operations, Bevan has led or coached teams in translating lean philosophy into practical tactics – turning over $5 billion of concepts into reality – and is a regular speaker at industry conferences.
Lunch is provided
How to Register: Simply send an email to cmatus@dirtt.net. Include your contact information and title, along with any food restrictions for us to properly prepare your food.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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Working Inside the Big Room
Thursday, April 20, 2017
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Advocate Health Care – Corporate Campus
3075 Highland Parkway
Suite 3700
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Presenters:
Peter Messina, Advocate – As Advocate’s Manager of Planning, Design & Construction for the Ambulatory Services program, Peter leads the strategic development of the program’s implementation. From the early onset of project feasibility development, to capital funding allocations and approvals, and then to integrating the delivery team to execute the projects, he leads the program through each step.
Jeff Neaves, HDR Architecture – Mr. Neaves is an Architect at HDR Architecture and works as a Senior Project Manager. Jeff has extensive experience in healthcare design and construction. Since 2012, he has worked consistently on projects in an Integrated Project Design delivery format.
Jeff’s healthcare design and project management experience spans the full spectrum from master planning, academic medical centers, comprehensive community health, outpatient facilities, and neighborhood clinics.
Dave Pfipsen, KJWW – Dave’s entire career has been with KJWW where he serves as Project Executive and Project Manager for many of KJWW’s healthcare projects. Dave is a licensed Professional Engineer experienced in a wide variety of building types involving various mechanical systems, such as fire protection, heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), piping, heat recovery, humidification, and plumbing systems. He serves as Team Operations Manager for one of KJWW’s healthcare teams.
Ryan Yoho, Boldt – As Boldt’s project executive for Advocate’s Ambulatory Program, Ryan’s accountability begins with the initial project concept planning and carries through to completion of each project within the program. His experience with implementing collaboration and Lean concepts during design and construction helped create the ILPD environment expected on the projects.
Aaron Frederick, Martin Peterson Company- Aaron has over 28 years in the industry and currently serves as a Project Manager for the Martin Peterson Company on the Advocate Ambulatory Care projects. He is responsible for coordinating the pipefitters, sheet metal and plumbers and ensures open communication by keeping everyone up-to-date on the project.
COST:
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, July 6, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
presents
A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
presents
A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
Breakfast, coffee and fresh juice will be provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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Accelerating Speed to Market through Adaptive Lean Methods
Thursday, February 9, 2017
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Drinker Biddle & Reath
191 N. Upper Wacker Drive
Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60606
Presenters:
David Jaeger, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC – HED, Principal & Healthcare Studio Leader
David has been with HED for 24 years. He leads healthcare planning and design for the firm along with continued involvement in project development. With 32 years of experience designing healthcare environments, David works with clients to implement lean design solutions that focus on effective use of space to enhance the patient and staff experience. He earned his Bachelors of Science, Architecture from Lawrence Technological University.
Sandra McCullough, RN, MBA – Loyola University Health System, Director Ambulatory & Practice Development
Sandi has been a nurse for more than 20 years. In her current position as Director of Ambulatory and Practice Development, Sandi plays an instrumental role in the planning, design, and construction of new clinics throughout the Loyola health care system, focusing especially on clinical work flow, standardization, and regulatory compliance.
Lucas J. Kibbon, PE, LEED AP – Walsh Construction, Project Manager
Lucas has been with Walsh Construction for 16 years. He specializes in Healthcare Construction, with experience working on projects in a wide range of delivery methods. Lucas is early-on in his lean journey, with his first formal lean training taking place at the 2016 LCI Congress in Chicago. Lucas works closely with his customers and project team members in a collaborative approach to enhance the planning, design and construction of projects for all involved parties. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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LCI Chicago Community of Practice
A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
Attendance is free of charge.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
Attendance is free of charge.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
Attendance is free of charge.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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Pull Planning with the Villego® Simulation
Chicago, IL 60606
Kate Calenberg started her career at Skender Construction over 12 years ago. During that time, she was able to build her Lean Construction skills completing ground up, interior, and healthcare projects. She was recently promoted, becoming Skender’s Talent and Development Manager, and is creating and implementing training programs to nurture professional growth for all Skender employees. Among a variety of training modules, Basics of Lean, Pull Planning, and the Villego Simulation are included in Kate’s onboarding and continual education programs.
$175 LCI/AGC/AIA/COAA Member
$250 Non-member
Drinks, appetizers, and networking provided after the final exercise
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LCI Chicago Augmented Reality Date: Thursday, August 11, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
LOCATION: DIRTT Environmental Solutions 325 North Wells, 10th Floor Chicago, IL 60654
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Technology is changing the landscaping of all businesses, and construction is one that needs to embrace it now, more than ever. LCI Chicago CoP will be hosting a Technology Exploration Event that will demonstrate how General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers are levering technology that speak directly to lean principles. This social event will host Mortenson Construction, Hill Mechanical, LIFT and DIRTT.
This is an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and innovators on project approaches that leverage technology to enhance Lean Initiatives and project outcomes. This will be an open forum, social event, so bring your ideas and experiences as you network and explore these technology solutions with your fellow LCI members.
Mortenson Construction Virtual Reality Lab focuses on the engagement with the Architectural, Construction and Design disciplines to explore ways to enhance the overall project throughout the design and collaboration process.
The Hill Group Technology Solutions Team will demonstrate their capabilities with Building Information Modeling to provide the highest value during the design, estimating, modeling, coordination, prefabrication and construction phases.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions will show their proprietary gaming based software called ICE that follows the design intent, plan view, 3D view and instantaneous pricing and its integration into VR to build upon the design experience to confirm design certainty. Taking it one step further, DIRTT’s ICEreality will blend the world of virtual and real for a power mixed reality design experience.
LIFT Technologies is a UAV solution from built from Clayco’s internal research supporting full design-build construction projects. See how it creates optimal flight plans, provides UAV operators and FAA compliance capabilities.
Ghafari Associates will present vPlanner, a new visual planning software to facilitate collaborative design and construction management. It is designed to streamline project pull-planning activities, particularly in multi-discipline situations. COST:
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions |
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| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, June 2nd, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. 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.
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions |
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| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, June 2nd, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. 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.
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
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Owners Focus Group – A “panel discussion” with five leading This Owners Roundtable Panel is a “roll up your sleeves”, honest conversation with five leading Chicago area Owners. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Bill Seed, Transformational Achiever Coach and Board Chair, Lean Construction Institute. Bill will be joined by Rich Seiler, Chief Improvement Officer with Unified Works, a local lean construction coach |
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LCI Chicago North Central College: How Lean and Pull Planning can Improve a Project, No Matter When Implemented Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm EVENT LOCATION: 4:00 – 6:00 Presentation |
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| Please join us for our May Event at North Central College where we will discuss how lean & pull planning can improve a project no matter when implemented. We will then head over to Rosebud Restaurant for our networking reception.
Well into the build of a new student tower at North Central College, the entire construction team was assembled to begin their first pull planning session mid-way through the construction schedule. Already on a tight schedule and limited budget, the project team will discuss how scheduling concerns changed the course of the project. The team will go into detail how the product was delivered and how the project team operates day-to day. We will wrap up this session with a tour of the new Student Tower. PANELISTS: Bulley & Andrews — Alex Sicinski, Graduate of Purdue University, with with internships at Berglund and Pepper Construction gave him his strong background while working currently at Bulley Andrews since January 2015. Jay Quinn is a Senior Superintendent for Bulley & Andrews. Has been a site superintendent for B&A for 17 years. He has 36 years total of construction experience. Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction: COST:
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions |
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| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, May 5th, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. 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.
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions |
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| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, April 7th, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. 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.
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions |
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| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, March 10th, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. 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.
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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.
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LCI-Chicago CoP North Park University – Johnson Center for Science and Community Life Project IPD Method – The first agreement of its kind in the Chicago area. Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – presentation Location: University Club |
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| Please join us in a panel discussion to discuss the North Park University – Johnson Center for Science and Community Life project. The construction utilized a tri-party (Owner, Architect, CM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method, the first agreement of its kind in the Chicago area.
Panelists from North Park University, VOA Associates, W.B. Olson and The Boldt Company will discuss this project in detail. They will share their knowledge and answer your questions. Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction: Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting https://www.leanconstruction.org
PRESENTERS: CARL BALSAM is the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of North Park University for the past 27 years. During that time, he has had responsibility for a cadre of internal administrative offices, among them the areas of Finance and Campus Development. He has maintained a passion for the transformation of the North Park Campus and has had the privilege of planning and overseeing the addition of four major buildings, several outdoor athletic facilities and major institutional landscape projects. He believes that facilities and outdoor spaces should be designed to optimize the context for good things to happen with student learning. His undergraduate training was in engineering and he holds an MBA degree. WILLIAM F. KETCHAM, AIA, LEED AP, is the Principal and Director of Design for Education at VOA with over forty years of professional experience. He has led the design of numerous successful projects for Education, Residential, Commercial and Cultural clients. He is widely respected in the professional community for his design, technical and management skills having successfully completed a broad range of Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Adaptive Re-use and Preservation projects. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Bill brings a strong commitment to sustainability in his collaborations with clients. Bill received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky and is a Registered Architect in the State of Illinois and Wisconsin. Mr. Ketcham is a member of AIA and participates in the Chicago Architectural Club and Congress for the New Urbanism. DAVE OLSON, is Co President of W.B. Olson, Inc., and has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. He has considerable depth of experience in managing projects in the Higher Education, Recreation, Municipal and Institutional market segments. Dave provides project management oversight on large complex projects that utilize the most innovative construction technology. Preconstruction service, project planning and goal setting for clients is where he spends most of his time. He has worked on projects using IPD Systems under a Tri-Party agreement which ultimately translates into real value for his customers. Dave is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and received his MBA from DePaul University, He is a LEED Certified Professional and currently a member of the City of Evanston – Green Building Ordinance Committee. KEN GREVE, is the Executive Vice President of The Boldt Company. Ken has more than 29 years of experience developing and leasing healthcare and commercial real estate nationwide. He specializes in providing clients with complete project management services for major development projects, ranging from prototype clinics and medical office buildings to new hospital campuses. Ken is responsible for overseeing all project and development operations including work on the Johnson Center at North Park University. Ken received his Bachelor Degree in Construction Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. COST:
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, January 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: 35 East Upper Wacker Drive |
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| Please join us for our inaugural Lean Coffee, January 7th at AIA Chicago, 7:30am — 9:00 am. 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.
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. 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. Our First meeting will be hosted by Kenneth Bauwens – President, Jamerson Bauwens, & Brian Teyema — Vice President, The Hill Group. Future monthly meeting will take place on the 1stThursday of each month at the same location. Attendance is free of charge. |
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LCI-Chicago Community of Practice Pull Planning with the Villego® Simulation
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Drinker Biddle & Reath |
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| Rob Warcup, PhD Associate Professor/Program Coordinator UVU Construction Management The Villego® Simulation is a Last Planner®/Pull Planning tool designed to help construction professionals effectively understand and implement Lean construction on their own projects. The simulation compares at least two Lego building exercises – with each round becoming more and more “Lean” as the simulation progresses. It offers a strong teaching/learning dichotomy between traditional management techniques and superior Lean techniques. The simulation is appropriate for newcomers as well as Lean champions.
While working in the construction industry, Rob Warcup was fortunate to take part in a Lean pilot program that emphasized efficiency and competitive excellence. He quickly realized the power of Lean and helped lead his regional team to a $16M savings by applying lean principles. Since then, Rob has completed a PhD where he emphasized Lean construction for his dissertation. He is currently teaching construction management at Utah Valley University and the Lean construction curriculum for the AGC.
*** This is the first LPS Simulation available to the Chicago CoP – don’t miss this opportunity! ***
COST: $175 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member Space is limited to the ï¬rst 84 applicants – register early! REGISTER HERE. |
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LCI-Chicago Community of Practice The East Tower at the Advocate Christ Medical Center: Transforming a Campus through Integrated Design Collaboration Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Christ Medical Center On-site parking is encouraged. Please plan to use Parking Garage A on Kostner Avenue |
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| Over the last few years, Advocate Health Care has embarked upon a journey of project delivery transformation. A key part in this journey addresses the manner in which AHC designs and delivers capital construction projects through Integrated Lean Project Delivery or ILPD. Opening in January 2016, the East Tower at Advocate Christ Medical Center is the latest demonstration of their integrated lean project process. The East Tower is a 350,000 gross square feet, comprised of Intensive Care Units, Women’s & Infants, New Entry & Lobby, and Food Service; including a new addition for the Medical Center’s Service Dock.
By integrating together prior to being awarded the project, the team of CannonDesign, Power Construction, Magnusson Klemencic, & Affiliated Engineers embraced the principles of Lean and committed to an integrated design process to bring Advocate’s vision to life. Hear Al Manshum, VP of Design and Construction, and Scott Nelson, Director of Design & Planning for Advocate Health Care share their thoughts and insights on Advocate Health Care’s journey towards Integrated Lean Project Delivery and the role that the East Tower played in that journey. Then tour the building with members of the Design and Construction Team. ♦♦♦ An informal networking session will follow the program from 6:30-7:30pm West on 95thStreet at Deja Brew Pub & Grill, 5219 West 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 ♦♦♦
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member Space is limited to the ï¬rst 60-applicants to register! REGISTER HERE. |
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LCI-Chicago Community of Practice From the Heart to the Head – Pull Planning Well-Led: The three biggest mistakes made in pull planning and how to avoid them forever! Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP |
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| We will discuss the basics of emotional intelligence, what it is, how it is measured, how it can be improved, and how it can affect lean practice and behavior. We will go over the three biggest mistakes that are made during the pull planning process and how to avoid them. We will demonstrate a method called “Beyond Partnering” that integrates the technical side of lean and the planning process with the human side of developing trust, cooperation, and communication to make the lean practice easier, more accurate, and more effective.
Brent Darnell is a mechanical engineer and a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and worked as an engineer in the construction business for 20 years. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, a leading authority on emotional intelligence and a pioneer of its use in the construction and engineering industries. Rich Seiler is the Chief Improvement Officer of Unified Works where he coaches and facilitates lean operational practices with executives, middle management and field teams. As of this writing, he is currently actively coaching multiple teams on well over $1 billion of large project work.
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member REGISTER HERE. |
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LCI-Chicago Community of Practice Achieving Transformational Results Through Collaboration – The Center for Advanced Care at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center On-site parking is discouraged – please plan to use public transportation if at all possible. |
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 Over the last few years, Advocate Healthcare System has embarked upon a journey of transformation. A key part in this journey addresses the manner in which AHC designs and delivers capital construction projects. Opening in April 2015, the Center for Advanced Care at Advocate Illinois Masonic is the latest manifestation of their process. The Center for Advanced Care is a 165,000 gsf ambulatory care building and includes surgery, cancer care and digestive health programs.
By working together even before being awarded the project, the team of SmithGroupJJR, Turner Construction, Thornton Thomasetti, & KJWW embraced the Principles of Lean and committed to an integrated process to bring Advocate’s vision to life. Hear Al Manshum, VP Facilities & Construction for Advocate Health Care and Kalman Szucs, Project Manager for Advocate Health Care share their thoughts and insights on AHC’s journey towards Integrated Lean Project Delivery and the role that the CAC played in that journey. Then tour the building the building with members of the Design and Construction Team. Tour guides will include representatives from: SmithGroupJJR (Architect), Thornton Thomasetti (Structural Engineering), KJWW (MEP/FP Engineering), Turner Construction (Construction Manager), Mechanical Inc. (Design Assist Trade Partner), Huen Electric (Design Assist Trade Partner), FE Moran (Design Assist Trade Partner) and Architectural Glassworks (Design Assist Trade Partner).
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member REGISTER HERE. |
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LCI-Chicago CoP Integration of Technology & Pre-Fabricated Manufacturing for Interior Construction Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Hill Mechanical Corp. |
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| Session Attendees will gain firsthand knowledge of production systems, work structuring, prefabrication and modular construction, and supply chain efficiency for the design and manufacture of prefabricated bathrooms and modular walls. The session will cover all aspects of manufacturing of the modular components including: preconstruction and BIM; manufacturing, supply chain, and quality control; and installation. Attendees will view the BIM model and gain understanding that by leveraging today’s technology, the integration of information doesn’t need to just live with the client and architect but can be used to create a visual reference that all sub trades can use and communicates directly to the manufacturing floor for exact fabrication. Tour the manufacturing facility, and see modular bathrooms and walls in varying stages of completion. Metrics associated with schedule and costs savings over a traditional construction approach will also be reviewed.
Proposed presenter(s): Donald Flight, Group Vice President, Hill Mechanical
Donald Flight is a Group Vice President of Construction who leads one of three construction teams that primarily focuses on healthcare and higher education clients. Donald also oversees the plumbing division for the company since 2012. Donald began his career with the company in 1986 working during summer breaks in the tool room and loading/unloading delivery trucks. During his four-(4) years of college, Donald worked in the office in an internship performing material take-off for estimates, CAD sheet metal and piping drawings and running heating and cooling loads for design / build projects Anthony Camasta is the General Manager, Construction for The Hill Group. He joined the company in 2006 as a Project Engineer. As a Project Engineer he managed projects such as: Equinix Chicago — CH3, Morningstar at Block 37, Museum of Science and Industry Central Plant and Science Storms Exhibit, Takeda Pharmaceutical Building III, and Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. In 2013, he transitioned to his current role to focus on management and integration of the Fabrication Shops, the newly structured Virtual Construction Group, and modular construction projects. Managing these departments allows for involvement with all preconstruction portions of projects; strengthening communication, bringing consistency, adding efficiency, and improving standardization between these internal operation groups. Larry Arndt is the General Manager of Healthcare and a member of the leadership team for Mortenson Construction in their Chicago office. Larry’s responsibilities include: project acquisition, relationship management, preconstruction, construction and business development activities, healthcare market leadership, profit and loss oversight and group staffing. Larry has a plethora of experience in complex healthcare projects, totaling over $900 million in construction. He has worked with many of the leading Illinois hospital systems to advance their mission and sustain their growth. Larry has also worked on two research teams focusing on Sustainable Design & Construction in Capital Projects and Entrepreneurial Culture within an Organization – Perspective, Obstacles, and Processes. Chris Matus started in the interior custom design construction world back in 1994 growing a start-up company to 15 Million dollars in annual revenue. With Chris coming from that world of client centric design, this knowledge has transferred to DIRTT where he is part of constructing interior spaces using pre-engineered lean practices reaching to current sales of 200 Million. Ron Holtz is a Senior Superintendent with Power Construction in Chicago, Illinois. Most Recently, Ron oversaw the modular fabrication of the Bathroom Pods at the Hill Group Facility for the Advocate Christ Project. This project consisted of the fabrication of 100 modular bathroom PODs in five-(5) different configurations. Ron helped oversee seven-(7) different subcontractor trades, who were also subcontracted on the main project, in the modular fabrication which was completed in under 4 months and ahead of the required jobsite delivery schedule. Ron was responsible for coordination with the on-site concrete subcontractor and delivery/installation of the modular bathrooms on the project. Ron also was the superintendent for the interior finish trades on the Christ Bed Tower project. The Presentation will be held in the Hill Group Shops and broken into 4 separate individual hands on break-out sessions where the participants will get a close up look at the actual production process of modular bathroom Pods being fabricated for the Advocate Good Shepard Project. Additionally, a Modular Interior wall section will be on display and the fabrication process and benefits discussed Break-Out Session #A: Modular Bathroom Preconstruction
Break-Out Session #B: Modular Bathroom Construction
Break- Out Session #C: Modular Bathroom Jobsite Installation
Break- Out Session #D: Modular Interior Wall
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member REGISTER HERE. |
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LCI-Chicago CoP De-Mystifying the Integrated Form of Agreement Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP |
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| Learn how the Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA) binds the Architect and Contractor together under a single contract with the Owner to support more collaborative and effective project delivery. Presenters will share insight and experience with the IFOA over the last ten years on multiple projects that represent nearly $2 billion of work.
Proposed presenter(s): Paul Reiser, The Boldt Company Paul Reiser serves as an Executive Vice President at The Boldt Company with responsibilities that focus on innovative project delivery and construction solutions. He has past experience as the Project Executive on one of the largest integrated projects in the country. Paul has served on the Board of Directors of the Lean Construction Institute and has been instrumental working with LCI in developing the application of Lean principles and processes on projects since 1999. As project manager Ryan Yoho‘s responsibilities begin with the initial project planning and carry through from the startup to completion. He was a key player in one of Boldt’s largest healthcare projects, where his skills were tested and proven in the company’s innovative new methods of project delivery. Ryan’s involvement in the $700 million project was being there to ensure that separate teams on multiple jobs delivered using Boldt’s trademarked, Integrated Lean Project Delivery (ILPD®) method. As General Counsel at Boldt, Randy Haak negotiates construction contracts, handles construction mediation, and manages litigation and arbitration. Randy has extensive experience in the ILPDâ„¢ process and in negotiating ILPDâ„¢ contracts with owners, design professionals and trade partners in the United States and Canada. He has also consulted with the AGC to update the ConsensusDoc 300 Standard Multi-Party Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Agreement. Before joining Boldt he was in private practice focused on Construction Law and served as a mediator of construction claims. Justin Weisberg is a Partner at Arnstein & Lehr LLP’s Chicago office and serves as Chair of the firm’s Construction Law Group. Justin focuses his practice on construction law, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation and represents private, public, local, and international clients in a variety of construction-related transactions and litigation matters. He has been published and has spoken extensively on the subject of construction for a number of legal and industry professional societies and associations. Part 1: Presentation â–ª Project Fundamentals • Integrated Project Delivery Team â–ª Project Leadership/Core Team â–ª Trade Partners & Consultants â–ª Preconstruction Collaboration & Integration â–ª Project Planning & Scheduling â–ª Owner Provided information â–ª Target Value Design â–ª Development of Design â–ª Value Engineering & Constructability â–ª Integrated Financial Management â–ª Construction Delivery & Execution â–ª Special Considerations Part 2: Question & Answer COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member or guest REGISTER HERE. |
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LCI-Chicago CoP Maximizing Client Value through Project Collaboration: Best Practices and Lessons Learned Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014 Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP |
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| Palos Community Hospital, located south of Chicago in Palos Heights, IL, recently embarked on a massive expansion of a 400,000 SF, seven-story tower that modernized the decades-old facility to make life easier for staff and patients. Currently under construction, the second phase of the project will include conversion of semi-private rooms to private rooms, which is expected to be done by 2016. The hospital will end up with 433 patient beds.
The project team will provide a dynamic, in-depth discussion based on best practices and insights learned from this massive healthcare project. They will explore the benefits and challenges and identify different ways the team found continuous process improvements. Learn “why” and discuss “how” the team chose to utilize Lean tools. Illustrations of activities, photos and BIM examples will be showcased, coupled with insights into how the team overcame challenges they encountered along the way. Panel members include: John Scarano — Palos Community Hospital — Owner Bill Rudd — MCA — Architect Pete Todd — Boldt Consulting — Owner’s Rep Speaker: Mark Akers – For 20 years, Mark has been putting his construction expertise to work for clients across the Midwest, specializing in the construction of healthcare, laboratory and medical office projects. Mark has been with Pepper Construction since 1996, and is currently leading the collaborative team at Palos Community Hospital as they modernize the campus to serve future generations. In addition to leading the construction process, Mark adds his years of knowledge to the preconstruction process, maximizing value at every opportunity. Some of Mark’s other notable projects include: Loyola University Medical Center Hospital Expansion and The Bellevue Hospital replacement in Bellevue, Ohio. Mark earned his bachelor’s of science degree in Building Construction and Contracting from Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. PROGRAM: 3:00 — 3:15 Registration COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member or guest REGISTER HERE. |
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