Welcome to the LCI Chicago Community of Practice (CoP) website! The LCI Chicago CoP hopes to continue to act as the premier forum where area Lean thought leaders, practitioners and enthusiasts openly share experiences, best practices and lessons learned; thus transforming the design and construction projects that are delivered throughout Chicago and the Midwest. LCI Chicago CoP core members strive to be the force that leads the design and construction industry to a new paradigm of high-performance collaboration.
Scholarship opportunities: The Chicago CoP offers scholarship opportunities for higher education Design & Construction discipline students enrolled full-time in a trade school, community college or university located in Illinois, Northwest Indiana or Southern Wisconsin. To learn more, view and download scholarship criteria and application at Scholarship Info – Chicago CoP
Annual Sponsors: The Chicago CoP would like to thank our 2020 sustaining sponsors whose contribution help fund local events and workshops to promote awareness and adoption of Lean.
For questions or comments about this CoP please contact lcichicago.cop@gmail.com
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey.
No previous Lean experience is required. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!
Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.
Come as you are and be ready to learn!
This Introduction to Lean Project Delivery webinar will introduce Lean as relative to the design and construction industry. Participants will learn why Lean matters for their projects and why they should care. They will be introduced to the key principles and wastes that are foundational to Lean.
During this presentation, participants will learn to:
As project teams look to advance improvements to workflow, implementing 5S as a core Lean method leads to better efficiency by keeping the jobsite organized, clean, safe and productive. By participating the 5S In Construction webinar, you will discover the 5S steps as primarily appropriate to the field. Real-project examples support implementing 5S on your projects.
Learning Objectives
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
presents
3rd 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 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
3rd 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.
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.
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
Registration Rates: LCI Member – $295.00 Nonmember – $350.00Parking 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:
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
Speakers:
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.
presents
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.
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Attendance is free of charge.
Healthy breakfast will be provided along with coffee, tea and juice
Parking: Parking garage at the corner of Wells and Kinzie is an early in/early out for a discounted rate
presents
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.
presents
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.
presents
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
presents
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
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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:
Appetizers, beer, wine and other refreshments are included.
presents
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.
Breakfast will be provided
Parking is at Ada & Carroll, and street parking is available for early risers (i.e. by 6:15 am)
presents
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 – Parking Garage Located off Ada & Carroll
Breakfast will be provided
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Emergency projects that need to be responded to quickly usually fall into the project category of “this is how we have always done things…” and “we don’t have time to try something new…”. The team does not always realize that utilizing lean tools, lean thinking, and lean planning can and will save the project team time, money and will not sacrifice quality to get the job done. The project team that will be presenting encountered three major emergencies/disasters on projects that by normal standards would have taken massive amounts of planning and coordination to reconstruct. By using lean methods, the team was able to act in a nimble fashion to achieve an enormous amount of work in a short period of time. Remember the lesson: Disaster Strikes… Lean to the Rescue!
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.
Josh Odelson – Power Construction Company – Josh has been with Power Construction since 2012 and is currently a Senior Project Manager with the firm. Josh began his journey with Integrated Lean Project Delivery in 2008 on the Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley project and has been involved in a series of IPD and IPDish projects ever since. Currently, Josh is responsible for co-leading the Power Lean Team and managing several IPDish healthcare projects. Josh also served on the 2016 LCI Congress Steering Committee.
Registration Rate: $75.00
Lunch will be provided
Parking is available in a nearby parking garage at Wells and Hubbard. The entrance to the Mart Parc Wells Self Park garage is on Wells
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
Coffee and breakfast will be served
Parking is available
presents
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
presents
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 – A parking deck is located at the corner of Wells & Kinzie
Breakfast – fresh fruits, yogurts, granola and warm items
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
Breakfast items and coffee will provided
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We’ve learned a lot over the last year since having the LCI Chicago community visit our Big Room. Now, with another year of experience working together as an Integrated team, we hope you can join us at one of our project sites to see how the work in the Big Room has fostered growth and improved results.
This event will be a joint hosted event with LCI and COAA and is a great follow up to the Advocate/Boldt presentation that was conducted in 2017 to highlight the big ideas that Advocate has been pursuing when it comes to construction of ambulatory facilities.
The learning objectives are:
1 – How to approach an integrated team project from the Owners Perspective & Risk-Reward Partners Perspective
2 – Breakthrough moments from the field that shifted their focus from individual scope to the collective project.
3- Identify AMG-Lakeview specific project challenges and how we were able to work through them as an integrated team
SPEAKERS
Peter Messina – Advocate Health Care – As Advocate Health Care’s Director of Design & Construction for Ambulatory and Support Services, Peter leads the program’s strategic development and implementation. In this role he helped establish the master plan for Advocate Medical Group’s outpatient facilities focused on operations and technology, patient experience, and sustainability. This master plan has been the foundation for over 21 projects Advocate’s integrated ambulatory team have delivered throughout the past 4 years.
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Ryan Yoho – The Boldt Company – As the Director of Construction Management for The Boldt Company, and Project Executive for Advocate’s Outpatient Collaborative Program, Ryan’s accountability began with developing the initial program concepts to ensure alignment with the owner’s vision for success. His experience with implementing lean concepts into construction projects, as well as Integrated Project Delivery, helped create the ILPD environment expected and performed on the program today.
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Jeff Neaves – HDR – 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.
Registration Rate: Flat Fee – $25.00
Parking is available on site within the attached/elevated garage
Refreshments and appetizers will be served at the conclusion of the presentation
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
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 and coffee will 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 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
presents
Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
Street parking is available for early risers. Main building entrance and security desk at 1330 W. Fulton Avenue – please use this entrance
Parking garage entrance is off of Ada near Ada and Carroll – after parking proceed to elevators to first floor and check in at security desk. Skender is on the 2nd Floor
Breakfast and Coffee are provided
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The presentations include:
DRONES AND THE PEDAGOGY OF EXPLORATIVE TOOLS
Too Much “I” in BIM?: Leveraging Data Analytics for BIM
Developing Supplemental Coordination Models and Drawings
Digital Design/Robotically Placed: Robotics & Lift Enhancers in Masonry
Using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality from Design to Build
Speakers:
Robert Guertin – Gensler – Robert is an interdisciplinary designer with a background in fine art, industrial design + architecture. He is interested in research between space and its ability to create moments of interpretation, change, transformation and contemplation. He is also interested in the Nexus of emerging technologies and architectural discourse.
Marcus Kim – Autodesk – Marcus Kim is the Architecture Consulting Manager with Autodesk Consulting. He focuses on enterprise adoption of Revit and BIM workflows for AEC customers and has traveled around the globe providing BIM services to domestic and multi-national customers. He brings 14 years of large project experience, and advises companies on how to address BIM at both the project and enterprise levels. He is the author of Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018 for Architecture, the definitive industry book on Revit.
Registration Rates
Flat Rate: $25.00
The special rate for this event has been reduced to $25.00 to encourage collaboration with architects from the AIA community.
Parking is available at nearby parking garage locations.
This course is registered with AIA/CEU for 3 LU credits
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The intent is to introduce the basic mechanics of a Gemba Walk and its link to continuous process improvement. It will center on better understanding the current state of value streams; bridging the gap between management, planning and the frontline work; enhancing how to look at work and talk to workers; analyzing and managing waste and resources and raising awareness of efficient job site organization and visual management.
Agenda:
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
Street parking is available for early risers. Main building entrance and security desk at 1330 W. Fulton Avenue – please use this entrance
Parking garage entrance is off of Ada near Ada and Carroll – after parking proceed to elevators to first floor and check in at security desk. Skender is on the 2nd Floor
Breakfast and Coffee are provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
Street parking is available for early risers. Main building entrance and security desk at 1330 W. Fulton Avenue – please use this entrance
Parking garage entrance is off of Ada near Ada and Carroll – after parking proceed to elevators to first floor and check in at security desk. Skender is on the 2nd Floor
Breakfast and Coffee are provided
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.
Attendance is free of charge.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
325 N. Wells Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Please join us for our Lean Coffee 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.
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
Please join us for our Lean Coffee 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.
LCI Chicago Community of Practice
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Pull Planning with the Villego® Simulation
Chicago, IL 60606
Kate Calenberg started her career at Skender Construction over 12 years ago. During that time, she was able to build her Lean Construction skills completing ground up, interior, and healthcare projects. She was recently promoted, becoming Skender’s Talent and Development Manager, and is creating and implementing training programs to nurture professional growth for all Skender employees. Among a variety of training modules, Basics of Lean, Pull Planning, and the Villego Simulation are included in Kate’s onboarding and continual education programs.
Fees:
$175 LCI/AGC/AIA/COAA Member
$250 Non-member
Drinks, appetizers, and networking provided after the final exercise
LCI Chicago Augmented Reality Date: Thursday, August 11, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
LOCATION: DIRTT Environmental Solutions 325 North Wells, 10th Floor Chicago, IL 60654
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Technology is changing the landscaping of all businesses, and construction is one that needs to embrace it now, more than ever. LCI Chicago CoP will be hosting a Technology Exploration Event that will demonstrate how General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers are levering technology that speak directly to lean principles. This social event will host Mortenson Construction, Hill Mechanical, LIFT and DIRTT.
This is an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and innovators on project approaches that leverage technology to enhance Lean Initiatives and project outcomes. This will be an open forum, social event, so bring your ideas and experiences as you network and explore these technology solutions with your fellow LCI members.
Mortenson Construction Virtual Reality Lab focuses on the engagement with the Architectural, Construction and Design disciplines to explore ways to enhance the overall project throughout the design and collaboration process.
The Hill Group Technology Solutions Team will demonstrate their capabilities with Building Information Modeling to provide the highest value during the design, estimating, modeling, coordination, prefabrication and construction phases.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions will show their proprietary gaming based software called ICE that follows the design intent, plan view, 3D view and instantaneous pricing and its integration into VR to build upon the design experience to confirm design certainty. Taking it one step further, DIRTT’s ICEreality will blend the world of virtual and real for a power mixed reality design experience.
LIFT Technologies is a UAV solution from built from Clayco’s internal research supporting full design-build construction projects. See how it creates optimal flight plans, provides UAV operators and FAA compliance capabilities.
Ghafari Associates will present vPlanner, a new visual planning software to facilitate collaborative design and construction management. It is designed to streamline project pull-planning activities, particularly in multi-discipline situations. COST:
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions | |
| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, June 2nd, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions | |
| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, June 2nd, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.
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Owners Focus Group – A “panel discussion” with five leading This Owners Roundtable Panel is a “roll up your sleeves”, honest conversation with five leading Chicago area Owners. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Bill Seed, Transformational Achiever Coach and Board Chair, Lean Construction Institute. Bill will be joined by Rich Seiler, Chief Improvement Officer with Unified Works, a local lean construction coach |
LCI Chicago North Central College: How Lean and Pull Planning can Improve a Project, No Matter When Implemented Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm EVENT LOCATION: 4:00 – 6:00 Presentation | |
| Please join us for our May Event at North Central College where we will discuss how lean & pull planning can improve a project no matter when implemented. We will then head over to Rosebud Restaurant for our networking reception. Well into the build of a new student tower at North Central College, the entire construction team was assembled to begin their first pull planning session mid-way through the construction schedule. Already on a tight schedule and limited budget, the project team will discuss how scheduling concerns changed the course of the project. The team will go into detail how the product was delivered and how the project team operates day-to day. We will wrap up this session with a tour of the new Student Tower. PANELISTS: Bulley & Andrews — Alex Sicinski, Graduate of Purdue University, with with internships at Berglund and Pepper Construction gave him his strong background while working currently at Bulley Andrews since January 2015. Jay Quinn is a Senior Superintendent for Bulley & Andrews. Has been a site superintendent for B&A for 17 years. He has 36 years total of construction experience. Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction: COST:
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions | |
| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, May 5th, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions | |
| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, April 7th, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: DIRRT Environmental Solutions | |
| Please join us for our Lean Coffee, March 10th, at the office of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, 7:30am — 9:00 am. Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. Lean Coffee is a loosely structured monthly meeting with an ever-changing agenda, dictated each month by the participants present. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.
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LCI-Chicago CoP North Park University – Johnson Center for Science and Community Life Project IPD Method – The first agreement of its kind in the Chicago area. Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – presentation Location: University Club | |
| Please join us in a panel discussion to discuss the North Park University – Johnson Center for Science and Community Life project. The construction utilized a tri-party (Owner, Architect, CM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method, the first agreement of its kind in the Chicago area. Panelists from North Park University, VOA Associates, W.B. Olson and The Boldt Company will discuss this project in detail. They will share their knowledge and answer your questions. Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction: Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting https://www.leanconstruction.org
PRESENTERS: CARL BALSAM is the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of North Park University for the past 27 years. During that time, he has had responsibility for a cadre of internal administrative offices, among them the areas of Finance and Campus Development. He has maintained a passion for the transformation of the North Park Campus and has had the privilege of planning and overseeing the addition of four major buildings, several outdoor athletic facilities and major institutional landscape projects. He believes that facilities and outdoor spaces should be designed to optimize the context for good things to happen with student learning. His undergraduate training was in engineering and he holds an MBA degree. WILLIAM F. KETCHAM, AIA, LEED AP, is the Principal and Director of Design for Education at VOA with over forty years of professional experience. He has led the design of numerous successful projects for Education, Residential, Commercial and Cultural clients. He is widely respected in the professional community for his design, technical and management skills having successfully completed a broad range of Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Adaptive Re-use and Preservation projects. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Bill brings a strong commitment to sustainability in his collaborations with clients. Bill received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky and is a Registered Architect in the State of Illinois and Wisconsin. Mr. Ketcham is a member of AIA and participates in the Chicago Architectural Club and Congress for the New Urbanism. DAVE OLSON, is Co President of W.B. Olson, Inc., and has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. He has considerable depth of experience in managing projects in the Higher Education, Recreation, Municipal and Institutional market segments. Dave provides project management oversight on large complex projects that utilize the most innovative construction technology. Preconstruction service, project planning and goal setting for clients is where he spends most of his time. He has worked on projects using IPD Systems under a Tri-Party agreement which ultimately translates into real value for his customers. Dave is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and received his MBA from DePaul University, He is a LEED Certified Professional and currently a member of the City of Evanston – Green Building Ordinance Committee. KEN GREVE, is the Executive Vice President of The Boldt Company. Ken has more than 29 years of experience developing and leasing healthcare and commercial real estate nationwide. He specializes in providing clients with complete project management services for major development projects, ranging from prototype clinics and medical office buildings to new hospital campuses. Ken is responsible for overseeing all project and development operations including work on the Johnson Center at North Park University. Ken received his Bachelor Degree in Construction Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. COST:
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LCI Chicago A Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, January 7, 2016 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: 35 East Upper Wacker Drive | |
| 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. | |
LCI-Chicago Community of Practice Pull Planning with the Villego® Simulation
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Drinker Biddle & Reath | |
| Rob Warcup, PhD Associate Professor/Program Coordinator UVU Construction Management The Villego® Simulation is a Last Planner®®/Pull Planning tool designed to help construction professionals effectively understand and implement Lean construction on their own projects. The simulation compares at least two Lego building exercises – with each round becoming more and more “Lean” as the simulation progresses. It offers a strong teaching/learning dichotomy between traditional management techniques and superior Lean techniques. The simulation is appropriate for newcomers as well as Lean champions.
While working in the construction industry, Rob Warcup was fortunate to take part in a Lean pilot program that emphasized efficiency and competitive excellence. He quickly realized the power of Lean and helped lead his regional team to a $16M savings by applying lean principles. Since then, Rob has completed a PhD where he emphasized Lean construction for his dissertation. He is currently teaching construction management at Utah Valley University and the Lean construction curriculum for the AGC.
*** This is the first LPS® Simulation available to the Chicago CoP – don’t miss this opportunity! ***
COST: $175 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member Space is limited to the ï¬rst 84 applicants – register early! REGISTER HERE. | |
LCI-Chicago Community of Practice The East Tower at the Advocate Christ Medical Center: Transforming a Campus through Integrated Design Collaboration Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Christ Medical Center On-site parking is encouraged. Please plan to use Parking Garage A on Kostner Avenue | |
| Over the last few years, Advocate Health Care has embarked upon a journey of project delivery transformation. A key part in this journey addresses the manner in which AHC designs and delivers capital construction projects through Integrated Lean Project Delivery or ILPD. Opening in January 2016, the East Tower at Advocate Christ Medical Center is the latest demonstration of their integrated lean project process. The East Tower is a 350,000 gross square feet, comprised of Intensive Care Units, Women’s & Infants, New Entry & Lobby, and Food Service; including a new addition for the Medical Center’s Service Dock. By integrating together prior to being awarded the project, the team of CannonDesign, Power Construction, Magnusson Klemencic, & Affiliated Engineers embraced the principles of Lean and committed to an integrated design process to bring Advocate’s vision to life. Hear Al Manshum, VP of Design and Construction, and Scott Nelson, Director of Design & Planning for Advocate Health Care share their thoughts and insights on Advocate Health Care’s journey towards Integrated Lean Project Delivery and the role that the East Tower played in that journey. Then tour the building with members of the Design and Construction Team. ♦♦♦ An informal networking session will follow the program from 6:30-7:30pm West on 95thStreet at Deja Brew Pub & Grill, 5219 West 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 ♦♦♦
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member Space is limited to the ï¬rst 60-applicants to register! REGISTER HERE. | |
LCI-Chicago Community of Practice From the Heart to the Head – Pull Planning Well-Led: The three biggest mistakes made in pull planning and how to avoid them forever! Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP | |
| We will discuss the basics of emotional intelligence, what it is, how it is measured, how it can be improved, and how it can affect lean practice and behavior. We will go over the three biggest mistakes that are made during the pull planning process and how to avoid them. We will demonstrate a method called “Beyond Partnering” that integrates the technical side of lean and the planning process with the human side of developing trust, cooperation, and communication to make the lean practice easier, more accurate, and more effective. Brent Darnell is a mechanical engineer and a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and worked as an engineer in the construction business for 20 years. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, a leading authority on emotional intelligence and a pioneer of its use in the construction and engineering industries. Rich Seiler is the Chief Improvement Officer of Unified Works where he coaches and facilitates lean operational practices with executives, middle management and field teams. As of this writing, he is currently actively coaching multiple teams on well over $1 billion of large project work.
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member REGISTER HERE. | |
LCI-Chicago Community of Practice Achieving Transformational Results Through Collaboration – The Center for Advanced Care at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center On-site parking is discouraged – please plan to use public transportation if at all possible. | |
  Over the last few years, Advocate Healthcare System has embarked upon a journey of transformation. A key part in this journey addresses the manner in which AHC designs and delivers capital construction projects. Opening in April 2015, the Center for Advanced Care at Advocate Illinois Masonic is the latest manifestation of their process. The Center for Advanced Care is a 165,000 gsf ambulatory care building and includes surgery, cancer care and digestive health programs.By working together even before being awarded the project, the team of SmithGroupJJR, Turner Construction, Thornton Thomasetti, & KJWW embraced the Principles of Lean and committed to an integrated process to bring Advocate’s vision to life. Hear Al Manshum, VP Facilities & Construction for Advocate Health Care and Kalman Szucs, Project Manager for Advocate Health Care share their thoughts and insights on AHC’s journey towards Integrated Lean Project Delivery and the role that the CAC played in that journey. Then tour the building the building with members of the Design and Construction Team. Tour guides will include representatives from: SmithGroupJJR (Architect), Thornton Thomasetti (Structural Engineering), KJWW (MEP/FP Engineering), Turner Construction (Construction Manager), Mechanical Inc. (Design Assist Trade Partner), Huen Electric (Design Assist Trade Partner), FE Moran (Design Assist Trade Partner) and Architectural Glassworks (Design Assist Trade Partner).
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member REGISTER HERE. | |
LCI-Chicago CoP Integration of Technology & Pre-Fabricated Manufacturing for Interior Construction Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Hill Mechanical Corp. | |
| Session Attendees will gain firsthand knowledge of production systems, work structuring, prefabrication and modular construction, and supply chain efficiency for the design and manufacture of prefabricated bathrooms and modular walls. The session will cover all aspects of manufacturing of the modular components including: preconstruction and BIM; manufacturing, supply chain, and quality control; and installation. Attendees will view the BIM model and gain understanding that by leveraging today’s technology, the integration of information doesn’t need to just live with the client and architect but can be used to create a visual reference that all sub trades can use and communicates directly to the manufacturing floor for exact fabrication. Tour the manufacturing facility, and see modular bathrooms and walls in varying stages of completion. Metrics associated with schedule and costs savings over a traditional construction approach will also be reviewed. Proposed presenter(s): Donald Flight, Group Vice President, Hill Mechanical
Donald Flight is a Group Vice President of Construction who leads one of three construction teams that primarily focuses on healthcare and higher education clients. Donald also oversees the plumbing division for the company since 2012. Donald began his career with the company in 1986 working during summer breaks in the tool room and loading/unloading delivery trucks. During his four-(4) years of college, Donald worked in the office in an internship performing material take-off for estimates, CAD sheet metal and piping drawings and running heating and cooling loads for design / build projects Anthony Camasta is the General Manager, Construction for The Hill Group. He joined the company in 2006 as a Project Engineer. As a Project Engineer he managed projects such as: Equinix Chicago — CH3, Morningstar at Block 37, Museum of Science and Industry Central Plant and Science Storms Exhibit, Takeda Pharmaceutical Building III, and Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. In 2013, he transitioned to his current role to focus on management and integration of the Fabrication Shops, the newly structured Virtual Construction Group, and modular construction projects. Managing these departments allows for involvement with all preconstruction portions of projects; strengthening communication, bringing consistency, adding efficiency, and improving standardization between these internal operation groups. Larry Arndt is the General Manager of Healthcare and a member of the leadership team for Mortenson Construction in their Chicago office. Larry’s responsibilities include: project acquisition, relationship management, preconstruction, construction and business development activities, healthcare market leadership, profit and loss oversight and group staffing. Larry has a plethora of experience in complex healthcare projects, totaling over $900 million in construction. He has worked with many of the leading Illinois hospital systems to advance their mission and sustain their growth. Larry has also worked on two research teams focusing on Sustainable Design & Construction in Capital Projects and Entrepreneurial Culture within an Organization – Perspective, Obstacles, and Processes. Chris Matus started in the interior custom design construction world back in 1994 growing a start-up company to 15 Million dollars in annual revenue. With Chris coming from that world of client centric design, this knowledge has transferred to DIRTT where he is part of constructing interior spaces using pre-engineered lean practices reaching to current sales of 200 Million. Ron Holtz is a Senior Superintendent with Power Construction in Chicago, Illinois. Most Recently, Ron oversaw the modular fabrication of the Bathroom Pods at the Hill Group Facility for the Advocate Christ Project. This project consisted of the fabrication of 100 modular bathroom PODs in five-(5) different configurations. Ron helped oversee seven-(7) different subcontractor trades, who were also subcontracted on the main project, in the modular fabrication which was completed in under 4 months and ahead of the required jobsite delivery schedule. Ron was responsible for coordination with the on-site concrete subcontractor and delivery/installation of the modular bathrooms on the project. Ron also was the superintendent for the interior finish trades on the Christ Bed Tower project. The Presentation will be held in the Hill Group Shops and broken into 4 separate individual hands on break-out sessions where the participants will get a close up look at the actual production process of modular bathroom Pods being fabricated for the Advocate Good Shepard Project. Additionally, a Modular Interior wall section will be on display and the fabrication process and benefits discussed Break-Out Session #A: Modular Bathroom Preconstruction
Break-Out Session #B: Modular Bathroom Construction
Break- Out Session #C: Modular Bathroom Jobsite Installation
Break- Out Session #D: Modular Interior Wall
COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member REGISTER HERE. | |
LCI-Chicago CoP De-Mystifying the Integrated Form of Agreement Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP | |
| Learn how the Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA) binds the Architect and Contractor together under a single contract with the Owner to support more collaborative and effective project delivery. Presenters will share insight and experience with the IFOA over the last ten years on multiple projects that represent nearly $2 billion of work. Proposed presenter(s): Paul Reiser, The Boldt Company Paul Reiser serves as an Executive Vice President at The Boldt Company with responsibilities that focus on innovative project delivery and construction solutions. He has past experience as the Project Executive on one of the largest integrated projects in the country. Paul has served on the Board of Directors of the Lean Construction Institute and has been instrumental working with LCI in developing the application of Lean principles and processes on projects since 1999. As project manager Ryan Yoho‘s responsibilities begin with the initial project planning and carry through from the startup to completion. He was a key player in one of Boldt’s largest healthcare projects, where his skills were tested and proven in the company’s innovative new methods of project delivery. Ryan’s involvement in the $700 million project was being there to ensure that separate teams on multiple jobs delivered using Boldt’s trademarked, Integrated Lean Project Delivery (ILPD®) method. As General Counsel at Boldt, Randy Haak negotiates construction contracts, handles construction mediation, and manages litigation and arbitration. Randy has extensive experience in the ILPDâ„¢ process and in negotiating ILPDâ„¢ contracts with owners, design professionals and trade partners in the United States and Canada. He has also consulted with the AGC to update the ConsensusDoc 300 Standard Multi-Party Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Agreement. Before joining Boldt he was in private practice focused on Construction Law and served as a mediator of construction claims. Justin Weisberg is a Partner at Arnstein & Lehr LLP’s Chicago office and serves as Chair of the firm’s Construction Law Group. Justin focuses his practice on construction law, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation and represents private, public, local, and international clients in a variety of construction-related transactions and litigation matters. He has been published and has spoken extensively on the subject of construction for a number of legal and industry professional societies and associations. Part 1: Presentation â–ª Project Fundamentals • Integrated Project Delivery Team â–ª Project Leadership/Core Team â–ª Trade Partners & Consultants â–ª Preconstruction Collaboration & Integration â–ª Project Planning & Scheduling â–ª Owner Provided information â–ª Target Value Design â–ª Development of Design â–ª Value Engineering & Constructability â–ª Integrated Financial Management â–ª Construction Delivery & Execution â–ª Special Considerations Part 2: Question & Answer COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member or guest REGISTER HERE. | |
LCI-Chicago CoP Maximizing Client Value through Project Collaboration: Best Practices and Lessons Learned Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014 Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP | |
| Palos Community Hospital, located south of Chicago in Palos Heights, IL, recently embarked on a massive expansion of a 400,000 SF, seven-story tower that modernized the decades-old facility to make life easier for staff and patients. Currently under construction, the second phase of the project will include conversion of semi-private rooms to private rooms, which is expected to be done by 2016. The hospital will end up with 433 patient beds. The project team will provide a dynamic, in-depth discussion based on best practices and insights learned from this massive healthcare project. They will explore the benefits and challenges and identify different ways the team found continuous process improvements. Learn “why” and discuss “how” the team chose to utilize Lean tools. Illustrations of activities, photos and BIM examples will be showcased, coupled with insights into how the team overcame challenges they encountered along the way. Panel members include: John Scarano — Palos Community Hospital — Owner Bill Rudd — MCA — Architect Pete Todd — Boldt Consulting — Owner’s Rep Speaker: Mark Akers – For 20 years, Mark has been putting his construction expertise to work for clients across the Midwest, specializing in the construction of healthcare, laboratory and medical office projects. Mark has been with Pepper Construction since 1996, and is currently leading the collaborative team at Palos Community Hospital as they modernize the campus to serve future generations. In addition to leading the construction process, Mark adds his years of knowledge to the preconstruction process, maximizing value at every opportunity. Some of Mark’s other notable projects include: Loyola University Medical Center Hospital Expansion and The Bellevue Hospital replacement in Bellevue, Ohio. Mark earned his bachelor’s of science degree in Building Construction and Contracting from Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. PROGRAM: 3:00 — 3:15 Registration COST: $75 = LCI / AGC / AIA / COAA Member or guest REGISTER HERE. | |
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