Taft partner Joseph A. Cleves, Jr. will present at the meeting of the AACE International and the Lean Construction Institute on May 3 at the Proctor & Gamble Plaza in Cincinnati. His topic will be “Integrated Project Delivery” (“IPD”), a process uniquely suited to put lean construction principles into practice, along with lean construction practices designed to maximize value and minimize waste throughout the construction process. Cleves, a partner in Taft’s Construction and Real Estate groups who is recognized nationwide for his IPD experience, will be presenting and leading a pull planning simulation at the meeting.

The program is free with a reservation (RSVP required). Please contact Mike Downing, CPE – President, at mdowning@hixson-inc.com to register. For more information, click here.

About AACE International
AACE International provides members with the skills and knowledge to improve the predictability of cost and schedule performance across the entire life cycle of their assets, programs and projects. Members work in a variety of areas, including project/program management, estimating, planning and scheduling, cost engineering, decision and risk management, earned value and claims and disputes.

About the Lean Construction Institute (“LCI”)
Members of the Lean Construction Institute are trained to search out the causes and consequences of unpredictable workflow. LCI establishes a common vocabulary, explores basic research opportunities, enhances educational offerings and explores best practices for Lean Construction through its Communities of Practice (CoPs).