Module 1 | What is Lean? - 1.0 PDH (LA CES/non-HSW)

Only available as part of a package

This session introduces Lean Project Delivery as relevant to the design and construction industry, compares conventional delivery with Lean delivery outcomes, and describes the goals and benefits of Lean. With real examples of lean principles and tools used during the design phase on projects you will leave this session with improvements you can bring directly to your projects.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the key principles foundational to Lean, known as the LCI 6 Tenets of Lean.
Understand Lean as a mindset to continuously improve working processes to seek increased productivity and successful project outcomes.
Explore ways to eliminate waste in processes by introducing more cross-functional collaboration, team-wide planning, and holistic decision making.
Learn how to mitigate siloed thinking and re-work that results from conventional project delivery.

Ed Thompson

Director of Business Development

Cherry City Electric

Ed Thompson is the Director of Business Development for Cherry City Electric in Oregon. Ed's experience on many Lean projects in the preconstruction phase for the last 10 years has motivated him to inspire as many people as will listen about the benifits of Lean Construction.

Ed has presented many times at the Lean Construction Institute Congress and also at DBIA and CMAA Focus Conferences. The passion and story telling you will get from attending one of his presentations will be worth your time.

Ed is a Certified Practitioner from the Lean Construction Institute with the LCI-CPC Certification.

Patricia Matamoros, ASLA, SITES AP, WEDG (Moderator)

Resilience & Adaptation Lead

Savino & Miller Design Studio

Patricia Matamoros is a landscape architect bringing seven years of experience in designing large-scale climate-resilient public infrastructure in Miami, a global frontline for sea-level rise. Her award-winning projects, including "The Barnacle Historic State Park Master Plan" and "Miami Baywalk-Riverwalk Design Guidelines," demonstrate her proven expertise in translating climate science into implementable, community-centered solutions. As a licensed architect in Venezuela with five years of experience across Latin America and the Caribbean, Patricia offers critical perspectives on regional adaptation strategies. Former Miami Chair for FLASLA and past Game Changers presenter, she holds SITES AP, Envision SP, and WEDG Associate certifications.