LCI San Antonio CoP

Lean Construction Institute (LCI) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1997. The Institute operates as a catalyst to transform the industry though lean project  delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. We have these broad goals:

Transform design and construction

Promote ever-wider acceptance and use of lean principles, practices and tools on design and delivery of projects

Set standards for lean performance

Common language and fundamental principles

Basic practices

Provide education for lean project delivery

Awareness, learning and understanding of tools and techniques

Catalyst for action

Conduct research to promote continuous improvement

Robust program of basic and applies research evaluation

Translate findings into transformational tools & techniques

Sponsor Communities of Practice for continuous learning and application

Established in major markets nationwide, expanding into new areas over time

Developing strong ties with academic and industry organizations

Expanding understanding of Lean: fostering networking and mentoring

The San Antonio Community of Practice (CoP) of LCI provides local lean support to owners, architects and designers, engineers, contractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers. We invite owners and project delivery team members to meet together as a Community of Practice to learn, share, and develop a lean community in San Antonio. As a regional forum for conversations among practitioners, the CoP will help create a new common sense for the AEC industry as LCI continues to build knowledge in design and construction.