Explore the Origins and Future of Lean Construction

Join LCI New England for a special in-person workshop with Dr. Glenn Ballard, one of the founders of Lean Construction and a co-founder of both the Lean Construction Institute and the International Group for Lean Construction. Glenn will share the origins of Lean Construction, the creation of the Last Planner System®, and his hopes for the future of the movement.

Practitioner leaders Josh DiGloria and Cade Keyes will connect Glenn's ideas to implementation, sharing best-in-class practices for applying Lean and the Last Planner System on real projects. Participants will also take part in hands-on activities focused on key parts of the Last Planner System.

Participants will:

• Learn how Lean Construction and the Last Planner System developed and how these support projects succeed.
• See practical examples of Last Planner System implementation on real projects.
• Participate in hands-on activities that make the system easier to understand and apply.
• Consider how Lean Construction can continue evolving to meet the industry's future needs.

After the workshop, attendees are invited to a Peruvian-flavor happy hour featuring a special cultural presentation by Pumawari Tusuy Boston in honor of Glenn's contribution to the industry.

Glenn Ballard, PhD, is one of the founders of Lean Construction and a co-founder of the Lean Construction Institute and the International Group for Lean Construction. He developed the Last Planner System and has spent decades advancing theory and practice in production planning, project delivery, and collaborative work. His research and teaching have influenced Lean practitioners around the world.

Josh DiGLoria, is a Lean leader with DPR Construction who supports project teams in applying Lean principles and the Last Planner System to improve planning, coordination, and reliable workflow. He brings practical project experience and will share examples of best-in-class implementation from real construction projects.

Cade Keyes is a Superintendent and Lean leader with DPR Construction who works with project teams to strengthen planning, collaboration, and production-system performance. He brings practical experience implementing Lean and the Last Planner System and will help connect the workshop concepts to real project conditions and everyday field execution.

Parking available on the premises.

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