Lean Construction Institute (US)

Join LCI and Eric Lusis from Aecon Group Inc. as we discuss the What, the Why, and the How of Gemba Walks. We will also explore real-world examples of Gemba Walks in both design and construction settings, along with the organizational improvements they enable.  

🚧 Women in Construction Week Spotlight 🚧 Meet Kristin Moreland, LCI-CPC-SME—a Lean leader whose journey began on a job site in Portland, where hands-on experience and trade competitions sparked her passion for continuous improvement. “I created several Lean ideas, earning trophies and rewards with my team.” Now a member of her company’s Kaizen Gang, she helps drive Lean practices that inspire employees and industry partners. Her best career advice? “Never give up even when times get tough. You learn from each failure, grow, and inspire others to always strive to be the best you can be.” In a male-dominated industry, Kristin has earned respect through direct communication and collaboration. “I strive to make projects excellent in all aspects—working with designers, trades, and owners while ensuring a safe place to be heard and respected.” To hear more from Kristin and our other female certificants, check out our blog in the link below. https://ow.ly/8ZT450VaoKC #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek25 #LeanConstruction #LCICertification #WICWeek25 #WICWeek #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #NAWIC #LeanLeadership

🌟 Women in Construction Week Spotlight 🌟 Meet Margarett Buschkamp, LCI-CPC, a dedicated leader in Lean Construction! “I started my Lean journey while working for a design-build firm with a healthcare provider in San Francisco. This experience fundamentally transformed my perspective, highlighting inefficiencies and waste in the industry.” On overcoming challenges, Margarett shares, “Many organizations, like individuals, struggle to sustain improvements. To overcome this, changes must become part of our identity or culture. Treat the change as essential, not doing it would be going against who we are and integrate it into established processes and habits.” 🙌 Join us in celebrating Margarett and all the phenomenal women shaping the future of construction! To hear more from Margarett and our other female certificants, check out our blog in the link below. https://ow.ly/1ywH50VaoyK #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek25 #LeanConstruction #LCICertification #WICWeek25 #WICWeek #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #NAWIC #LeanLeadership

Lean Construction isn’t just a methodology—it’s a mindset. And the best way to truly integrate Lean principles into your work? Learn from others who are on the same journey. That’s where LCI’s Communities of Practice (CoPs) come in. These local groups bring together Lean thinkers, industry experts, and hands-on practitioners to share insights, tackle challenges, and push the industry forward—together. The best Lean learning happens in the field—don’t do it alone! ✅ Expand your Lean knowledge with real-world case studies ✅ Connect with local industry professionals who get it ✅ Learn & apply best practices to improve project outcomes If you’d like to know more about our Community of Practice, hit us up in the comments below! And be sure to follow this page to be the first to hear about our local events!

🎥 Women in Construction Week Spotlight Meet Virginia Cosgriff, LCI-CPC-SME—her passion for efficiency started in high school and shaped her path into industrial engineering and operational excellence. In this video, she shares her journey in Lean, the challenges she’s faced, and why confidence is key for women in the industry. Hear Virginia’s insights and the lessons that continue to drive her success. Want to hear more from our female certificants? Check out our blog in the link below. https://ow.ly/cYST50VanWl #WomenInConstruction #LeanConstruction #LCICertification #Confidence #OperationalExcellence

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🚧 Women in Construction Week Spotlight 🚧 Meet Bernita Beikmann, FAIA, EDAC, LSSBB, LCI-CPD-SME—her Lean journey began when a client introduced it on a project, sparking opportunities to apply Lean on future work. Since then, she’s been committed to helping teams embrace new ways of working. “It is always a challenge to introduce new ways of working, especially to highly effective teams. But by building trust, sharing case studies, and encouraging them to try one small change—especially one that solves an issue for them—you can open the door to bigger transformations.” Her best career advice? “Be authentic.” To hear more from Bernita and our other female certificants, check out our blog in the link below. https://ow.ly/ekMe50VanAh #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek25 #LeanConstruction #LCICertification #WICWeek25 #WICWeek #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #NAWIC #LeanLeadership

👷♀️Women in Construction Week Spotlight 👷♀️ Meet Emily Lowe, LCI-CPC, LCI-CPD-SME, CM-Lean —a leader in Lean who is passionate about inspiring and coaching teams to embrace continuous improvement. “Change can be uncomfortable, but learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. The only constant in life is change, and if you’re not willing to adapt, you risk being left behind.” Emily also shares how helping teams grow in their Lean journey isn’t always easy. “Early in my career, I felt defeated when people reverted to traditional methods because ‘doing Lean’ felt too uncomfortable. Now, I meet people where they are and challenge them to push their thinking just beyond comfortable—because that’s where real transformation happens.” Emily’s commitment to guiding others through change is helping shape the future of Lean in the industry. To hear more from Emily and our other female certificants, check out our blog in the link below. https://ow.ly/6zk850VamFg #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek25 #LeanConstruction #LCICertification #WICWeek25 #WICWeek #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #NAWIC #LeanLeadership