Lean Construction Institute

Arizona Community of Practice (CoP)

presents

Program:              

Lean and BIM

Speakers:         

Abstract:

The program will include a presentation on BIM and Lean and then a panel discussion on lessons learned from BIM and Lean– what has worked and hasn’t.

Date and Time:    

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:25 pm 

(Meet and greet from 5:00 - 6:00) 

**See Registration/Cancellation Deadline below**  

Interactive Agenda:

• 5:00-6:00:  Meet and Greet
• 6:00-6:05:  Intro by Brett Helm / DPR Construction
• 6:05-7:00:  Lightning Round during dinner: Share a Lean learning experience at your dinner  table
• 7:00-8:00:  BIM and Lean with Q&A
• 8:00-8:15:  Lightning Round for Guest Discussion at Each Table
  
• 8:15-8:25   Closing with Overview of Upcoming Event

Speaker Bio

Greg Martin / The Weitz Company / LEED AP is a Project Manager in the Virtual Design & Construction/BIM role for The Weitz Company.  Greg has been with Weitz for 7 years and during that time has worked on multiple Senior Living Retirement Communities.  Greg has been in his current role as VDC/BIM Project Manager for almost two years.

 Doug Sexton, AIA, LEED AP,  is a Senior Associate at Todd & Associates, Inc. – Architects and Planners in Phoenix, Arizona.  Mr. Sexton has been practicing architecture in Arizona for over 35 years and the last 8 years specializing in Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

 Jim Yechout / The Weitz Company is a Project Superintendent for the Weitz Company.  Jim is from Omaha Nebraska and has spent his 7 years with Weitz specializing in Senior Living projects, including Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, Sagewood and Maravilla Scottsdale.  Jim oversees the field operations work and its integration with BIM and Lean practices. 

Cory Yeager / Midstate Mechanical is an HVAC CAD Virtual Designer for Midstate Mechanical, Inc. With over 12 years HVAC experience  he is responsible for the coordination and drafting of HVAC systems. He takes drawings from the point of contract drawings to fabrication, coordination and installation drawings using the CAD-Duct program for prefabrication and coordination. Cory’s CAD knowledge includes: Navisworks, Architectural Desktop 2004-2011, PM 2000 and CAD-DUCT and he is certified in Auto-CAD.  He stays current in the latest technology of 3D CAD with his active participation in the TSI and Navisworks User Groups.

This will be the 8th meeting of the Arizona LCI Chapter meeting.  Please join us in shaping the chapter and learning how Lean can help your construction business. 

Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting http://www.leanconstruction.org 

Early Registration / Cancellation Deadline:  Friday, February 11,  2011. There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and dinner. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early! We cannot keep costs reasonable and caterers cannot plan their food without sufficient notice.

Registration Assistance:  lci-arizona@leanconstruction.org

** Special Registration Discount: If you are not an LCI Member, you may sign up today at the LCI Member rate for this event if you purchase a one-year individual membership for $250. Go to: http://lci-individual-membership.eventbrite.com/  to read about the benefits and sign up today. Then, enter the words "New Member" when prompted for your “individual membership number” while signing up for this event at the LCI Member rate. Thanks!

Individual LCI Members may bring one guest to each LCI event at the Member Rate. Corporate LCI Members may bring any guest at the LCI Member Rate, including employees, clients, trade partners, etc. Need help looking up your individual membership number? Please contact membership@leanconstruction.org

Greg Martin - Modeling PM (Weitz)

Jim Yechout - Project Superintendent (Weitz)

Cory Yeager - HVAC Designer (Midstate Mechanical, Inc.)

Doug Secton - Senior Associate, AIA, Leed AP (Todd & Associates, Architects and Planners)