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.

LCI Minnesota 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.

Registration is free – Please Register

Coffee and rolls will be provided

Guest parking may be accessed through the masonry archway off of Marshall Street. Off street parking is available as well, should the guest lot be full

Enter the lobby from the guest lot and head to Level 5 Waite Park Conference Room

LCI Minnesota Community of Practice

presents

Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) as a Risk Management Tool in the Construction Industry

Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a powerful tool used to identify the risk of what could go wrong in a product, process, project or design. We will examine the use of the FMEA tool in managing risk associated with construction industry projects.
We will cover an introduction to the basics of the FMEA for those who are not familiar with the tool. The presentation will then focus on a more in depth explanation of customization of the rating scales and application of continuous improvement methodologies to the prioritized risk rankings of the FMEA output. Participants will apply their learnings in a hands on FMEA simulation.

11:30-12:30 Lunch provided and networking
12:30-4:00 Workshop
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Speaker:

Karen Tucker – Karen Tucker is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt who specializes in six sigma internal consulting, quality process improvements, FMEA application and risk mitigation techniques. She is the Director, Lean and Process Improvement for Kraus-Anderson Construction. Karen holds ASQ certifications as a six sigma black belt, quality engineer, quality auditor and quality manager.

Lunch Provided with networking from 11:30-12:30

PARKING – We have limited capacity in the parking ramp, but we can allow guests in our ramp free of charge until it is full. After that there are other ramps or street parking within a 1-2 block radius available.

Parking at the Kraus-Anderson office is complimentary. Our underground parking ramp entrance is located on 8th Street in between Kraus-Anderson’s Office and the HQ Apartment Building. There is a Public Parking Sign that indicates ramp is full, but rest assured, we have a spot for you.

When you arrive at the parking driveway, slowly approach the doorway which will open automatically. Proceed through the automatic doors and take an immediate right (do not proceed straight down the slope). Once you turn right, pull a ticket at the kiosk to enter the garage.

Park in the stalls marked “Reserved for KA Guest” which are located near the red elevator bank. Once parked, proceed to the red KA elevator bank (do not use the Public elevator bank).

Use the call box outside the elevator vestibule to inform the front desk you have arrived and they will “buzz” you into the vestibule. Take the elevator to the 1st floor. When you exit the elevator take a left and check in with the Receptionist. We have a digital guest system which will allow you to check in from an iPad at our front desk. Please indicate that you are here to see (Karen Tucker, LCI EVENT AT KAU), who will get a notification that you’ve arrived.

Be sure to obtain a validation voucher from the reception desk to use upon exit. **If you do not obtain a validated voucher, you will be required to pay upon exiting the ramp.

CONTACT – Should you have questions regarding parking or logistics, contact the main office front desk at 612-332-7281.

LCI Minnesota 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.

Registration is free – Please Register

Coffee and rolls will be provided

Guest parking may be accessed through the masonry archway off of Marshall Street. Off street parking is available as well, should the guest lot be full

Enter the lobby from the guest lot and head to Level 5 Waite Park Conference Room

LCI Minnesota Community of Practice

presents

Introduction to P4 Planning led by Perry Thompson and Nick Loughrin

P4 will get your teams aligned to a weekly plan and better prepare them to reliably commit to and complete their planned work each week. P4 better prepares teams to effectively participate and contribute to the General Contractor’s project phase pull planning session. This session will teach you all about each step in the P4 process for preparing to pull plan:

• Process Map – Design through installation complete
• Pace – Visualize work zones takt and flow drawing
• Prepare – Think about the steps and map it out
• Perform – List the conditions of 100% satisfaction

Nick and Perry worked together on the Akron Children’s Hospital project from 2013 thru 2015. The project used Lean construction concepts and the Last Planner® System. The results were the project completed two months ahead of schedule and $60 million under budget. Nick and Perry have been good friends ever since, continuing to collaborate and grow on their Lean journey throughout the years. Nick was Perry’s Lean coach and mentor on Akron Children’s project. Perry says he will forever be grateful for all the learning he received under Nick’s humble tutelage on this project.
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Speakers:

Nick Loughrin – The Boldt Company – Nick believes accountability, collaboration and innovation is the foundation for a successful project. In his Director of Project Development role, he is leading Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin on the $265M Milwaukee Campus Improvements Project. This is the first Integrated Lean Project Delivery project on this campus. Nick has spent over 23 years in the construction industry. He is a member of the Lean Construction Institute and is a board member for the Bryon Reisch Paralysis Foundation.

Perry Thompson – Parsons Electric LLC– Perry has been coaching & working to develop lean leaders throughout the company from senior managers, middle managers, project managers, to field leaders. He’s developing a construction leadership black belt program to achieve the corporate goal of becoming a “Lean Ready” subcontractor by developing lean leader’s companywide over the next three years. Parsons currently has one Black Belt (Perry Thompson), 12 Green Belts, and over 200 Yellow Belts awarded through the Lean Leadership Institute.

Drinks and light refreshments will be provided

LCI Minnesota 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.

Registration is free – Please Register

Coffee and rolls will be provided

 Access guest parking through archway off of Marshall Street.
Additional street parking is available should the guest lot be full.

LCI Minnesota Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge

Coffee and rolls will be provided

Parking Information: Drive through the brick archway off of Marshall Street to access guest parking lot. Street parking is also available.Once inside the office, ask for directions to the WAITE PARK conference room.

LCI Minnesota Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge

Coffee and light snacks will be provided

Parking Information: Drive through the brick archway off of Marshall Street to access guest parking lot. Street parking is also available.Once inside the office, ask for directions to the WAITE PARK conference room.

LCI Minnesota Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge

Coffee and light snacks will be provided

Parking Information: Drive through the brick archway off of Marshall Street to access guest parking lot. Street parking is also available.Once inside the office, ask for directions to the WAITE PARK conference room.

LCI Upper Midwest 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.

SPEAKER:

Klaus Lemke – Lean Project – Klaus Lemke is the author of the book “Better Building – Lean Practice for the Project-Driven Organization” and a thought leader in the building industry. He is a managing principal at LeanProject, a consulting company for those who want to advance their organizations through continuous improvement and respect for people.

Attendance is free of charge

Coffee and light snacks will be provided

Parking Information: Access visitor parking by driving through the masonry archway off of Marshall Street NE or use street parking. Alternatively, if visitor parking is full, street parking is available. Once inside the office, ask for directions to the WAITE PARK conference room.

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice

presents

Intro to Lean in Design – Construction Phase

Sometimes the choices we make as Designers can impact outcomes on our projects in ways we never intended! If we would have known, we may have made a different choice.

Join us as we explore an introductory look at the basics of Lean and the Designer’s role in Lean Construction during the construction phase of a project. There will be a mix of presentations, a sprinkling of theory, hands-on simulation, and group discussions. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in a “Lean” simulation before, this is a great opportunity to try one!

Objectives:
1. Become familiar with the basics of Lean Principles and Lean vocabulary
2. Get a view into the current practices of Lean on projects in our market
3. Develop a basic understanding of flow and variation – including impacts of variation and methods for reducing variation
4. Hear ideas to improve workflow during construction phase.
5. Identify some next steps in your Lean learning path.
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SPEAKER:

Terri Erickson, PE SE MEM – Kata Consulting – Terri is the managing principal of Kata Consulting, a firm that is dedicated to improving the delivery process of construction projects and the teams who deliver them using Lean and continuous improvement thinking. Terri brings 25 years of experience in the industry working as a structural engineering manager, quality manager, and design engineer. She has been implementing Lean initiatives and management strategies for over 8 years, and is an active member of LCI and the Upper Midwest CoP.

Snacks and Drinks will be provided

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge

Coffee, light snacks will be provided

Parking Information: Access visitor parking by driving through the masonry archway off of Marshall Street NE or use street parking. Alternatively, if visitor parking is full, street parking is available. Once inside the office, ask for directions to the WAITE PARK conference room.

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice

presents

A Lean Coffee

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge

Coffee, light snacks will be provided

Parking Information: Access visitor parking by driving through the masonry archway off of Marshall Street NE or use street parking. Once inside the office, ask for directions to the WAITE PARK Conference room

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice

presents

Upper Midwest IPD Forum

Is this event for you?

Research conducted by the LCI shows that projects delivered using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) are significantly more likely to perform better than average. So why is IPD not more widely used in the Upper Midwest? This forum will address this question through four industry experts sharing their experience with IPD. There will also be opportunity for small group discussion to identify barriers that prevent IPD from happening and opportunities to overcome these barriers.

Key Learning Objectives

• What is Integrated Project Delivery?

  • How does IPD interrelate with LEAN?

  • How can IPD work for your project?

Presenters

Renée Cheng, FAIA, DPACSA, is a nationally renowned Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of innesota.  Cheng has pioneered research surrounding the intersection of design and emerging technologies including work on industry adoption of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean. She served as the inaugural Chair of the Lean Construction Institute Research Committee and current serves on the LCI Board of Directors.

Eric Ubersax – Devenney Group, Architect – Eric has been involved with IPD projects and Lean delivery of healthcare projects for the past 10 years.  He worked on some of the first IFOA projects for Sutter Health in California, and was the ILPD design lead on the first integrated project in Canada.  Eric has experienced IPD at its best, but has learned from the pitfalls in the process.  He is the lean Champion for Devenney Group, a 100% healthcare focused architectural design firm.

Mark Kalar – Cunningham Group, Attorney – is Chief Corporate Counsel at Cuningham Group Architecture. After earning an M.Arch. degree from the University of Minnesota, he practiced architecture for 17 years before earning a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. He has researched and published articles related to alternative and emerging delivery types such as IPD and P3.

Lane Schoening and Bill Scherling – Stahl Construction – have a combined 45+ years in pre-construction and constructions services for a variety of clients across multiple market sectors. Lane and Bill share a military background, leading complex and challenging construction and engineering projects worldwide. Currently, Lane works as the Director of Field Operations, where Bill works as the Director of Project Management. As a team, they bring a unique perspective from both the office and field sides of a construction project. They’re currently working on one of the first IPD projects in the Midwest – highly-sustainable, transit-oriented, mixed-use development with PLACE, a non-profit developer.

Registration is Free (Please Register)

LCI Upper Midwest 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.

LCI Upper Midwest 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.

Join us for another successful 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.

Attendance is free!

LEAN COFFEE MAY

Thursday, May 12, 2016

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Location: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company 3433 Broadway Street, NE Minneapolis, MN  55413

Join us for another successful 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. Attendance is free! Register HERE

LEAN COFFEE APRIL

Thursday, April 14, 2016

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (CST) Location: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company 3433 Broadway Street, NE Minneapolis, MN  55413

Join us for another successful 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. Attendance is free! Register HERE

LEAN COFFEE MARCH

Thursday, March 17, 2016

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (CST) Location: WSB& Associates 701 Xenia Ave. S, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN  55416

Join us for another successful 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. Attendance is free! Register HERE

VILLEGO: A LAST PLANNER EXPERIENCE

Friday, January 29, 2016

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice presents Villego: A Last Planner® Experience Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: JE Dunn Construction 800 Washington Avenue, Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55401

The Villego® simulation enables participants to experience the contrast between traditional project management and the management of projects using The Last Planner System® of Production Control. Participants will assume the various roles typical commonly found on project sites, including that of trade foremen, superintendents, and project managers. As part of a team you will be required to build a complete building out of LEGO® blocks within a given budget and time constraint.  The learning goals of this training include obtaining an understanding of The Last Planner System®, an understanding of the skills and attitude necessary to truly cooperate successfully, and the important ways The Last Planner System® structures the conversations necessary to work reliably. Participants will learn the importance of engaging all elements of The Last Planner System® as a key piece of their Lean implementation. Jason Klaus – Associate Principal with Lean Project Consulting – His experience as a project superintendent makes him a valuable resource when working with project teams.  He has experience using The Last Planner System®as a superintendent and has consulted on lean construction projects across the US and internationally. He has led a number of workshops using the Villego simulation for owners, contractors, and suppliers.  Jason has a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management from the University of Minnesota, and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin.   Elizabeth McKierman – Lean Specialist for JE Dunn, providing direction and support for the company’s continuous improvement journey.  Elizabeth has over 8 years’ experience in the Construction Industry and previously worked as a Project Manager with JE Dunn. Elizabeth has a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Minnesota State Mankato.   Register HERE

LEAN COFFEE JANUARY 2016

Thursday, January 21, 2016

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (CST) Location: Common Roots Cafe 2558 Lyndale Avenue S Minneapolis, MN  55405

JOIN OUR LOCAL LEAN COMMUNITY FOR LEAN COFFEE, AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND LEARN AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN OUR LEAN ENDEAVORS! 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. LEAN COFFEES WERE CREATED BY JIM BENSON AND JEREMY LIGHTSMITH AS A MELDING OF OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY (OST) AND PERSONAL KANBAN (PK). OST IS A PROCESS FOR HAVING A GROUP DEMOCRATICALLY DEVELOP AN AGENDA FOR CONVERSATIONS AND THEN MANAGING THAT AGENDA.  KANBAN IS USED TO VISUALLY MANAGE THE CONVERSATION.  LEAN COFFEE IS A FREE SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO EXPLORE ISSUES AND CONCERNS THAT THEY OTHERWISE DON’T GET TO DISCUSS.  THIS FREE SPACE GIVES PEOPLE A CHANCE TO TRY OUT BEHAVIORS, EXERCISE LEADERSHIP, GET HELP, GIVE HELP AND GROW PROFESSIONALLY. COME AS YOU ARE AND BE READY TO LEARN.   Register HERE

LEAN TRANSFORMATIONS: STRATEGY DEPLOYMENT FROM THE CEO TO FRONTLINE EMPLOYEES

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice presents Lean Transformations: Strategy Deployment from the CEO to Frontline Employees Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Location: McGough Construction 1826½ Buerkle Road White Bear Lake Minnesota  55110

Transforming to a Lean organization takes focus, time and patience.  We are excited to have two stories of lean journeys undertaken by companies operating in our area.   Learn about practical tools, coordinated Lean systems and fundamental behaviors to build and improve a strategy deployment system where employees at every level have a role to play. Didier Rabino, Lean Sensei at HealthEast  will be discussing how strategy deployment enables the organization to focus on the right things to get them done. This Lean management system stimulates enterprise wide alignment, focus and engagement against the backdrop of PDCA and visual management. Josh Thrap and Mike Sherman from Hy-Vee Construction will walk through Hy-Vee Construction’s lean transformation timeline from 2007 until present.  They will cover the successes and struggles of implementation in the field as well as office operations and support, and will discuss the initial momentum, the learning, and the revitalization of their efforts. Register HERE

LEAN COFFEE

Thursday, August 27, 2015

LCI Upper Midwest Community of Practice Lean Coffee Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Location: Mortenson Construction 700 Meadow Lane North Minneapolis, MN  55422

JOIN OUR LOCAL LEAN COMMUNITY FOR A LEAN COFFEE, AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND LEARN FROM AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN OUR LEAN ENDEAVORS!  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. LEAN COFFEES WERE CREATED BY JIM BENSON AND JEREMY LIGHTSMITH AS A MELDING OF OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY (OST) AND PERSONAL KANBAN (PK).  OST IS A PROCESS FOR HAVING A GROUP DEMOCRATICALLY DEVELOP AN AGENDA FOR CONVERSATIONS AND THEN MANAGE THAT AGENDA.  KANBAN IS USED TO VISUALLY MANAGE THE CONVERSATION.  LEAN COFFEE IS A FREE SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO EXPLORE ISSUES AND CONCERNS THEY DON’T OTHERWISE GET TO DISCUSS.  THIS FREE SPACE GIVES PEOPLE A CHANCE TO TRY OUT BEHAVIORS, EXERCISE LEADERSHIP, GET HELP, GIVE HELP, AND GROW PROFESSIONALLY. COME AS YOU ARE AND BE READY TO LEARN!   Parking is available in the surface lot or garage outside of the Mortenson office.  Space fills quickly, so additional parking is available across the street in the surface lot of the 4150 Olson Highway building (red brick building). Register HERE

MODULARIZATION; WHERE WE ARE, WHERE WE ARE GOING

Friday, March 13, 2015

LCI-Upper Midwest CoP presents Modularization; Where We Are, Where We Are Going Date: Friday, March 13, 2015 Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: Lyn Lake Brewery and Modulus MEP 580 Schommer Drive Hudson, WI  54016 Parking is recommended in the lot behind the Jungle Theatre and can be accessed via Lyndale Ave (see map)

KEVIN BEUMER, MODULUS MEP ELI MASTIN, MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION JOIN MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL LCI COMMUNITY IN AN AFTERNOON DISCUSSING THE STATE OF MODULARIZATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND SPECIFICALLY MANUFACTURED MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS.  LOCAL SUPPLIER MODULUS MEP HAS GENEROUSLY AGREED TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THEIR DESIGN AND PREFABRICATION PROCESS CONCLUDING WITH A TOUR OF THEIR MANUFACTURING FACILITY.  THE AFTERNOON WILL CONCLUDE WITH A SOCIAL HOUR AT THE LYN LAKE BREWERY IN MINNEAPOLIS. Learn when to most effectively decide to provide manufactured mechanical solutions and a manufacturing facility tour. Modulus MEP has been utilized as a supplier on many projects in Minnesota including the Radission Blu at the Mall of America.  http://www.modulusmep.com/ Modulus MEP has agreed to provide transportation to their Hudson facility from the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis and back for the social hour.  Attendees can also elect to meet at the Modulus MEP facility in Hudson. Timeline: 1:15-1:30:  Arrive/Park in Uptown: Surface Parking Lot @ 2932 Garfield Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55408; Bus will be in the parking lot ready to load. 1:45:  Bus departs for Modulus MEP:  580 Schommer Drive, Hudson Wisconsin 54016 2:45:  Bus arrive/ those driving separate arrive at Modulus MEP.  A section of the facility will be blocked off for seating, Modulus Brief/ Q/A so safety glasses will not be needed during Brief. Soda, water, coffee served with light snack on shop floor. 2:45- 3:45:  Quick Slide deck, walking chalk talk of production, Q/A 4:00ish:  Load bus depart for LynLake Brewery 5:00-UTC:  Social/ Cocktail hour: light fair served REGISTERHERE. LCI Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Owners’ representatives and students are free

LAST PLANNER IMPLEMENTATION: OVERVIEW + CASE STUDIES

Thursday, November 20, 2014

LCI-Upper Midwest CoP Last Planner®® Implementation: A “How To” Overview + Case Studies Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Location: McGough Construction 1826½ Buerkle Road Minneapolis, MN  55110

DAN BRENTESON, MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION KYLE WOODY, KRAUS ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION KIM SLOGAR, PARSONS ELECTRIC CO. ELI MASTIN, MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION Join fellow LCI colleagues to learn about the Last Planner®® System and its application on a variety of projects from actual users at Kraus Anderson, Mortenson, Parsons Electric and McGough.  An overview of the system will be provided by industry experts from Lean Project Consulting followed by four case studies of actual use. K-A Lab 280 Project at 3M headquarters.  Hear from the front lines of a mid stream LPS® implementation.  A key foreman and key subcontractor project manager share their stories on what we did well and what we could have done better. Mortenson will discuss successes with pull planning and challenges faced when working in the rest of the Last Planner®® System. Lessons learned from McGough on starting the Last Planner®® System on eight Commericial Construction Projects of variety, simultaneously.  The dos, do nots and the must haves. This opportunity provides the novice an introduction to the system, and expert users the opportunity to take lessons from experienced users. Furthermore, the opportunity to network with fellow Lean advocates intent on advancing the tools and principals within the Upper Midwest market. Learning objectives: When to start Last Planner System®® (LPS®) implementation Basics of Pull Planning Case Studies and lessons learned from a variety of projects Preferred room setup and attendee listing for LPS Best practices for tracking Planned Percent Complete Logistical details: Enrollment capped at 75 people 1:00 – 1:45  Social 1:45 – 2:15  Last Planner®® System Overview (Lean Project Consulting – Jason Klous) 2:15 – 3:30  LPS Case Studies (KA, Mortenson, Parsons & McGough) & Q/A 3:30 – 5:30 Social REGISTERHERE. LCI Members & students: $15.00 Non-Members: $25.00 Owners’ representatives are free

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

LCI-Upper Midwest CoP Snow Blowers Inspired ThedaCare.  What Will Inspire You? Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Location: HGA Minneapolis 420 5th Street, N., #100 Minneapolis, MN  55401

DR. JOHN TOUSSAINT, THEDACARE ThedaCare and Dr. Tousssaint were featured in a TIME magazine article of October 2013 as “The Real Face of Healthcare Reform”.  Dr. Toussaint retired as CEO of ThedaCare in 2008 and went on to found the ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value, a 501(c)(3) that exists to improve the Healthcare industry across the globe.  Come learn with us from their successes and failures. John’s experience as a CEO leading a large organization through a Lean transition will be relevant to everyone in attendance.  C-suite people in the audience will learn what Lean is really about.  Non-C Suite people in the audience will learn how to effectively communicate the case for Lean with their C-suite. Logistical Details Enrollment capped at 90 people 1:00 – 1:45 Social 1:45 – 2:00 Welcome/Introduction to LCI and John 2:00 – 2:45 John’s talk 2:45 – 3:30 Q/A 3:30 – 5:30 Social Recommended Reading: http://business.time.com/2013/10/09/the-real-face-of-healthcare-reform/ REGISTER HERE. LCI Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $45.00 Students: $15.00 Owners’ representatives are free

A 3P EVENT TO DISCOVER WHAT THE OWNER REALLY NEEDS EARLY IN DESIGN: PEOPLE, PROCESS, POWER!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

LCI Upper Midwest CoP Intro to Lean for Design Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Intereum, Inc. 845 Berkshire Lane North Plymouth, MN  55441

STACEY ROOT, BOULDER ASSOCIATES Boulder Associates often uses a 3P Event to kick-start a design.  Working alongside Lean-thinking architects, a dedicated staff of 14-24 end users start from square one exploring current metrics and processes versus the ideal state that they define as a team.  Then they build full-scale models to simulate – and continually improve – the processes and the design while testing concepts in real time and space, a Lean process known as Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA). This presentation will define the 3P process and explain how early collaboration between designers and users can be a great way to ensure that a building adds value to Owners by supporting process first. Attendees will learn what a 3P Event accomplishes, the value of designing process first, what elements are essential to its success, lessons learned, and how it adds upfront value to Owners, constructors, and (most importantly!) end users.  AKA: Why on earth would I do this? Agenda: 1:00 – 2:00 Welcome, Networking 2:00 – 3:00 Presentation and Questions 3:00 – 4:00 Social Hour   Members: $20.00 Non-Members: $25.00 Students: $15.00 Owners: no fee REGISTER HERE.

Application of Continuous Improvement Tools to Construction