San Diego

LCI Community of Practice

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San Diego, CA

If you are interested in learning more about Lean project delivery, join the more than 600 professionals that have participated and learned from events hosted by the San Diego Community of Practice since 2007. The CoP offers a learning program every other month that covers a Lean-related topic, project, or subject matter including interactive simulations. 

Our Impact

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If you are new to Lean, the CoP provides a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn more about Lean practices on capital project planning, design, fabrication and construction. If you are a seasoned Lean practitioner, consider sharing your knowledge with the greater San Diego community. To learn more contact Thais Alves or Yvette Wu.

Core Members

San Diego CoP
2021-22
  • Leader - Yvette Wu, HMC Architects
  • Vice Leader - John Turner, Gafcon
  • Events Leader, Leader Emeritus - Thais Alves, San Diego State University
  • Leader Emeritus - Dan Shirkey, Balfour Beatty
  • Leader Emeritus - Dave Umstot, Umstot Solutions
  • Member - Chad Closs, Degenkolb
  • Member - Paul Ericson, Stantec
  • Member - Steve Wilson, HMC Architects
  • Member - Amy Engel, University of California San Diego
  • Member - Pam Hermosillo, Sundt
  • Member - Dustin Eccles, University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
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Field Crew Huddle

Explore the Field Crew Huddle website to see how community of practice members are contributing to a platform for sharing methods, improvements and lessons learned on project sites or shops. Want to be featured? Now accepting submissions.

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Upcoming Local Events

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Upcoming National Events

05
Fri
Sep

Introduction to the Last Planner System®

Webinar
06
Thu
Nov

Two Lean Coaches Analyze LPS® Successes/Failures

Webinar