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REGISTER! 05/21 WEBINAR: How Lean Construction Practices May Impact Mental Health

REGISTER! 05/27 WEBINAR: Embedding Safety into the Takt Rhythm

REGISTER! 06/04 WEBINAR: LCI Blueprint for Efficiency: Exploring the 8 Wastes

Collaboration & Integration

Find upcoming events near you through LCI’s calendar of events and check back regularly for new event postings. Never miss a networking or educational opportunity when you join your local Community of Practice! Contact us with any inquiries.

Fri

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

A Lean Coffee - Reflections on the LCI Lean in Design Forum

DC Metro Community of Practice

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

A Lean Coffee - Reflections on the LCI Lean in Design Forum

DC Metro Community of Practice

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What to expect: Brief recap of key themes from the Forum Participant report-outs and discussion Space to explore questions, challenges, and opportunities A casual, interactive Lean Coffee format Whether you attended the Forum or are simply interested in the latest Lean design thinking, your voice will add value to the conversation. We hope to see you there. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a...

Wed

03:00 PM - 04:15 PM

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National

03:00 PM - 04:15 PM

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National

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New to LCI corporate membership—or ready for a refresh? Join this virtual live session for a fast tour of member resources, an overview of LCI, and structured networking. Walk away with clear next steps, connections across the community, and practical ways to put member resources into action and Build Better. Who should attend: New members, new hires at member firms, and anyone wanting a concise refresh on LCI and member resources. AGENDA Welcome & goals LCI overview Member Hub Tour Q&A Structured networking Plus / Delta Reserve your spot for Build Better: Member Connect.

Thu

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

AI: A Path to Obsolescence or Transcendence? [VIRTUAL EVENT]

New England Community of Practice

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY

Wisconsin Community of Practice

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

AI: A Path to Obsolescence or Transcendence? [VIRTUAL EVENT]

New England Community of Practice

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Andreas Phelps is founder of The Collective Potential, a San Francisco-based practice that serves as a catalyst for organizational transformation. Weaving together principles of Lean, integration science, and Jungian depth psychology, The Collective Potential works deeply with executive and thought leaders to 1) shift their perspective of reality and potential, 2) reframe their attitude toward individual and collaborative work, and 3) redefine their sense of purpose. Through this work, leaders can more intentionally and skillfully drive and sustain transformation within their teams and organizations – and do so with greater integrity and firsthand experience of the technical and psychological challenges to change both at the individual and organizational levels. Please note that this will be an...

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY

Wisconsin Community of Practice

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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....

Fri

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

LCI Owners Lean Coffee

LCI National

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

LCI Owners Lean Coffee

LCI National

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You must be an employee of an LCI Owner member company to attend this event. Agenda Overview Welcome & Introduction – Brief overview of the Lean Coffee format and tools used Discussion of Top Voted Topics – Timeboxed discussions to stay focused Reflection & Key Takeaways – Share insights from the session Plus / Delta To make the session impactful, please submit a topic or question you’d like to discuss when registering. A vote on all submitted topics will be held prior to the meeting to allow for more time to be spent in discussion. We look forward to your participation and insights. All registrants will receive a poll 2 days prior to the session to allow you to vote on which...

Mon

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lean Watch Party – Lean Construction

Ohio Valley Community of Practice

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lean Watch Party – Lean Construction

Ohio Valley Community of Practice

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ZOOM link will be provided to registrants before the event. Speakers: Greg Davis, Cost Engineering Director, Global Grooming – The Proctor & Gamble Company Greg Fox, VP Lean Construction – Miller Valentine

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National

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From core practices like PDCA, eliminating waste, and Respect for People, you’ll leave with a clear picture of why Lean improves predictability, collaboration, and outcomes—and how teams translate theory into day-to-day behaviors. You’ll also get pointers to LCI learning pathways, research one-pagers, and community touchpoints you can use to keep momentum after the session and other options to explore at your own pace. What you’ll learn The headline evidence linking Lean intensity to better schedule, cost, and team results. How specific Lean methods create reliable workflow and reduce waste. Practical next steps: where to start, common pitfalls, and resources to sustain progress. Who should attend Owners, designers, general contractors, and trade partners who want a clear, evidence- based view of...

Tue

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SACRAMENTO

Northern California Community of Practice

02:00 PM - 03:15 PM

Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly

LCI National

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Fireside Chat with Joe Donarumo [Virtual Event]

Nashville Community of Practice

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

PULL PLANNING CLASS - Learn the Science of Coordinated Scheduling

Wisconsin Community of Practice

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Lean Cocktail - Networking Happy Hour

Greater Des Moines Community of Practice

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SACRAMENTO

Northern California Community of Practice

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Learning objectives: Understand the importance of decision-making methods. Learn the basics of CBA. Practice documenting an individual decision. Create a transparent rationale for a team’s decisions. Understand how to start implementing in your projects. In this full-day workshop, you will learn how CBA can drive project success. Paz, Annett, and Randi have published the Building Decisions book, which expands on these ideas. They have also co-founded CollabDecisions, a platform to share knowledge on how to make collaborative decisions. Please join us for an interactive conversation to address the decision-making challenges in construction projects. Bring your ideas and questions! Recommended Reading: Building Decisions: How Choosing by Advantages Drives Project Success Instructors: Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction, is a National Quality Leader at DPR...

02:00 PM - 03:15 PM

Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly

LCI National

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Who should attend Marketing/communications leaders, BD, and anyone who supports brand storytelling at LCI member companies. Why join Leave with: A clear understanding on how to highlight your company stories in LCI channels Direct contacts and answers from LCI staff. Peer ideas from other member marketers. What we’ll cover Member Retrospectives (Lean in Action Webinar): submission process for member to member webinars using the “what was done / what worked / what didn’t / lessons / advice” framework. 5 Questions With… spotlight: interview prompts, where features appear, and what assets to send. Project Highlights: fields to prepare (timeline, collaborators, Lean methods, outcomes, images) so your projects get featured. Company Recognition: how to share awards and wins (what info to include...

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Fireside Chat with Joe Donarumo [Virtual Event]

Nashville Community of Practice

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Recommended Reading: The Lean Builder, by Joe Donarumo and Keyan Zandy Speaker: Joe Donarumo is a construction leader with 19+ years delivering complex projects with clarity, reliability, and trust. With an operations-driven mindset, I focus on alignment, predictability, and long-term partnerships. At Skiles Group, Joe grows relationships in healthcare and other technical markets, partnering with organizations that value Lean thinking and collaborative delivery. Active in the Lean construction community through speaking and writing. Link to the Zoom meeting and passcode will be sent to registrants the day of the event. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming...

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

PULL PLANNING CLASS - Learn the Science of Coordinated Scheduling

Wisconsin Community of Practice

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Speakers: Adam Mastalir,JP Cullen Travis Phillips, Vogel Bros. Parking lot available. Refreshments provided by JP Cullen and Vogel Bros. Registration is Free – bring a colleague! Capacity is limited – register today!

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Lean Cocktail - Networking Happy Hour

Greater Des Moines Community of Practice

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LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://leanconstruction.org/privacy-policy/.

Wed

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Choosing By Advantages: An Introduction to Making Durable Decisions

Northern California Community of Practice

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Choosing By Advantages: An Introduction to Making Durable Decisions

Northern California Community of Practice

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Recommended Reading: Building Decisions: How Choosing by Advantages Drives Project Success Instructors: Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction, is a National Quality Leader at DPR Construction. Paz and her team support Culture of Quality, sharing best practices, delivering training, and connecting with operations. She has a strong Lean background rooted in practice and research. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on Lean and decision-making. She is also the author of the book Building Decisions. Randi Christensen, COWI is an engineer and earned her PhD at Aalborg University in Denmark, focusing on how we learn from project to project, and how Lean Construction methods can support this. Her experience ranges...

Thu

07:30 AM - 09:00 AM

A Lean Coffee

Ohio Valley Community of Practice

01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Atrium Bed Tower – Design & Construction Tour

Carolinas Community of Practice

07:30 AM - 09:00 AM

A Lean Coffee

Ohio Valley Community of Practice

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01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Atrium Bed Tower – Design & Construction Tour

Carolinas Community of Practice

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Atrium Blue Parking Deck located at: 1012 S Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207 Capacity is limited! Register today!

Fri

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SAN FRANCISCO

Northern California Community of Practice

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SAN FRANCISCO

Northern California Community of Practice

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Tue

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Lean Construction Practices and Mental Health

Minnesota Community of Practice

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Taboo Talk: Real Conversations Across the Project Ecosystem

Colorado Community of Practice

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Lean Brew: Shared Learning, Stronger Outcomes!

Houston Community of Practice

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Respect Works - A Safety Week Follow-up w/OHSU's Respectful Workplace Initiative

Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Lean Construction Practices and Mental Health

Minnesota Community of Practice

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Speaker: Brian Winningham, M.A. Mortenson Co. Recommended Reading: A Construction Suicide: https://www.rangerwinnie.com/post/a-construction-suicide Park in any spot in the lot; there is guest parking as indicated on the map. CLICK HERE FOR MAP Enter through the Main Entry and check in at the security desk where you will receive a name tag. Meet in BLUbox Theater to the right of reception.” Beverages and light snacks will be provided. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be...

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Taboo Talk: Real Conversations Across the Project Ecosystem

Colorado Community of Practice

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Panelists: Meg Hohnholt — Assistant Director of Design & Construction, University of Colorado Boulder Kennedy May — Superintendent, DPR Construction Jennifer Sparaco — Senior Associate, Lead Interior Designer, Stantec Nick Snider — General Superintendent, ISEC Chad Schaefer — BD Manager, ISEC (formerly Forms+Surfaces Architectural Products) Please park in AGC Parking Lot Drinks and Snacks will be provided Capacity is limited! Register today! LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or...

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Lean Brew: Shared Learning, Stronger Outcomes!

Houston Community of Practice

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Free parking available! LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph, recording, and information collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://leanconstruction.org/privacy-policy/.

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Respect Works - A Safety Week Follow-up w/OHSU's Respectful Workplace Initiative

Cascadia-Portland Community of Practice

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Speakers: Erin Flynn is the principal investigator for OHSU’s Respectful Workplace Initiative and her her team is responsible for translating faculty research into practice, building implementation partnerships and delivering education and training programs that improve worker health, safety, and wellbeing in Oregon and beyond. Ozzie Gonzalez is an architect, educator, and business owner and he serves on Oregon’s Commission on Hispanic A?airs and is an integral member of the Respectful Workplace Initiative. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you...

Wed

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Respect for People – Making Mental Health Part of the Conversation

Arizona Community of Practice

03:30 PM - 06:00 PM

MILWAUKEE AREA - Lean Carnival

Wisconsin Community of Practice

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Respect for People – Making Mental Health Part of the Conversation

Arizona Community of Practice

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Speakers: Dave Hagan, Boulder Associates has been involved in the Lean Project Delivery community for over 18 years. As Lean Sensei for Boulder Architects, Dave facilitates the implementation of Lean methodologies into Boulder’s daily operations. Dave holds a CM-Lean Certificate from the AGC, is a LCI Certified Lean Practitioner- Construction, and has trained with the experts at the Toyota Production System Support Center in Georgetown, Kentucky. He specializes in helping teams build and maintain a Lean culture and is a past recipient of LCI’s “Board Achievement Award”, which recognizes individuals who have moved LCI forward in meeting its mission of transforming the design and construction industry. Henry Nutt, III, is a Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries, where his primary role is...

03:30 PM - 06:00 PM

MILWAUKEE AREA - Lean Carnival

Wisconsin Community of Practice

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Speaker: Robin Anderson, Zimmerman Architectural Studios Free parking available onsite. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Registration is Free – bring a colleague! Capacity is limited – register today! CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS CLICK HERE FOR PARKING MAP

Thu

10:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Lean Construction - The Henry Jobsite Tour & Lunch

Georgia Community of Practice

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

AI-Powered Scrum for Construction Leaders

Austin Community of Practice

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

How Lean Construction Practices May Impact Mental Health

Webinar

10:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Lean Construction - The Henry Jobsite Tour & Lunch

Georgia Community of Practice

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Lunch will be provided with registration. Paid parking is located at the office building located 1100 Circle 75 Pkwy SE that houses JE Dunn’s jobsite office. Please email the Georgia Community of Practice lead, Melissa East, at meast@fairwayconstrucion.net with any food allergies or restrictions. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a picture and/or audiovisual recording that might be used on the LCI website and/or in electronic communications. To learn more about our photograph,...

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

AI-Powered Scrum for Construction Leaders

Austin Community of Practice

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Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will: Gain a clear working understanding of the Scrum framework and terminology. Understand the core roles, events, and artifacts — and how they actually function in project environments. Understand the relationship between Scrum and Lean principles See how flow, waste reduction, and respect for people connect directly to Scrum execution. Experience hands-on application of Scrum using AI tools Apply AI to enhance Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily alignment, and Retrospectives. Practice using Scrum individually and with teammates Leverage AI to accelerate planning, clarify scope, and structure continuous improvement. Identify where AI strengthens Scrum — and where it creates risk Learn how to augment team intelligence without undermining ownership, collaboration,...

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

How Lean Construction Practices May Impact Mental Health

Webinar

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Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts. You will receive an email with the webinar registration link within 3 business days of registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

Wed

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Embedding Safety into the Takt Rhythm

Webinar

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Empower Your Team: How Lean Methods Drive Collaboration

Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice

03:30 PM - 06:00 PM

The Owners Perspective: Transforming Capital Projects from Concept thru Delivery

Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Embedding Safety into the Takt Rhythm

Webinar

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Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link immediately after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Empower Your Team: How Lean Methods Drive Collaboration

Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice

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Speaker: El Asadian, DPR Construction El Asadian is a researcher and construction management professional specializing in Lean construction, team dynamics, and performance improvement in the built environment. She is currently with DPR Construction and earned her Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from Penn State, where her research focused on two key areas: how team behaviors influence the success of Lean implementation, and how to better support trade partners in adopting Lean practices and tools. Park in adjacent parking structure. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending...

03:30 PM - 06:00 PM

The Owners Perspective: Transforming Capital Projects from Concept thru Delivery

Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice

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Panelists: Faith Orsini joined Cooper University Health Care in 2020. In her role, she oversees planning, design and construction for the health system. Prior to joining Cooper, Ms. Orsini was the Vice President of Design and Construction for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She has worked in hospital project management for more than 18 years. She is on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Chapter of Professional Women in Construction acting as the Learning Committee liaison and on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals acting at the Treasurer. Shannon (Zerbey) Campbell is the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Capital Projects at Penn Medicine. She has held...

Thu

07:30 AM - 09:00 AM

A Lean Coffee

Chicago Community of Practice

07:30 AM - 09:00 AM

A Lean Coffee

Chicago Community of Practice

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Fri

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Lean at Hilti – A Holistic Approach [HYBRID EVENT]

DC Metro Community of Practice

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Lean at Hilti – A Holistic Approach [HYBRID EVENT]

DC Metro Community of Practice

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National Events

Explore LCI's National & Virtual Events

LCI Congress

October

For nearly 25 years, Congress is where your Lean community comes together for unparalleled knowledge-sharing across disciplines. Attendees come back year after year to reconnect while sharing experiences and successes—and return home with critical, actionable knowledge. Upcoming dates include:

2025: Oct. 21-24, Arlington, Texas
2026: Oct. 13-16, Atlanta, Georgia
2027: Oct. 25-28, Long Beach, California

LCI Congress

Lean in Design Forum

April 30 - May 1, 2025

As a member of the design community, your involvement in the beginning of the project planning process is crucial. From saving the team from delivering projects late to ensuring the greatest value in these projects, your role is vital to your team’s success. Lean in design can help you continue to exceed expectations!

REGISTER NOW!
2025 Design Forum
Palmer House, Chicago
April 30-May 1, 2025

Lean in Design Forum

Webinars

Virtual Learning Sessions

Expand your Lean education with no travel downtime or lost work days. LCI offers webinars on a variety of Lean principles conducted by LCI instructors and industry experts with real life case studies and examples.

Webinars

Respect for People

This is an event for all roles in the AEC industry. The issue of mental health and well-being effects all of us, whether we work in the Design Community (Architects, Engineers), with a trade partner, in preconstruction and estimating, or for an Owner or general contractor.

Respect for People

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