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Welcome to the homepage of the Los Angeles / Orange County Community of Practice. Our effort is focused on educating, training, and advancing Lean knowledge for the engineering, designing and construction of projects within southern California. We stress the importance of collaboration and integrated project delivery (with or without a contractual obligation) as well as fostering trust on project sites or within an office environment.
We host several events annually and actively search for joint event opportunities at which we can reach more members of the design and construction community. Over the past couple of years, we have averaged around 50 attendees at our events which creates an energetic and engaging learning environment. At the beginning of each event, we routinely encourage all attendees to ask questions and share their knowledge regardless of whether competitors may be in the room. All of us want to improve. . . all of us want to learn. . . all of us want to advance the industry.
Our diverse group of dedicated Core Group members include:
We look forward to seeing you soon! Should you have any questions about our group, please feel to reach out to Julie Davis at julied@dpr.com or Tom McCready at tom.mccready@bnbuilders.com.
Mark your calendars!
Following are the 2019 events to be offered by the LA / Orange County Community of Practice. Please check the event calendar and watch your email for the invites! We look forward to seeing you!
10/NA – No Events – Attend LCI Congress in Fort Worth, Texas!
Note – local event Save the Date details coming soon!
Lean is more than tools and techniques—you’ll know it’s been successfully implemented within your company when your best learners become your best leaders.
In this webinar, find out how everyone in your organization can become a leader in Lean, and how implementing a Lean culture throughout the entire organization is key to bringing your company to the next level of productivity and possibilities.
Join us for this invaluable presentation from Cory Hackler, Lean Manager at DPR Construction, a national general contracting company specializing in complex, sustainable projects, and has been using Lean principles in its projects for nearly two decades.
You’ll hear how to define and apply Lean leadership principles at your company, success stories from DPR’s groundbreaking Lean Leadership program, and strategies for cultivating a continuous culture of Lean throughout your organization.
From your field to accounting teams, Lean learners and enthusiasts of all levels will benefit from this webinar.
You’ll hear:
– Success stories on implementing Lean culture
– How to practically apply Lean leadership knowledge to your business
– How to learn from your strategic partners to drive towards a common goal
– Strategies for teams to collect feedback and build continuous lean training and a culture of Lean
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.
Takt planning has come into its own in the last few years. Companies including BMW, Sutter Health and Others have reported very positive results of implementing Takt planning. This webinar will introduce you to the basics of Takt Time production planning for construction.
Takt planning has been used in Manufacturing and is very straight-forward when used on a standard manufacturing with a fixed assembly line. While construction has a very different work flow, many of the same concepts apply to construction.
The value of Takt planning has been realized in combination with other Lean tools like the Last Planner System(R) and Lean Principles. Takt production planning is especially effective for project with repetitive spaces. Takt is German word (Taktzeit Cycle) for establishing the “beat” or rhythm of a process. In construction, various installation speeds disrupt flow and create waste. Creating a Takt plan and managing production plans that are location based is the central premise of Takt planning. Takt planning is used to synchronize the sequences and therefor the trade partners flow of work and to level the work and create a production plan and consistent rhythm of work, materials and information associate with conditions at specific locations.
Lean design and construction methods have emerged as one of the most significant developments to improve value, efficiency, and relationships in the design and construction industry. Design and construction contracts provide both a potential obstacle and opportunity to incorporating Lean tools and developing a Lean culture for your next construction project. Learn how you can use the ConsensusDocs 305 Lean Addendum to facilitate a Lean project without an integrated project delivery (IPD) contract. Getting your contracts right to encourage Lean is difficult. Now there is an industry contract standard form to help.
Learning Objectives
Presenters:
Joseph Cleves, Partner – Taft Law
Joel Darrington, Contracting Counsel – DPR Construction
Brian Perlberg, Executive Director, Senior Counsel – ConsensusDocs
Tom Richert, Principal – Lean Project Consulting, Inc.
“All of the big mistakes happen on the first day.” – BIG BIM little bim, Finith E. Jernigan AIA
There are five essentials owners often overlook when standing up a project team. This webinar will challenge common day one assumptions. It will take owners beyond good intentions and fuzzy team building to address deep rooted attitudes and habits that drive supply chain self-serving and adversarial behavior. We will provide also provide you four criteria to evaluate individuals and determine up front if you have a high performing individual, or not. As a bonus you will receive a PDF of a comprehensive checklist for launching a high performing team.
LCI Los Angeles/Orange County Community of Practice
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How to Build a Lean Culture From the Ground Up for Specialty Trade Contractors
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Champions of Change:
Lean Community at Kaiser Permanente
We have two great presentations lined up for one evening:
How to Build a Lean Culture from the Ground Up for Specialty Trade Contractors
Greg Stedmanand Rob Walter of KHS&S provide an actionable template to build a Lean field program for supervision and crew members. Specific examples of how to train, support and sustain a Lean culture in a trade contractors work through the Weekly Work Plan process will be shared along with lessons learned that have refined our implementation and continuous support processes.
Champions of Change: Lean Community at Kaiser Permanente
Raymond Lota of Kaiser Permanente will lead you through his personal Lean journey as a General Contractor at the Universal Health Services Henderson Hospital, delivered as a pure Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) with high Lean intensity, and later as an Owner at Kaiser Permanente. He will leave you with tips on how to start or sustain the Lean culture and use of tools on your projects or organization.
Speakers:
Greg Stedman joined the Carpenters union in 1977 and has worked in commercial construction throughout his career. Greg started at KHS&S in 2001 as General Superintendent and served as Operations Manager and Regional VP of the Anaheim office. The last 8 years, Greg spearheaded KHS&S’ Lean development as Director, Lean. Greg`s 42 years in construction and knowledge of field and office made it a perfect fit. Greg also served on LCI’s Education Committee and Executive Board.
Rob Walter has over 25 years of varied experiences in both design and construction roles from early days of AutoCAD adoption in architectural firms, through every major engineering discipline, construction administration, construction project management, estimating & design-build management. Provides vision, guidance and oversight for corporate-wide Design-Assist efforts, Lean, BIM and IPD.
Raymond Lota is the Director of Construction Management at Kaiser Permanente. He is responsible for providing construction oversight and support to all major projects with externally sourced general contractors in Southern California. He has been successful in developing the Lean culture on all major projects for KP in Southern California. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California and has over 20 years of both architectural design and general contracting
Registration Rates
Heavy appetizers will be served
LCI LA/Orange County Community of Practice
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LCI Education Course:
Introduction to Last Planner®™ System
Unpredictable workflows correlate with an increase to construction costs and schedules. In response to 1990s research revealing 54 percent of construction project commitments were completed on time, LCI developed the Last Planner®™ System (LPS®) with five levels designed to help project teams maintain reliable workflow while maximizing efficiency and safety. Now, you can complete LCI’s Introduction to Last Planner®™ System to learn how it improves communication, trust and transparency across all stakeholders. Engage in group discussions and see for yourself how variations in flow impact the entire project with the Parade of Trades simulation embedded in this 4-hour LCI education course.
Speakers
David MacKay – Milestone Lean Consulting LLC – David MacKay helps design and construction teams and organizations use Lean thinking and tools to get better results. He has 29 years of experience working on a wide range of projects large and small, primarily in planning and scheduling. He has trained, facilitated and coached many teams around the US and Canada to successfully implement The Last Planner System®on their project, including several projects currently in progress in Southern California.
Registration Rates:
Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $50.00
Student Rate: $20.00 (Limit 5)
This event is sponsored by:
This course is AIA/CES registered for 4 LU credits
Refreshments will be served
Parking is free. Turner Event Parking (please print and bring with you)
LCI Los Angeles and Orange County Community of Practice
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Interactive A-3 Root Cause Problem Solving
Learn how to actually use a root cause problem solving methodology along with an interactive A-3 simulation that can be applied to both large and small scoped problems.
Speaker
Michael Villar – KHS&S – Michael Villar is currently the Process Improvement Manager at KHS&S. He is primarily responsible for course curriculum, training, and certifying KHS&S field and office employees on their Lean journey. Michael is the current chair of the LCI Education committee, he is a LA/OC CoP board member, and he is on the LCI Congress 2019 planning committee. He is a LSS master Black Belt and a retired Marine officer.
Registration: Flat Rate: $10.00 Student Rate: FreeLight snacks and non-alcoholic drinks provided
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
Skanska will be providing coffee and breakfast treats!
Parking – THERE IS NO PARKING ON SITE. There is a parking lot adjacent to the site, with a 3-minute walk to the project office. Directions: Take the I-105 Glen Anderson Freeway, west to the end. Continue West on Imperial Highway. Turn right on Pershing Drive. Veer right onto World Way West in 1/2 mile. The parking lot entrance is on the right another 1/2 mile further. Refer to the map for parking location and directions to walk to the job site.
180131 Delta Jobsite Parking and Logistics Map
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The Temecula Valley Expansion was delivered one month ahead of schedule, and $2Million under budget. The team balanced tools and culture to deliver these results. Speakers from HGA and DPR will address:
– Design and Construction industry performance
– Lean tools to increase reliability
– A system for organizing an integrated team, and
– The importance of culture in a high-performing team.
This is a two hour event, with a 40-minute presentation and 20 minutes of Q&A.
AIA attendees can sign in at the event for HSW credits.
Speakers:
Stan Chiu, Vice President – HGA- Stan is a principal with more than 25 years’ experience in healthcare and higher education. He is a leader in Lean Design and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and has helped develop such core Lean IPD tools as Target Value Design and Set Based Design. Stan has lectured at national conferences and authored numerous articles on architecture, healthcare delivery, and Lean Design. His volunteer work includes serving on professional, educational and healthcare boards.
Anthony Munoz – DPR Construction – Anthony is a Healthcare Project Manager and Lean Leader with DPR Construction. With over 13 years’ experience, Anthony has spent the last seven years on Collaborative Project Delivery projects including IPD, design-assist, and design-build. As a frequent attendant and occasional presenter at LCI events, Anthony is excited to share his experiences and hear of others’ strides to growing the Lean community and improving together.
Registration:Parking is available on the street, or take the Metro-HGA’s office is five blocks from the 17th Street Station in Santa Monica
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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 light breakfast refreshments will be offered
Free surface lot parking is available
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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.
Assorted breakfast pastries and beverages will be provided.
Parking is accessible from Fountain Avenue. Drive east from Vermont Avenue and turn into the FIRST driveway on the left. Go up the ramp and make the first right. Proceed straight to the parking kiosk and take a ticket to park in the parking garage.
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Program Managers:
Representing ISPE: Andrew Applebury, Sr. Process Engineer, Atara Biotherapeutics
Representing LCI: Julie Davis, LEED AP, DPR Construction and LCI LA/OC CoP Core Team Leader
Schedule:
Speakers:
Registration Rates:
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Program Managers:
Representing ISPE: Andrew Applebury, Sr. Process Engineer, Atara Biotherapeutics
Representing LCI: Julie Davis, LEED AP, DPR Construction and LCI LA/OC CoP Core Team Leader
Schedule:
Speakers:
Registration Rates:
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Workshop Learning Objectives:
• Participants will understand fundamental concepts of Lean design and construction including identification of waste, definition of value and importance of reliable and predictable flow on project outcomes.
• Participants will be able to apply Lean Principles to distinguish between Lean and non-Lean practices and business solutions, with an understanding that the more lean our production methods become, the more our resources can focus on value realization for all stakeholders.
• Participants will understand how Lean reinforces Design-Build done right through examples of Lean practices and tools that align with the objectives of Design-Build done right.
• Participants will learn about four current research areas that constitute the next frontiers of Lean Construction Practice.
Speaker
Victor Ortiz, MA, Psychology, President – Ortiz Consulting – Vic has more than 35 years of experience as a trainer, coach and consultant working to implement organization development, Lean operations improvement and business process re-engineering. Most of Vic’s work in the last 20 years has been focused on the development and implementation of Lean Construction applications in a broad range of industrial, process, commercial, and academic project settings. Vic is a member of the Core Team for the LCI N. Cal. Community of Practice.
Registration Rates
LCI/DBIA Member Rate: $80.00
Non-Member Rate: $100.00
Owner Rate: $20.00
Student Rate: $10.00
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The Simple Framework model was created to explain why integrating project delivery is the best strategy for consistently delivering high performing buildings. Attendees will walk with Dean along the path to answer the questions owners, designers and contractors face on every project.
RECOMMENDED READING: Please click here for the DPR Guide to the Book: Integrating Project Delivery.
Speaker:
Dean Reed – DPR – Dean is a long-time advocate, organizer and educator for Lean and Integrated Project Delivery at DPR Construction and throughout our
industry. He is co-author of the book Integrating Project Delivery, along with Martin Fischer, Howard Ashcraft and Atul Khanzode.
$65.00 (Non-Member)
A buffet-style of light foods and beverages will be providedParking – Luminaria’s is located conveniently adjacent to the 10/710 interchange. Ample free surface parking is available
LCI Los Angeles and Orange County 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.
PARKING: Free parking available in the building parking lot
Assorted breakfast pastries and beverages will be provided.
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour 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.
Light food is included. Entry also includes 2 drink tickets, with a cash bar after that. Taps has a full bar, including their own award-winning micro-brewed beers.
Registration:
Free to the First 20 to Register, $20 to everyone after (or at the Door)
Event is co-hosted by
Southland Industries, BN Builders and DPR Construction
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Michael Villar of KHS&S will share his and KHS&S’ project experiences, where creating a Lean culture is of paramount importance for the team and project success. From the field up, and the top down, KHS&S is a full partner in their projects, where servant leadership, mentoring, training, and coaching are all necessary for success.
SPEAKER:
Michael Villar – KHS&S – Michael retired as a US Marine helicopter pilot after a 20-year career. He is a lean six sigma master black belt who served as a Lean practitioner while in the USMC and with both Oakley Inc. and Con-Way freight before he joined KHS&S. Michael has developed KHS&S’ current Lean certification and waste walk programs. He coaches, trains, and mentors all field and support personnel at KHS&S, He is an LCI-approved instructor.
Agenda:
– 4:30: Networking & Appetizers
– 5:15: Intros and LCI News
– 5:30: Lean Thinking Discussion
– 5:50: Main Presentation
– 6:30: Q&A, Key Takeaways, Plus/Delta
– 7:00: Late Finish / Head Home
Ample free parking available
Directions: Long Beach Fwy (I-710) to Firestone Blvd; east for 1 mile to Old River School Road; left (north) 1/2 mile to club.
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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: Please buzz up when you arrive and we will let you know what available spaces we have in our garage. There should be plenty of street parking at that time as well.
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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: Available in the DeLacey Avenue Parking Structure (behind / south of DPR’s building. Entry is on DeLacey, between Colorado Blvd and Green Street. Parking Validation is available. Some street parking is available this early in the morning, but please check the signs regarding when the meters become active.
DPR’s office is in the building at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and DeLacey Avenue. Enter through the front door, up the escalators to the 3rd floor.
Recommended Reading – Lean Coffee Instructions
Refreshments: A limited selection of breakfast pastries, coffee and assorted beverages will be provided.
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Simple Lean processes, tools and collaboration can improve and expedite the planning, kickoff and design process, resulting in reduced waste, time and money saved and more value for the client. This presentation will address that Lean processes and tools can be adapted to all phases of the project from concept to closeout. This session will also highlight for attendees that Lean tools can be used to better understand client and stakeholder value and collaboratively define scope and schedule. It also shows the benefit of employing The Last Planner System® in the design process. The presentation explains the benefits of collaborative team planning: more realistic scopes, schedules & budgets designed to meet client and stakeholder needs, as well as allow for innovations and reduced risk.
Buffet dinner and beverages will be provided
Onsite parking is free.
Lean Construction Institute Los Angeles / Orange County Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: DPR Construction
88 W. Colorado Boulevard
3rd Floor
Pasadena, CA 91105
Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Registration is required and free of charge
Lean Construction Institute Los Angeles / Orange County Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Haley & Aldrich, Inc.
3187 Red Hill Avenue
Suite 155
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Lean Coffee Facilitator: William F. Kay, Jr., PhD, PE, Principal Consultant | Lean Consulting Services, Lean Black Belt, Haley & Aldrich, Inc.
Attendance is free of charge – registration required.
Lean Construction Institute Los Angeles / Orange County Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Bernard’s Project Office at the Millennium Biltmore
500 South Grand Avenue
Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA 90071
**Attendees must check-in with security
Attendance is free of charge – registration required.
Coffee and breakfast snacks will be served
Parking:
LCI Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
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Joint Meeting with ISPE
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Modular construction and various hybrids of this approach have become a serious option for the biopharma industry to address schedule demands and reproducibility. The presentation and following Q&A will give the audience an opportunity to explore the advantages and challenges of modular construction.
Registration Rate:
Member/Non-Member: $65
Student/Faculty: $25
REGISTER HERE
Lean Construction Institute Los Angeles / Orange County Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Haley & Aldrich
3187 Red Hill Avenue
#155
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Please come and take part of our Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.
Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
LCI Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
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The Business Case for Lean in Design-Build
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Traditionally we have relied on anecdotal evidence to suggest how Lean project teams typically deliver better project outcomes. Empirical evidence now shows that projects with high Lean intensity are three times more likely to complete ahead of schedule and two times more likely to complete under budget. How and why Lean and IPD projects are excelling were explored through two separate Lean Construction Institute research efforts conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics and University of Minnesota.
Join us to find out why owners, architects, engineers, and constructors are forging ahead with Lean. Attendees will learn how to use this compelling information as a call to action, and a way to change the project mindset for the better. They will leave the event with an understanding of how to get started, and the best way to tell the story.
John Pemberton is former Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing for Intel Corporation. Most recently, he was the General Manager of Intel’s Global Construction Group where he oversaw domestic and international projects. John also was a factory and plant manager for many years, where he was responsible for the technology transfer and ramp of all of Intel’s new products. During his last three years with Intel Mr. Pemberton served 3 years as a national board member for the Lean Construction Institute representing the voice of corporations concerned about the current state of the construction industry. Since his recent retirement after 34 years with Intel, he is now a sought out champion and mentor for Lean and collaborative delivery approaches.
Bevan Mace, Ph.D., a National Vice President for Operations & Lean at Balfour Beatty Construction, is dedicated to maximizing value for customers by nurturing lean, innovation and knowledge sharing across the company’s North American operations. For over 15 years and with a background in operations, Bevan has led or coached teams in translating lean philosophy into practical tactics – turning over $5 billion of concepts into reality – and is a regular speaker at industry conferences.
Registration Rate:
For more information, CLICK HERE
LCI Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
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3, 2, 1 Scrum – A hands-on workshop to get onto doing twice the work in half the time.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Orange, CA 92868
Additional Reading: Scrum PDF
This Scrum for individuals workshop is a highly interactive hands-on use of stickies and markers – the preferred tools of lean practitioners world-wide. This conversational workshop uses Scrum to teach Scrum. Exponential individual productivity improvements await. Scrum harnesses the power of individual creativity. The method often more than doubles productivity. The topics are geared to individuals that are brand new to Scrum and for those looking to boost their velocity.
Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum, is a true pioneer advancing lean thinking across multiple industries. The Scrum method borrows from the best of martial arts, judicial decision-making, advanced aerial combat, robotics, and many other disciplines. Scrum has been used to prove what others considered unachievable – inventing a trailblazing technology, devising a new system of education, pioneering a way to feed the hungry, or building a foundation for your family to thrive.
Attendees will be using Scrum immediately before the workshop ends to boost tomorrow’s productivity and individual creativity with a lightweight continuous improvement method.
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez serves as McCarthy Building Companies’ first Corporate Lean Manager. In this role, Engineer-Manriquez is responsible for overseeing McCarthy’s comprehensive Lean program for the family of McCarthy companies including McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., MC Industrial, Inc. and Castle Contracting, LLC. He is based in McCarthy’s Southern California regional headquarters in Newport Beach, Calif.
With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Engineer-Manriquez joined McCarthy in 2008 as an assistant project manager. Since then he has helped deliver a variety of projects in the healthcare, education, and entertainment markets. In 2014, he was promoted to project manager and has over 7 years of direct experience implementing Lean on a variety of construction projects. He became a Certified ScrumMaster under the direct tutelage of Jeff Sutherland and has been practicing Scrum for over 3 years.
Engineer-Manriquez currently chairs McCarthy’s National Lean Committee, comprised of Lean practitioners, designers and quality professionals across the company. He is a committed Lean practitioner and an active member of the Lean Construction Institute. Felipe is a LEED AP BD+C United States Green Building Council professional. He is a Project Management Professional, certified by the Project Management Institute. Engineer-Manriquez holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Registration Rates:
LCI Members Registration: $45
LCI Non-Members Registration: $65
Student/Faculty: FREE
Buffet dinner and beverages will be provided. Parking is free.
LCI Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
presents
Integrated Project Delivery: What Owners are Looking for from Designers & Constructors
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Owners are increasingly adopting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Lean Construction as strategic initiatives to deliver their projects. Five SoCal owners discuss their own Lean progress and future plans for IPD advancement. Having acknowledged that for their projects to be successful they will share what they are looking for in strategic partners. Current and potential partners will gain a better understanding of the growing trend among owners towards Lean/IPD which in turn should help their firms align and improve how they deliver projects.
Eric Ahlstrom is Lean Leader & Senior Manager Engineering Projects at Amgen, one of the world’s largest biotech companies. During his tenure with Amgen he has delivered projects throughout the Americas and Asia. He currently leads implementation of Lean Construction with several projects currently underway and several more planned. Prior to his career in project management, Eric led Lean transformation in manufacturing. Mr. Ahlstrom has a degree in Industrial Engineering and a MBA.
Jim Hoffman is the Chief of Construction Management of the California State University (CSU). In this position, he oversees construction management on all CSU campuses and is responsible for system-wide construction management policies and procedures. Jim has 35 years of experience in the construction industry, including his service as President of Hoffman Associates Inc. He holds a Degree in Architecture from CSU, San Luis Obispo.
Van Thompson currently administers over $700 Million dollars in design and construction contracts at LAX. His projects range from complex terminal modernizations to vertical transportation cores that will make connections to the future people mover. He is also responsible for the oversight of over $2 Billion in tenant run terminal improvement programs. His contracts include one of the largest design build, CMAR hybrid agreements ever awarded by the City of Los Angeles. His teams also use many other interesting alternate delivery methods and Lean/IPD tools.
Registration Rates:
Please contact LCI Administration Manager, Julia Shellhouse, at (703) 387-3038 or jshellhouse@leanconstruction.org, for a discounted group of 5 registration rate:
Buffet dinner and beverages will be provided. Parking is free.
LCI Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
presents
Rebuilding Trust & Collaboration – Lessons Learned of a Project’s Community of Practice
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
The team on UHS Corona acknowledged a major breakdown in the delivery of its ILPD. Reliability was down. Trust had eroded and the overall attitude was not positive. The team began to disengage from the project and fell away from their Conditions of Satisfaction. However, the motivation was they didn’t want to fail their customer or their team as a result of a poor culture. The Big Idea came when they committed to developing a jobsite Community of Practice (CoP) in the effort to implement learning, training, and development of a Lean team.
Jeremiah Sugarman is a Project Manager at HMC Architects. He is a registered Architect with a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development and over 15 years of experience with Commercial, Healthcare and Education projects. His Lean Journey began 5 years ago on the ILPD-delivered UHS Temecula Valley Hospital Project.
Nick Krey is a Project Engineer with Southland Industries. He graduated from Cal State Chico in 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management. He is currently finishing an OSPHD Emergency Department Expansion in Southern California.
John Cleary is a Senior Project Engineer at DPR. He has a Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and over 4 years of experience as a project engineer with Healthcare, Public Works, and Higher Education. His Lean Journey began 4 years ago, with his first project out of college being San Mateo Mills Urgent Care (IFOA /IPD delivery)
Registration Rates:
Please contact LCI Administration Manager, Julia Shellhouse, at (703) 387-3038 or jshellhouse@leanconstruction.org, for a discounted group of 5 registration rate:
Buffet dinner and beverages will be provided. Parking is free.
LCI Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
presents
Small Tools – A Lean Look at Day to Day Problems
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Teams across Southern California are taking Lean concepts beyond the traditional job site applications and exploring new avenues for reducing waste. This presentation will showcase Lean principles in ways with which the audience is less familiar.
Clark Construction will showcase Lean utilization within marketing for their West Coast operations. Suffolk will demonstrate how Lean thinking can be used to speed up learning of young superintendents, and Boulder Associates will share how Lean methodologies can be used to seek out complicated processes and find ways to simplify them by introducing elements of built-in quality and mistake proofing.
Attendees will see three different out of the box applications of Lean concepts that will encourage them to explore Lean in different aspects of their work.
Diane Anglin is Clark’s regional Director of Marketing and has been entrenched in Lean principles during multiple project pursuits and presentations for Disney and other clients for the past three years. She recently completed the SDSU Lean Certification course.
Mona Kharouba is an assistant superintendent at Suffolk Construction. After completing several hospital TI’s, and a round in estimating, she now provides oversight at the Atmosphere Affordable Housing complex in San Diego.
Romano Nickerson is a lean champion at Boulder Associates with a focus on large scale project delivery and improvement. He is a six-time speaker at LCI Congress, four-time speaker at LCI Lean in Design Forum, two-time session leader at LCI Lean in Design Forum. He is accompanied by his colleague Hongseok Cha for a live demonstration.
Registration Rates:
LCI Members Registration: $45
LCI Non-Members Registration: $65
LCI Members Late Registration: $85
LCI Non-Members Late Registration: $105
Student/Faculty: FREE
Sponsorships: $500
Regular Registration/Refund Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2016. Late Registration Rates begin October 15, 2016. No refunds after October 14, 2016 ** Group of 5 rate available during regular registration only. ** No registrations accepted after October 18, 2016.
Buffet dinner and beverages will be provided. Parking is free.
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