LCI DC Metro Community of Practice

On July 25th we hosted an event specifically designed to engage summer interns from local industry firms. LCI was excited for their own 2024 summer intern, Ryan Hydrick to participate and got his unique perspective. “This past Thursday, I attended the Lean Coffee and Intern Networking Event at Southland Industries in Dulles, VA. During the event, I worked with a team of three other interns to write instructions for building a tower with different shaped blocks based on a picture. Our task was to create instructions that anyone would be able to follow to build the tower. We deliberated within our groups and our instructions made sense to us. When the instructor took the picture away, we were still able to build our tower correctly. We then switched with another group, and had to rely on their instructions to build the tower. Because this group’s instructions were detailed and organized, our group was able to build the tower correctly, without the picture. However, the group that attempted to build the tower using my group’s instructions struggled. Our directions, while they made sense to us, lacked detail, and missed important information, mainly where certain shapes should be placed in relation to other shapes. The LCI Last Planner System® is a tool that helps establish a predictable workflow, and as writing the instructions for the block tower taught us, being able to illustrate how something should be assembled is crucial for the success of the construction team. Furthermore, the Last Planner System® is not simply a way to increase efficiency or output, but a method crucial for the successful implementation of any project. After the workshop, I talked to several construction and design interns about their educational and career goals, and how they view Lean principals influencing the industry for years to come. While my career goals may not align perfectly with the field of construction, attending this event was insightful, giving me a look into how Lean principals not only benefit the construction industry, but also how Lean principals can be implemented into any profession.” We thank Ryan for his participation in the event and openly sharing his experience! We also wish Ryan all the best as he returns his focus to pursuing his education at Hendrix College, in Conway, Arkansas.

Could your project benefit from a predictable workflow and reliable results? Then you could use the information from our upcoming Last Planner System® training! Join us for this training where you will learn the five connected planning phases of LPS® and how they improve communication, trust, transparency, and reliability. The course will include simulations to support the benefits of LPS®. Lunch Will Be Provided! Presenter: Sherif Agha, Skanska USA Registration Fee: $25.00 Visitor parking available off of Galleria Drive, behind the building. The building is also walkable from the Tysons Metro station. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/enejKs56

CALLING ALL INTERNS! Join us for an LCI Lean coffee and networking event at Southland Industries’ office! The event will consist of an LCI Lean coffee Last Planner block activity followed by networking. Attendance encouraged for both full-time professionals and interns! The event will be held in person at Southland Industries’ office in Dulles, VA. Paid parking available outside Southland Industries’ office Appetizers/Drinks Will Be Provided! Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/eHCnrWBc

Have you ever had questions or ideas you wanted to share with code officials or inspectors? Join us for this month's joint event with the Maryland Building Officials Association (MBOA). This hybrid event is aimed at having an open conversation with the MBOA members to better understand how we can all better the construction industry. Come prepared with questions! We will aim to have this forum style discussion occur twice a year (or even quarterly). Let’s work together with MBOA to drive successful projects! Speakers: Kathryn Jacob, Senior Preconstruction Manager - Barton Malow Company Jared Baughman, Project Manager - Southland Industries Paid parking available for in-person attendees. Lunch/Breakfast Will Be Provided! Register here for free: https://lnkd.in/e-9RXptC

We had a great kickoff to our inaugural book club this morning and it's not too late to join us! We're reading Radical Candor and having virtual conversations this Summer and into the Fall. Join us on the Bookclubs platform here: https://lnkd.in/eetQGwTr

Join us for our next session of Lean Learning! The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter. Its purpose is to provide just enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion amongst the participants. This topic focuses on The 8 Wastes as relevant to the design and construction industry. Participants will learn the definition of waste and descriptions of each of the 8 Wastes with examples for further exploration. Learning will include a before and after waste walk video example. This is a hybrid event - platform link will be emailed separately. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided for onsite participants. Garage parking - $14 Metro accessible - Ballston-MU station Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTBANEUt

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our A3 Thinking Lean Learning Series! We had a great event and shared a lot of great thoughts on how A3s can help us make better decisions. Attendees divided into smaller groups and put the A3 learning to immediate practice by using it to select a prime vacation destination. 🏖 Below you can see some of the ways A3 thinking (on the right) can create better outcomes than traditional decision making (on the left). Want to learn more? Join us at our next Lean Coffee and share your ideas and questions!

Join us on February 29th for a Lean Learning Series event on A3 Thinking. In this facilitated discussion-oriented event, participants will learn the definition of an A3 and hear an explanation on each step of the A3 format and how A3 thinking facilitates collaborative problem solving. Registration is FREE! Garage parking - $14 Metro accessible - Ballston-MU station Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided for onsite participants. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdchc_M8

Join us for a Lean Coffee at the LCI Main Office to kick off the new year! Let us know how your Community of Practice can support your Lean endeavors. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned. Come meet your CoP Core Group, find out what's in store for 2024, and network with like-minded professionals. We look forward to seeing you! Registration is free. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dsA9aTM7

Join us for a Lean Coffee at the LCI Main Office to kick off the new year! Let us know how your Community of Practice can support your Lean endeavors. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned. Come meet your CoP Core Group, find out what's in store for 2024, and network with like-minded professionals. We look forward to seeing you! Registration is free. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dsA9aTM7