Lean Construction Events: Classes, Workshops, and Lean Coffee

  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, or cancel after the registration deadline, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**

Speaker: Rob Warcup, PhD – Utah Valley University In 2007, Rob was fortunate to take part in a Lean construction pilot program and to write the playbook on Lean operations for a national construction firm.  He quickly realized the power of Lean as his team saved $16 Million through identifying and eliminating waste from their processes.  Since that time, Rob completed a PhD that emphasized Lean construction and currently teaches construction management at Utah Valley University.  He developed a Lean project management course in 2011 that he teaches yearly. Free parking available. Breakfast/Refreshments will be provided by:                  

      Speakers: Rachel Waner, JE Dunn Construction has been in the construction industry for 13 years, arriving in Nashville with JE Dunn Construction in 2020. In that time, she has had the privilege of helping build everything from hospital expansions to manufacturing facilities to hotels, bringing her passion for reducing waste and continuous improvement to teams by using a systems-focused view that centers the people closest to the work. Sandy Hankiewicz, Rosendin Electric Inc has 13 years of focused experience in electrical construction spanning healthcare, manufacturing, data centers and commercial sectors. As Project Manager with Rosendin in Nashville, she was named one of the Top 25 women in Mission Critical Technology for 2023. She brings a strategic approach to...

  Lean in Action: Member-to-Member is a mix-and-match webinar series where LCI member companies share insights and experience with other LCI members. Sessions will cover a variety of topics with one common thread – Lean will help you build better. Each 60 – 90 minute session is practical and peer-led—no fluff, just methods, lessons learned, and tools you can reuse. Attend one or build your own track.  Here’s a list of the line-up so far.  Lean in Action: Member to Member Schedule Date /Time (EASTERN) Session October 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Special Teams Strategy: Early Collaboration for Solutions -REGISTRATION CLOSED November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Building Champions: A Game Plan for Lean Culture Success November...

  Lean in Action: Member-to-Member is a mix-and-match webinar series where LCI member companies share insights and experience with other LCI members. Sessions will cover a variety of topics with one common thread – Lean will help you build better. Each 60 – 90 minute session is practical and peer-led—no fluff, just methods, lessons learned, and tools you can reuse. Attend one or build your own track.  Here’s a list of the line-up so far.  Lean in Action: Member to Member Schedule Date /Time (EASTERN) Session October 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Special Teams Strategy: Early Collaboration for Solutions -REGISTRATION CLOSED November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Building Champions: A Game Plan for Lean Culture Success November...

  Lean in Action: Member-to-Member is a mix-and-match webinar series where LCI member companies share insights and experience with other LCI members. Sessions will cover a variety of topics with one common thread – Lean will help you build better. Each 60 – 90 minute session is practical and peer-led—no fluff, just methods, lessons learned, and tools you can reuse. Attend one or build your own track.  Here’s a list of the line-up so far.  Lean in Action: Member to Member Schedule Date /Time (EASTERN) Session October 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Special Teams Strategy: Early Collaboration for Solutions -REGISTRATION CLOSED November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Building Champions: A Game Plan for Lean Culture Success November...

Come as you are and be ready to learn!   Nearby street parking or nearby parking garages. Capacity is limited – register today!

  Recommended Reading: https://leanconstruction.org/lean-topics/8-wastes-of-lean/ Parking available on visitor lots and north of the Terracon building. Beverages 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 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/.

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....

    Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided. Registration is free – Please pre-register.    

  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....

    Takt Planning & Control Workshop – Thursday November 13 (8:30am – 2:30pm CST) Takt Workshop with hands-on simulation exercises – intended as an introductory course for those who are new to Takt planning OR as a refresher for seasoned Takt adopters. Advanced Takt Facilitation Workshop – Friday November 14 (8:30am – 2:30pm CST)  Advanced Practitioner Training – focuses on facilitation techniques and best practices – Intended for seasoned Takt adopters with basic understanding of Takt planning and control tactics.     Instructor: Spencer Easton, Takt University brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with a career spanning roles from laborer and field engineer to corporate manager and business owner. Holding a Construction Management degree from Weber State...

  Park in the underground parking garage, if full use street parking. Refreshments are provided Capacity is limited!  Register now!

  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**

      What to Expect: Insightful conversation around coaching habits that drive impact Shared reflections on leadership growth Action planning to apply coaching techniques in our daily work Let’s build a culture of curiosity, empowerment, and continuous learning—one question at a time. *Please read the book prior to the Book Club Date. We will meet to discuss our thoughts. The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay-Stanier LCI will be purchasing coffee for attendees.  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...

  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...

  Event Details Date: November 14, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern You must be an employee on 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 Closing Remarks & Next Meeting 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...

Lean Happy Hour to immediately follow the Gemba Walk at a venue within a short walk of the Hudson’s Building.  The Happy Hour venue will be shared at the conclusion of the Gemba Walk. Gemba tour ends at 4:00 – post-tour Happy Hour continues until 5:30 Gemba Tour Speaker: Chad Beldyga is the General Superintendent for Barton Malow on the Hudson’s Core and Shell projects. Lean Happy Hour Host: LaShira Champion King is Quality Lean & Innovation Director at Walbridge. She is dedicated to improving project delivery, helping many construction project teams adopt the continual improvement mindset. She shares her knowledge and experience in providing value while minimizing waste. With over 20 years of experience, she is enthusiastic about helping...

  Parking is available in the structure across the street. The event will start at the Swinerton field office on the first floor at the corner of SW 6th and Harrison.  Attendees are encourage to bring their own PPE if possible. 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...

Speaker: Ed Hanzel, LF Driscoll

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...

  Speakers: Paz Arroyo, PhD  DPR Construction is a member of LCI NorCal and Core Group and is a Quality Leader at DPR Construction. She has construction industry experience internationally. With a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley, her expertise is in lean management, sustainable design, and collaborative decision-making.  Paz has authored numerous publications, including the book Building Decisions.  Dan Tran, P.E., LEED AP – Project Executive – DPR Construction serves as a Project Executive at DPR Construction. He is also the company’s Healthcare Core Market Leader. Based in San Francisco, Tran focuses on leading complex projects using Lean construction methods, including Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA) and Takt planning, to deliver work with speed and efficiency. He...

          Come enjoy: • Delicious food & refreshing drinks • Engaging networking opportunities  • Friendly games & competitions  • A lively atmosphere at one of Cleveland’s favorite venues Whether you’re a seasoned Lean practitioner or new to the community, this is a great chance to relax, reconnect, and recharge with peers who share your passion for continuous improvement.  Let’s raise a glass to the power of Lean and the people who make it happen! Event Facilitator – Jenny Han, bildt Two drink ticket 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,...