LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

3^rd Annual Bob Krier Award Night

Please join us for the Third Annual Bob Krier Award Night, hosted at Glass Solutions Inc.  Bob Krier was a pioneer in the Chicago-land market who spread the message and value of Lean Construction.  We felt there is not better way to honor his legacy than to give out an annual award highlighting an individual and/or team that embodies the award’s values.

In addition to giving out the annual award, this will be the first year that we will be presenting scholarships to two deserving individuals. These scholarships are made possible with all of your support.

Registration Rates:

• LCI Member: $75
• Non-member: $100
• Student: $10

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available in the garage behind the building (Carroll and Ada).

Breakfast and coffee will be provided

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

3^rd Annual A Taste of Congress

Every year the best Lean presentations from around the country are selected to be presented at the LCI Congress. This year is the 21st edition of Congress and it promises to be the biggest and most informative Congress to date!

This event started a few years ago in Chicago to give the Chicago Community of Practice (CoP) the opportunity to have a Taste of Congress. It is intended to spotlight (3) outstanding presentations that are going to be presented at the highest level.

The Chicago CoP is proud to offer the 3rd Annual A Taste of Congress to CoP. You will not want to miss these outstanding presentations that highlight the skills and attributes it takes to bring project delivery to a higher level and to maximize the efficiencies in every area of our businesses!

Presentation 1: Lean Journey Begins with Keys to Kaizen and a Path to Prefab

Presentation 2: The New World Order of Construction

Presentation 3: Unlocking Design Using Lean – A Case Study of Value Stream Mapping and VR Technology
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Speakers:

Victoria Navarro – Advocate Aurora Health – Experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry spanning 20 years. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Project Management, Master Facilities Planning, Space Utilization, Space Management, High Value Capital Construction Programs, Integrated Project Delivery Methodology, LEAN Principles, Hospital Design Standards, Staff Cultivation and Team Building.
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Josh Odelson – Power Construction– Josh has been implementing lean processes on Integrated Teams for the last eight years. Josh started his journey with Lean and Integrated Project Delivery methods on the Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley replacement hospital project where he managed lean planning and execution during design construction, and commissioning phases of the project. He successfully developed and implemented Target Value Design processes supported by model based estimating data into the project.
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Mark Skender – Skender – CEO of Chicago-based Skender. Since joining the firm in 1989, Mark has played an integral role in the development of the organization’s values, long-term vision and strategic direction. As a pioneer in Chicago’s Lean construction movement, Mark Skender helped create and implement the vision for Skender’s industry-leading approach to Lean project delivery. He is a frequent speaker and writer on the subject and a founding member of the Lean Construction Institute’s Chicago Community of Practice
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Tim Swanson –  Skender -Leader of Skender’s team of architects and designers—bringing his passion for integrating the design and construction process to the firm’s clients. He has a vast range of speaking experience that includes TED Talks-style presentations, panels, industry events, and much more. Tim earned a Master of Architecture with a specialization in urban development and infill from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and undergraduate degrees in fine arts and economics from Colgate University.
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Brad Wigh – The Boldt Company -My passion lies with people and the relationship we share with our built environment. The idea of space-making and that our built environment has the potential to address society’s largest challenges motivates me to develop and lead the high-performing teams required to create the spaces that people and communities can benefit most from.

Parking is available in the building

Drinks and light appetizers will be served

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available in the garage behind the building (Carroll and Ada).

Breakfast will be provided

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available in the garage behind the building (Carroll and Ada).

Breakfast will be provided

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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 try and be on time as we will begin promptly at 7:30 AM

Limited street parking is available for early risers depending on that day’s construction activities (streets & san work). Otherwise there is a parking garage at Carroll and Ada.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

The GSI Gemba Walk will focus on one of the key concepts of Lean management, continuous improvement. Gemba, going to the place where value is created is the act of observing a project’s moving parts from administrative tasks to specific construction processes to look for opportunities to eliminate waste and improve quality. The seminar will start with an overview of the Gemba process by Rich Seiler of Unified Works, Inc., followed by putting Gemba into practice where participants will tour the Glass Solution’s manufacturing plant detailing lean initiatives with the manufacturing of custom window systems.

Appetizers and Beverages will be provided

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on the street (for early birds) or also in the parking garage at the corner of Ada and Carroll

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

Lean Construction Golf Outing
Benefiting the Bob Krier Scholarship

Bob Krier was one of the founding members of Lean Construction’s Chicago Community of Practice. An annual scholarship is awarded in his memory, which is to designed to recognize and encourage excellence in the Lean approach to design and construction.

 Registration is per teams of four.  All members of your foursome must be registered at the same time.  A name, phone number and email address is required for each person.

Registration deadline has been extended to
Friday, June 14th at 5:00 PM CT.

Click here for more information

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available at the nearby Mart Parc Wells Parking Garage.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available at the nearby Mart Parc Wells Parking Garage.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

Transforming Healthcare: Integrating Lean and Evidence-Based Design

Have you wondered whether Lean and Evidence-Based Design can be part of the same project? Pairing Lean and Evidence-Based Design during the design and construction of a project can transform the healthcare environment and patient and staff experiences. Learn how designers, owners, and builders can maximize this potential by integrating these value-based approaches in all phases of a project.

This interactive workshop will illustrate how Lean methods can be informed, complemented, and enhanced by an EBD process that uses research findings, data collection and analysis. Maximizing value to the customer, eliminating waste, and continuous improvement are at the core of Lean, while improving safety and quality is at the core of evidence-based design. To address today’s healthcare issues, you can’t do one without the other. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues and a coach to simulate this integration. You will leave with tools and resources that can be applied on your next project.

SPEAKERS:

Donna Deckard – The Center for Health Design – CLICK Here for Bio

Terri Zborowsky – HGA Architects – CLICK Here for Bio

Kara Friehoefer – HGA Architects – CLICK Here for Bio

Andrea Sponsel – BSA LifeStructures – CLICK Here for Bio

  Parking is available at the Wells-Mart lot, a half of a block north of the meeting location.

Lunch will be provided, along with beverages and snacks throughout the workshop.

The evening will conclude with an opportunity to network while enjoying appetizer, beer/wine and other refreshments

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available at the Wells-Mart lot a half a block north of the meeting location.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

THE FUTURE OF LEAN: HOW IS MANUFACTURING AND MODULAR REVOLUTIONIZING CONSTRUCTION?

The LCI Chicago Community of Practice invites you to hear stories and examples from local industry leaders on how their strategies for manufacturing and modular construction are not only changing their current state of project execution, but the way they are looking at the future of the industry.

There will be a forum after the focused discussions with industry experts to talk successes and challenges regarding prefabrication and modular construction integration into the standard industry processes.

Speakers:

George Dombeck is the Senior Vice President of The Rockwell Group, Inc. a division of The Morse Group of Companies. George has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. George is responsible for Rockwell’s estimating divisions in all office locations in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. As a part of these duties, George assists with production, Value Engineering items and prefabrication ideas. George is also the Team Leader with respect to all IPD Projects.

Kari Renzelman started at The Hill Group in 2013 as a Project Engineer for the architectural division. In this role, she managed the enclosures and architectural metal projects. In 2015, Kari joined the modular construction team assisting with the management/design of modular bathroom pods and exam rooms. Kari strives to find how each project can benefit from modular construction, which has led to constructing prefabricated pipe housings, modular electrical rooms, and modular chiller plants.

Andy Shaw is a licensed Professional Engineer and serves as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on many of IMEG’s medical office building projects. He is experienced in design of low-voltage switchgear, power distribution, power generation, fire alarm and lighting systems for hospitals, as well as, commercial and medical office buildings. Andy brings first-hand experience in working with integrated teams and utilizing lean construction principles.

Tim Swanson leads Skender’s integrated studio, bridging across disciplines to bring his passion for an aligned design, manufacture and construction process to the firm’s clients. Tim is responsible for driving the organization through design and process innovation. Tim is a board member of Archeworks and the West Central Association, and sits on the Design Council for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Registration Rates:

• LCI Member – $35.00
• Nonmember – $50.00
• Student Rate -$10.00

Parking is available at the Wells-Mart lot, a half of a block north of the meeting location.

Cocktails and appetizers will be offered.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available on site

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available at the Wells-Mart lot a half a block north of the meeting location.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

Breaking Bad: Lean Delivery

“Imagine work relationships built on trust, supported by technology and aided by collaboration.”

— The Commercial Real Estate Revolution: Nine Transforming Keys to Lowering Costs, Cutting Waste, and Driving Change in a Broken Industry (2009)

Little has changed in the AEC industry over the years in the way we deliver projects. Yes, we have gradually increased our productivity through technology and yes, we have looked at alternative delivery systems that are still based on traditional processes. What we have not done is seriously look at delivering construction projects in a way that would truly leap to an Apple, Tesla, or Amazon level. We have not looked at the heart and soul of how we engage the project team or the delivery process to dramatically increase the value of our work to the client.

A growing effort dramatically changing the delivery of projects, bolstered by clients such as Sutter Health, Cleveland Hospitals, Advocate Health, NorthShore University HealthSystem, North Park University, and others, where change orders and RFIs are rare and projects are delivered in less time with greater value is emerging.

The Chicago chapter of the Lean Construction Institute and the Practice Management Knowledge Community of AIA Chicago invite you to hear success stories that have dramatically changed the way projects are delivered through lean construction processes.

Moderator: Jenny Han, Skender
Owner: John Zachara, CCM, Integrated Facilities Solutions, Inc.
Architect: Erik Andersen, AIA, BatesForum
Engineer: Ken Panucci, PE, Primera Engineers
Contractor: Josh Odelson, Power Construction
Partners (Sub-Contractors): Andy Hill, Glass Solutions, Inc. and Catherine Tojaga, PE, CT Mechanical

Jenny Han- Skender -As a licensed Architect at Skender, I oversee the architectural/modular design practice. I have particular interest in innovating and disrupting the design and construction industry through modular design in multiple verticals in hopes that we can solve the affordable housing crisis, improve wasteful design/construction processes and make meaningful, positive social change.
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John Zachara – Integrated Facilities Solutions, Inc. -With more than 20 years of project management experience, his breadth of knowledge includes budget phase through job completion in a variety of projects commercial, retail, hospital, clinical, research, educational and religious facilities. An active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Chicago Community of Practice (CoP) and was a member of the 1st Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA) project in Healthcare in Chicago setting the standard for how future MOBs should be built.
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Erik Andersen – BatesForum –  Known by clients as an effective collaborator, Erik Andersen has led efforts on transformational projects for prominent academic medical centers and large institutional clients across the U.S. and internationally. His award winning work has been featured in a number of prominent publications including World Architecture News, Architectural Record, and Healthcare Design magazine. He leverages his 30 years of design experience in the planning and design of healthcare, education, and research envir
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Ken Panucci – Primera Engineers – Ken Panucci is the leader of Primera’s Buildings’ teams and is passionate about seeing results. “I enjoy the opportunity to see innovative engineering solutions develop from a conceptual idea to an operational system that enhances the experience of the building occupant,” he explains. Ken’s expertise is the result of more than 35 years of experience in the design/construction engineering environments and more than 25 years of project management experience.
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Josh Odelson – Power Construction Company –  Josh has been implementing lean processes on Integrated Teams for the last eight years. Josh started his journey with Lean and Integrated Project Delivery methods on the Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley replacement hospital project where he managed lean planning and execution during design construction, and commissioning phases of the project. He successfully developed and implemented Target Value Design processes supported by model based estimating data into the project.

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Andy Hill – Glass Solutions – 20 years in the glass business professionally but spent my entire life in glass business mentoring my grandfather and father. I have been fortunate in the construction world to have PEERS that opened my eyes to maximizing fabrication under roof vs in the field from a QA/QC to cost to labor management. The last couple years we have pushed to have a ‘paperless’ manufacturing facility while limiting gunage at the highest level. GSI is striving to be a national leader in the unitized glass business – top to bottom!

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Catherine Tojaga, P.E. – CT Mechanical -Catherine is a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Energy Professional with a background in design engineering. This experience gives her an understanding of design intent that allows her to narrow the gap between contractor and engineer. Catherine started CT Mechanical with the idea of creating a business that emphasizes honesty, collaboration and customer service. She then assembled a team with the strength and knowledge to identify and fix potential issues before they become problems. This has resulted in a solutions oriented environment that focuses on providing you with what you need to make your job easier.

Registration:

Member: $35.00

Non-Member – $50.00

Public Parking is located nearby

Cocktails and appetizers will be offered

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is available

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

Parking is located in a nearby parking lot.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

LCI Chicago 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.

​On-site parking is available at no charge.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be offered.

LCI Chicago 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.

Coffee and light breakfast will be offered

LCI Chicago 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.

​Parking is at Ada & Carroll

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

2nd Annual Bob Krier Award Night

The purpose of the LCI Bob Krier Award is to recognize an individual or project team who has moved the design and construction industry forward in embracing and implementing Lean tools and techniques.

Three nominees will present, and one will be selected and awarded.

“Your Lean Journey” booths will also be available for LCI members to purchase and showcase what they are doing in the market advancing Lean tools and techniques.  Each booth is $250.00, which includes one ticket to the event.  This fee goes directly to the Annual Scholarship Program.

Registration Rates:

• LCI Member: $75
• Non-member: $100
• Owner: $50
• Lean Journey Booth: $250 (includes one registration)

Appetizers, beer, wine and other refreshments are included.

LCI Chicago 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.

​Parking is available

LCI Chicago 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.

​Parking Information – Free street parking available for (very) early risers, otherwise there is a paid parking garage directly behind our building – entrance from ADA north of Fulton Market.

Breakfast will provided

Lean Construction Institute – Chicago Community of Practice

presents

Leveraging Technology Forum – an AIA/LCI Event

The presentations include: 

DRONES AND THE PEDAGOGY OF EXPLORATIVE TOOLS 

• The use of drones within the pedagogy of Architecture is relatively new + a complex study. From mere basic use we see Photography, Video, or Documentation. From a more comprehensive understanding, we evolve into Animation, Site Data Collection, Mapping and Fabrication. These uses stem from a deep understanding of innovation with the field and how we can apply this future knowledge to a field that is rapidly evolving.

Too Much “I” in BIM?:  Leveraging Data Analytics for BIM 

• Building Information Modeling (BIM) is now an established practice within the AEC industry and plays an important role in project information management. The “I” in BIM, often championed as the most critical component to BIM, can be overwhelming and is often neglected beyond the production of deliverables. The opportunity to leverage embedded data to improve a project’s performance, and be empowered to make critical project decisions based on business intelligence becomes a missed opportunity. The application of Data Analytics on a BIM project can therefore help companies maximize their use of BIM.  The data can be analyzed to understand project performance, and trended over a period of time.  In this presentation we will explore the fundamental concepts of Data Analytics, how to rationalize data that is already there in your projects, and begin investigating the application of Data Analytics to BIM Management and BIM projects. We will look at the types of data that is available, and by asking the question, “What does that data mean, and how is it pertinent to my project?”, we will once again reinforce the importance of the “I” in BIM.

Developing Supplemental Coordination Models and Drawings​

• The integrated model is rich in information – and its value can be tapped over and over during the life of the project. Supplemental models and documents, not typically found in traditional project deliverables, can be developed to help support stable design development, ensure constructability, and conceptually visualize future completed work.

Digital Design/Robotically Placed: Robotics & Lift Enhancers in Masonry

• SAM 100: SAM, short for Semi-Automated Mason, is a brick laying robot designed and engineered by Construction Robotics. SAM100 is the first commercially available bricklaying robot for onsite masonry construction. Designed to work collaboratively with the mason Consistent production and lower installed cost (50%+ labor savings) Increase masons productivity by 3-5x while reducing lifting by 80%+ MULE: Lift Enhancers for Masonry – a smart lifting tool designed for construction that does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Makes any product weightless up to 135 lbs. Works from the ground, traditional scaffold or mast climbing work platforms. Works with many materials. Significantly increases productivity by working smarter, and more consistently.

Using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality from Design to Build

• We will take an existing project case CAD file and live demonstrate the Schematic and costing process.  From there demonstrate the first cost savings and time savings this process provides.  Live demonstrate AR & VR with attendees that encourage layout changes and how this technology captures it in real time to speed up the lengthy slow design process.

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

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.

• 4:30 – 5:30 Networking with appetizers and refreshments
• 5:30 – 7:00 Lean Labs Display Space:  We have 20 Lean Lab Display Booths available during Networking.  The subject matter is to highlight your individual or company’s current lessons learned, where you are currently in your Lean journey, and your goals for 2018.  The first ten registrations will be offered the opportunity to present their Lean Lab & Future Ambitions.  There is a $250 fee for the Lean Lab Display Space.  Those fees will be used to fund the Annual Scholarship Award. (Event Registration Fee is NOT included)
• 7:15 pm Bob Krier Award Presentation
• 7:45 pm – 8:00 pm Closing Remarks
  

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  Registration Rates:
• Lean Lab Display Space – $250.00 (does not include event registration fee)
• Event Registration – $75.00
• Student Event Registration – $25.00
  

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

presents

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.

COAA Flyer

COST:

• $30 = Associate Member 
• $40 = Non-Associate Member
• $0 = Owner Member
  
• $15 = Non-Owner member

Please register through the COAA website – REGISTER HERE

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

presents

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:

• $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member 
• $85 = Non-Member
• $55 = Faculty Member
  
• $20 = Students

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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

  

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

LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

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.

COST:

• $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member 
• $85 = Non-Member
• $55 = Faculty Member
  
• $20 = Students

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

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

presents

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

LEAN COFFEE – JULY

Thursday, July 07, 2016

LCI Chicago Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions 325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor Chicago, IL  60654

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.   Attendance is free of charge. Register HERE.

LEAN COFFEE – JUNE

Thursday, June 02, 2016

LCI Chicago Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions 325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor Chicago, IL  60654

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.   Attendance is free of charge. Register HERE.

OWNERS FOCUS GROUP

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

Owners Focus Group – A “panel discussion” with five leading Chicago Owners. Owners may apply! 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 Click here for more information and to register.

HOW LEAN AND PULL PLANNING CAN IMPROVE A PROJECT, NO MATTER WHEN IMPLEMENTED

Thursday, May 12, 2016

LCI Chicago Community of Practice 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 North Central College New Hall – 451 S. Brainard Street Naperville, IL 60540 NETWORKING LOCATION: 6:00 — 7:00 Networking Rosebud Restaurant (only 2 blocks away) 22 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, Illinois 60540 * Free Parking Deck located at 75 East Chicago Ave. located 1 block away from event location

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. Rich Seiler– Chief Improvement Officer of Unified Works. Specializing in coaching and training proactive owners, designers, and constructors to improve their planning and performance with lean thinking and behaviors. Co-Founder and Chairman of LCI Chicago. DuKane – Brian Bock, VP of Marketing and Sales since 2002, has been instrumental in the development of pre-cast construction in the Chicagoland market and an active Member with PCI. North Central College — Michael Hudson, Assistant Vice President of Facilities, has overseen the development of Residence Hall & Rec Center, New Student Tower and now Science Building currently under construction. 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. COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member or Guest* $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students Register HERE. ABOUT LCI:  LCI Chicago is a regional forum where people meet, share experience, learn and connect. The Community of Practice helps owners, architects and designers, engineers, contractors, labor, specialty contractors, and suppliers understand and find their way in this new world of Lean Project Delivery. The invitation is open to all project participants to meet together as local user groups to explore and develop Lean ideas as they work together.

LEAN COFFEE – MAY

Thursday, May 05, 2016

LCI Chicago Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions 325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor Chicago, IL  60654

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.   Attendance is free of charge. Register HERE.

LEAN COFFEE – APRIL

Thursday, April 07, 2016

LCI Chicago Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions 325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor Chicago, IL  60654

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.   Attendance is free of charge. Register HERE.

LEAN COFFEE – MARCH

Thursday, March 03, 2016

LCI Chicago Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions 325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor Chicago, IL  60654

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.   Attendance is free of charge. Register HERE.

PANEL DISCUSSION: NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY PROJECT

Thursday, February 11, 2016

LCI-Chicago CoP presents North Park University – Johnson Center for Science and Community Life Project IPD Method – The first agreement of its kind in the Chicago area. Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – presentation 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – networking Location: University Club 76 E. Monroe Street Chicago, IL  60603

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: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students REGISTER HERE.

SOCIETY OF MARKETING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EVENT

LEAN COFFEE – JANUARY

Thursday, January 07, 2016

LCI Chicago Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, January 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: 35 East Upper Wacker Drive Suite 250 Chicago, IL  60601

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. Register HERE.

PULL PLANNING WITH THE VILLEGO SIMULATION

Thursday, November 12, 2015

LCI-Chicago Community of Practice presents Pull Planning with the Villego® Simulation Date: Thursday, November 12, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Drinker Biddle & Reath 191 N. Upper Wacker Drive Suite 3700 Chicago, IL  60606

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! *** 2:00 – 6:00 Presentation 6:00 – 7:30 Reception COST: $175 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member $250 = Non-Member Space is limited to the first 84 applicants – register early! REGISTER HERE.

 

 

TRANSFORMING A CAMPUS THROUGH INTEGRATED DESIGN COLLABORATION: THE EAST TOWER AT THE ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER

Thursday, October 08, 2015

LCI-Chicago Community of Practice presents The East Tower at the Advocate Christ Medical Center: Transforming a Campus through Integrated Design Collaboration Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Christ Medical Center 4440 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL  60453 On-site parking is encouraged.  Please plan to use Parking Garage A on Kostner Avenue

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   â™¦â™¦â™¦   4:00 – 6:30 Presentation 6:30 – 7:30 Reception COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students Space is limited to the first 60-applicants to register! REGISTER HERE.

FROM THE HEART TO THE HEAD: PULL PLANNING WELL-LED

Thursday, August 13, 2015

LCI-Chicago Community of Practice presents From the Heart to the Head – Pull Planning Well-Led: The three biggest mistakes made in pull planning and how to avoid them forever! Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP 191 N. Upper Wacker Drive 37th Floor Chicago, IL  60606

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.  3:00 – 5:30 Presentation 5:30 – 7:00 Reception COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students REGISTER HERE.

ACHIEVING TRANSFORMATIONAL RESULTS THROUGH COLLABORATION

Thursday, May 07, 2015

LCI-Chicago Community of Practice presents Achieving Transformational Results Through Collaboration – The Center for Advanced Care at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center 900 West Nelson Street Chicago, IL  60657 On-site parking is discouraged – please plan to use public transportation if at all possible.

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).  An informational networking session will follow the program from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, around the corner at Matilda’s – 3101 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL  60657. Space is limited to 70 – please register early! COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students REGISTER HERE.

INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY & PRE-FABRICATION MANUFACTURING FOR INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

Thursday, February 12, 2015

LCI-Chicago CoP presents Integration of Technology & Pre-Fabricated Manufacturing for Interior Construction Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Hill Mechanical Corp. 3201 N. Wolf Road Franklin Park, IL  60131

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 Anthony Camasta, General Manager, Hill Mechanical Larry Arndt, General Manager-Healthcare, Mortenson Construction Chris Matus, Regional Director, DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ron Holtz, Senior Superintendent, Power Construction   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 BIM Modeling Pull Scheduling for Manufacturing Process Identification of type/grouping of bathroom pods Coordination with structure Coordination with architect — confirmation of dimensions between pod types/groups Break-Out Session #B: Modular Bathroom Construction Facility Requirements Hands on Review of Construction Process Quality Control Construction Metrics Manpower loading Break- Out Session #C: Modular Bathroom Jobsite Installation Jobsite Requirements Union Trade Jurisdiction Issues Equipment Durations Pod Setting Demonstration Break- Out Session #D: Modular Interior Wall Introduction via Power Point the current linear process of construction Active Software Presentation Construction cost model review. COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students REGISTER HERE.

DE-MYSTIFYING THE INTEGRATED FORM OF AGREEMENT

Thursday, November 13, 2014

LCI-Chicago CoP presents De-Mystifying the Integrated Form of Agreement Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014 Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP 191 North Wacker Drive Suite 3700 Chicago, IL  60606

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 Ryan Yoho, The Boldt Company Randy Haak, The Boldt Company Justin Weisberg, Arnstein & Lehr LLP 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 IFOA Overview: Review of IFOA Sections and Relevance to Integrated Project Delivery â–ª Project Fundamentals –  Owner Value Definition –  Lean Project Delivery • Integrated Project Delivery Team –  Team Purpose, Structure & Standard of Care â–ª Project Leadership/Core Team â–ª Trade Partners & Consultants –  Early Involvement –  Integrated Design and Detailing –  Shared Risk and Reward â–ª Preconstruction Collaboration & Integration –  Behavior/Meetings/Scope of Preconstruction Services â–ª Project Planning & Scheduling –  Last Planner System®® â–ª Owner Provided information –  Business Case, Legal Requirements, Responsibility Matrix â–ª Target Value Design –  Designing to the Target Cost â–ª Development of Design –  Pull Based Design & Production –  Role of CM/GC & Trade Partners â–ª Value Engineering & Constructability â–ª Integrated Financial Management –  Estimated Maximum Price –  At-Risk Pool â–ª Construction Delivery & Execution â–ª Special Considerations –  Insurance, Limits of Liability, Warranty, Audits, Bonds, Indemnity Part 2: Question & Answer A Panel with Legal and Practical Experience in IFOA Contracting will answer questions. Part 3: Path Forward & Table Talk Participants will discuss at their tables, and then share major points regarding the advantages and challenges of working within an Integrated Form of Agreement. COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member or guest $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students REGISTER HERE.

MAXIMIZING CLIENT VALUE THROUGH PROJECT COLLABORATION: BEST PRACTICES & LESSONS LEARNED

Thursday, August 14, 2014

LCI-Chicago CoP presents 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 191 North Wacker Drive Suite 3700 Chicago, IL  60606

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 3:15 — 5:15 Presentation 5:15 — 6:00 Open Discussion and Q&A 6:00 — 7:00 Networking & Cocktail Hour COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member or guest $85 = Non-Member $55 = Faculty Member $20 = Students REGISTER HERE.

BP: IMPLEMENTING LEAN CONSTRUCTION METHODS AT THE WHITING REFINERY

LCI CHICAGO >> LEAN CONCEPTS ACROSS DELIVERY METHODS: DRIVING COLLABORATION

“STOP THE TREASURE HUNTS-APPLYING THE 5S’S FOR LEAN CONSTRUCTION”

“LAST PLANNER SYSTEM FOR DESIGN”

“TARGET VALUE DESIGN WITH ADVANCED PRACTICES”

“EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION”

“INTRO TO LEAN AND POSSIBILITIES”