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Lean Construction Institute

Nor-Cal Chapter

Bay Area Branch

presents

Program Title:     

The Basics of Relational Contracting for Lean Projects

Speaker:               

Dawn Balzarano, McDonough, Holland & Allen  

Abstract:

For the kick off to our 3^rd quarter theme on “Optimizing the Team”, Dawn Balzarano with McDonough, Holland, and Allen will be discussing the basics of relational contracting and major features of Sutter Health's Integrated Form of Agreement ("IFOA") as a means for setting the foundation for team optimization, aligned behavior, and shared risk & reward on capital projects.

Dawn will later be joined by members of various projects that have or are currently using the IFOA from different segments of the supply chain to discuss how they have educated the project members on the unique aspects of the IFOA and how it has changed their behaviors on the project and the successes and challenges faced with this alternative contractual method.

In keeping with our standard processes, the presentation will be followed with takeaways and question and answer sessions with Dawn and the other project team members.

Date and Time: 

 Wednesday, August 11, 2010, from 6-9pm

Early Registration / Cancellation Deadline: Friday, August 6, 2010. 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.

Late Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 12, 2010.  Available after closing of regular registration.

Value-Added Proposition (i.e., how it benefits attendees)  

For audience members new to the Lean community, they will gain a basic understanding of one of the primary methods of contracting for a Lean project.  More experienced audience members will have a refresher, as well as an opportunity to contribute their perspective on IFOAs.

**Recommended Reading:

"The Integrated Agreement for Lean Project Delivery", William A. Lichtig. http://www.mhalaw.com/mha/newsroom/articles/ABA_IntegratedAgmt.pdf

Agenda:
1) Introductions: Welcome to LCI – NorCal Chapter
2) Salad Chat: Topic to be presented at meeting
3) Introductions and Share Salad Chat Highlights: A "lightning round" report-out of your table’s lessons observations
4) Featured Program
5) Key Takeaways:  A “lightning round” to share your key takeaways about the program.
6) Questions: A “lightning round” to ask questions about the featured program.  Presenter to Respond.
7) Next meeting overview
8) Training opportunities – Coming events
9) Plus / Delta: Feedback to improve each meeting.

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  

Next Meeting:           Wednesday, September 8, 2010 (Union City, CA)

Registration Assistance:  nor-cal-support@leanconstruction.org

**Special Registration Discounts: 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 $200. 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