LCI Southern New England 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.

Registration is free – Register Required

LCI Southern New England Community of Practice

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Stop Starting, Start Finishing Your Way to Lower Stress Projects with the Kanban Method 

Do your projects, offices, departments sometimes result in overloaded staff and less than desirable work product? We’ve learned from the world of Lean thinking that there’s a better way to organize our workflow and stay coordinated throughout the overall design and construction process. This approach is called the “Kanban Method” and is a method used to visualize their work while continuously improving the way they bring flow to the production of their work. This leads to higher first-quality, happier staff, more satisfied clients, and more profitable work.
This event is a great opportunity to participate in a hands on workshop to understand the Kanban principles and practices as well as produce a Kanban board that you can begin using immediately in your daily job.

12:30PM – 1:00PM – Registration & Lunch
1:00PM – 4:00PM – Kanban Workshop
4:00PM – 5:00PM – Networking

The workshop will be conducted by Hal Macomber. Hal studied economics and operations research and then got an MBA from Boston University in operations management. He studied Lean in Japan while in manufacturing at Digital Equipment Corp. For the past 20 years Hal has been coaching architects, engineers, builders and their clients to adopt Lean as their operating strategy. Hal is also the co-author of the book The Pocket Sensei: Mastering Lean Leadership with 40 Katas, Vol. 1. He brings wisdom of the fathers of Lean management and leadership to those practicing today. Hal is a Fellow of the Lean Systems Society and the recipient of the Lean Construction Institute’s 2016 Chairman’s Award for “serving the institute with extraordinary distinction and furthering it’s mission of transforming the industry of design and construction”. He currently works at Touchplan in Boston, MA supporting the integration of technology enabled collaboration in design and construction. Hal is an active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) and a LCI Approved Instructor.

Lunch will be provided

Deadline to register: 9/30/2019

LCI Southern New England 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.

Registration is free – Register Required

LCI Southern New England Community of Practice

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Lean Brew-Technology & Lean

Join us for a Lean Brew to discuss how the use of technology is making us more efficient on our projects as well as share the challenges you may be facing with the wide variety of software solutions on the market., Take part in an open conversation in a safe and low-pressure environment about this topic and enjoy some beer and appetizers. No previous Lean experience is required!

This event is being sponsored by Quick Base (https://www.quickbase.com)

Registration is free – Register Required

LCI Southern New England Community of Practice

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LCI Course: Mindset of an Effective Big Room

High performing teams function on collaborative brain power to rapidly advance work and add value by driving down overall project costs in a Big Room setting. Effective Big Rooms are only possible with the right kind of mindset and behaviors that break down the traditional silos to allow for cross-functional team collaboration and decision-making. LCI’s Mindset of an Effective Big Room education course creates a simulated Big Room experience encouraging you to create, manage, and lead your own detailed Big Room concept and implementation plan tailored to your project’s specific needs whether you have had previous experience or not. Small groups will discuss onboarding new members, technology, and real world challenges to Big Room implementation and report back to the large group to share and create a list of standards and better practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Immerse yourself in a Big Room atmosphere
• Tightly couple learning with action
• “Pull” the learning needed from facilitators and participants
• Develop your own detailed Big Room concept and implementation plan
• Learn how to organize and manage a Big Room tailored to your specific project needs
• Collaboratively develop a list of standards and better practices.
  

Agenda:

• 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch, Registration & Networking
• 1:00-5:00 pm Big Room Workshop

 
Registration Rates:

• Member: $75.00 
• Non-Member: $80.00
• Owner: $25.00
• Sponsorship Available: $250.00 (includes two free registrations)

LCI Southern New England 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 – Register Required

Coffee and light breakfast will be served

LCI Southern New England 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 – Register Required

Coffee and light breakfast will be served

Please park behind the building past the gate and use the side entrance

LCI Southern New England Community of Practice

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Lean in Safety

Having difficulty bringing safety to the next level in your organization? How do we rise to the challenge to commit to our co-workers, colleagues, and clients that we will all create, contribute to, and maintain a safe work environment for us and those around us?

Fortunately for us, Lean and safety are a natural fit. We invite you to join us to listen to local construction and design professionals/experts share their stories and experience related to leveraging Lean tools and principles to achieve better outcomes in safety. Specifically, you will hear about:

• Lean tools and principles for improving safety;
• How tracking safety behaviors and incidents followed by the use of A3s and root cause analysis can solve the ‘real’ problems and promote continuous improvement of safety procedures and behaviors;
• the value of making problems visible; and
• driving behaviors that engage your staff to promote safety (behavior-based safety culture)

Event Program:
4:00-4:25pm Arrival, Registration & Networking
4:20–4:30pm Introduction and Welcome
4:30-6:00pm Presentations
6:00-6:05pm Closing Remarks
6:05-6:30pm Networking

Registration Rates:

Sponsorship Available: $250.00 (includes two free registrations)

Parking – There is free parking in the parking lot dedicated to the conference center. On street is also available – (SEE MAP)

LCI Southern New England 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 – Register Required

Coffee and light breakfast will be served

LCI Southern New England 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 – Register Required

Coffee and light breakfast will be served

LCI Southern New England 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 – Register Required

Coffee and light breakfast will be served

LCI Southern New England Community of Practice

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A Lean Coffee – Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

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 – Register Required

Coffee and light breakfast will be served

LCI New England Community of Practice

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Pop-Up DoJo – Developing Lean Leadership at Your Workplace

Dojo is a global cultural shift towards Lean leadership at all organizational levels. It is a practice-based mindful development of yourself, your relationships with your peers, colleagues, and clients. Learn lean leadership skills necessary to improve the success of Lean initiatives, while avoiding the constant fighting of the urgent fires of the day.

Objectives:

• Use your Pocket Sensei books (provided)
•  Establish your own Dojo’s
•  Practice together where you work
•  Develop your community ‘s Lean mindsets and behaviors
•  Build a support system that you need to develop your Lean Leadership

Hal Macomber did his first production system project in 1974 followed by a two-year stint w/ Bank of Boston in operations research. Studying quality and just-in-time production in Japan in the mid-1980’s began the formal intro to Lean. Along the way, Hal was introduced to the work of Fernando Flores — first the study of the language-action perspective, then ontological redesign. This knowledge coupled to Lean allowed him and his collaborators to make very large scale organizational interventions.

Thank you to our host:

Light Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided, courtesy of

LCI New England Community of Practice

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

The LCI Southern New England Community of Practice invites you to join us at Legere Woodworking, one of the largest architectural millwork manufacturers on the east coast. This Lean event is a unique opportunity to learn about Legere’s transformational journey from an old school casework manufacturer to a model of excellence in Lean manufacturing practices. Craig Froh, Legere’s President, CEO, and Lean Champion will share his organization’s Lean journey, then lead a tour of their state-of-the-art facility. You will learn about:

• How to manage for continuous improvement (through Lean Kaizen) and how Legere utilizes it with their customers, dealers, and designers to achieve outstanding customer service and business results.
• Legere’s journey to develop a Lean Corporate Strategy.
• How to promote a Culture of Continuous Improvement. 

The program will feature the Airplane Game simulation, which illustrates two production system laws (Little Law and Bottlenecks) and several core lean principles (pull, work in progress reduction, and balancing production steps) that address those laws. You will learn how these laws impact traditional production practices in manufacturing, construction, and many other fields. In this hands-on activity, participants will work in a made-up manufacturing plant or construction site and experiment with traditional and Lean approaches. In a shortened version of this simulation, participants will learn the basic principles you can apply to improve the performance of any process in which you are engaged.

Agenda:

3:30 to 4:00 pm – Registration & Networking

4:00 -4:15 pm – Welcome & introduction

4:15 – 4:45 pm – Learning from Craig Froh

4:45 – 5:45 pm Lego Airplane Game Simulation with Colin Milberg, ASKM Associates

5:45 – 6:45 pm – Tour of Legere Plant

6:45 – 7:00 pm – Wrap Up & Plus/Delta

Craig W. Froh is President and CEO of Legere Woodworking with 38 years of diversified Architectural woodworking experience. Craig has been on his Lean journey for 20 years and is very passionate about “learning better ways.” 

Registration Fee: $45.00

Owner Organizations & Students: free

This event is limited to 36 attendees – Register early!!

Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided.

Attendance is free of charge.

Parking Map

LCI Southern New England Community of Practice

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Date: Thursday, March 30, 2017

For our kick-off event, we have brought together a panel of five representatives from the trades, CM/GCs, Designers, and Owners to share their experiences with Lean Construction and why they are using Lean Construction practices in their organizations and projects. This event will be an opportunity to learn more about Lean Construction, hear different perspectives, engage in facilitated discussion with the panelists, and meet others in your local construction community who are interested in Lean. Before the panel presentation, the CoP will be hosting an introductory training using the Parade of Trades Simulation to introduce one of the core concepts of Lean Construction. We look forward to meeting you.

Owner Representative – Dave Brown, Program Manager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
David Brown joined MIT Facilities, Utility Group as the Program Manager in April, 2015. Prior to joining MIT, Dave was responsible for Corporate Real Estate, Security and Facilities Management at MassMutual Insurance Company headquartered in Springfield, MA. Dave also spent ten years working for Northeast Utilities focused on electrical production and environmental compliance. Dave is a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, holds a 1^st Class Engineers License in MA and ME, LEED-AP, CPM, and CFM.

Architect/Engineering Firm Representative – Teresa Wilson, Executive Principal and Managing Director – Steffian Bradley Architects
Teresa Wilson, AIA, LEED AP is an Executive Principal and Managing Director of Steffian Bradley Architect’s Corporate Headquarters in Boston, MA. With more than 25 years of healthcare design and planning experience, Teresa is an expert at working closely with clients and end-users to establish patient and provider flow diagrams, conceptual sketches and programs that allow the design process to move smoothly into project development. Teresa specializes in lean planning and holds a GBMP certificate for Lean in Healthcare. She is a recognized expert in the field, having spoken on lean best practices for groups such as Lean Construction Institute and she recently hosted a Gemba Event for the International Group for Lean Construction. Teresa has extensive experience in helping clients navigate the ongoing innovations in medical care to optimize design decisions for future staffing, equipment flexibility, and integrating Medical Home concepts. In her work with clients such as Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates she has participated in (5) week long 2P events as consulting architect for their first  new building using Lean Design.  She has also worked with South Shore Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center facilitating multiple LEAN events, and routinely runs internal Continuous Improvement Lean 2P and 5S exercises in the office.

Construction Executive Representative – Dan Wilson, Construction Executive, LEED AP, Turner Construction
As a Construction Executive for Turner Construction Company’s Shelton Business Unit, Dan is responsible for overall management of multiple projects including Safety, Logistics, Scheduling, and Quality. Dan is also a Champion of Turner’s Lean Initiative and Safety programs.  Dan joined Turner in 1986 as an Assistant Superintendent. Dan has provided management oversight on multiple commercial, higher Ed and healthcare projects throughout the State.  Over his 30 year career  he has served in various roles for repeat clients including Yale University, Loctite (Henkel), Purdue Pharma, RBS, UBS, UConn, Sacred Heart University and PepsiCo.   In the Hartford area, Dan managed the construction of the Hartford 21 and the Infinity Theatre projects. Dan has actively participated in Turner’s Lean and safety initiatives, notably on recent projects such as the Sacred Heart University Bennett Hall Renovation project and United Technologies Research Center in East Hartford.  Dan also actively participates in the CBC, School of Construction Management, AGC and many community affairs associations. Dan graduated from New England College in 1983 and holds a B.S degree in Civil Engineering. He has over 34 years of construction experience and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Trade Partner Representative – Gene Segaline, Mechanical Superintendent, F+F Mechanical Enterprises
Gene Segaline is the Mechanical Superintendent at F+F Mechanical Enterprises with over 30 years of experience in the industry and over 17 years of experience in a supervisory role. Gene is responsible for effectively managing the workforce make-up and size and oversees the timely and cost effective placement of the contracted work. He has worked on a variety of projects during his career ranging from infrastructure replacement, education, laboratory/medical, and industrial mechanical systems. He is CPR, Confined Space and OSHA 30 certified and holds State of Connecticut S4, P2 and G8 licenses.

GC Superintendent Representative – Jeff Tranquist – Construction Superintendent, Gilbane
As a construction superintendent for Gilbane, Jeff Tranquist is responsible for control of jobsite operations, conducting on-site job meetings, and assisting with daily progress reports for subcontractors. His daily responsibilities include subcontractor coordination, monitoring quality, attaining schedule milestones, monitoring the schedule, and ensuring all contractors are working safely on the project site. Jeff has worked on a variety of projects ranging from renovations to new construction in commercial and education sectors, including Chubb Insurance Group Renovations New Haven, Xavier High School Building Addition and Site Improvements, South Windsor Public Schools Orchard Hill Elementary School, and Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies. Jeff has been implementing lean practices throughout his projects for the past two years.  Within Gilbane’s lean program Jeff has achieved the certification of Lean Practitioner – Advanced Planning and Scheduling Level One. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Central Connecticut State University and an OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training Certification.

Registration Rates: 

• LCI Member: $45.00
  
• Non-Member: $50.00
  
• Owner: $20.00
  
• Student: $20.00
  

Beer, wine and hor d’oeuvres will be provided

LCI Southern New England Community of Practice

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The Business Case for Lean

Date: Thursday, June 1, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Lyceum
227 Lawrence Street
Hartford, CT  06106

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.

• We benchmarked 162 projects and inquired about 27 management methods
• Research results now demonstrate statistically significant correlations between high Lean intensity and project success
• This effort definitively breaks down some common myths about Lean project work, and makes a compelling case that Lean makes a positive difference in project performance

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, Intel’s former VP of Technology and Manufacturing, recently oversaw domestic and international projects as Intel’s Global Construction Group General Manager. John also led the technology transfer and ramp of new products.  During his last three years with Intel, Pemberton was on Lean Construction Institute’s board representing corporations concerned about the construction industry’s current state.  After 34 years with Intel, he is retired and now a sought-out champion for Lean and collaborative delivery approaches. 

Registration Fees:

• LCI Member: $45.00
  
• Non-member: $50.00
• Owner: free
  
• Student: $20.00