On the Brink of the Lean Revolution

24th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC)

July 18-24, 2016 – A week filled with Lean Design and Construction events!

Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115

Founded in 1993, the IGLC (www.iglc.net) is an international network of researchers from practice and academia in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) who feel that the practice, education, and research of the AEC industry have to be radically renewed in order to respond to the global challenges ahead.

Annual conferences are the main activity of the IGLC, and their locations rotate amongst the continents. IGLC was held in Brazil in 2013, Norway in 2014, and Australia in 2015. Next year, IGLC will be held in Crete and there will be a proposal to hold IGLC in India in 2018.

Here is your chance to participate in the international dialogue about the lessons learned from recent challenges and solutions that have emerged in Lean Design and Construction practice! We hope you will join us in Boston to hear the following diverse perspectives from New England, across the US, and abroad!

Monday, July 18, 2016 – IGLC 24 Gemba Walks / Unconference!
In the morning, join us for Gemba job site and office visits to local projects and firms. In the afternoon, join us for a Lean Unconference in which the session topics and activities are proposed by the attendees. An unconference provides an opportunity for every attendee to shape and lead the event! Additional details are at: http://iglc2016.com/events/gemba-walks-unconference/

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 – IGLC 24 "Advances in Lean Design & Construction Practice from New England, across the US, and Abroad"
With at least 10 sessions and 18 speakers confirmed already, this full-day event will feature a rich discussion about what it takes to lead, implement, and sustain a Lean transformation within our organizations and on projects. Additional details are at: http://iglc2016.com/events/advances-lean-practice/

Wed-Fri, July 20-22, 2016 – IGLC 24 Research Conference
With over 150 papers and posters submitted from at least 15 countries, this year’s research conference will feature presentations during plenary, parallel, and poster sessions for accepted papers and posters.Additional details are at: http://iglc2016.com/events/research-conference/ 

Sat-Sun, July 23-24, 2016 – IGLC 24 Summer School
The Summer School will provide an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback from a panel of senior Lean Construction academics. There are still a few spots left to present! Additional details are at: http://iglc2016.com/events/summer-school/