Silent Auction

At this year’s LCI Congress in New Orleans, Lean Construction Institute introduces the 1st silent auction to benefit unCommon Construction.

What is unCommon Construction?

As a New Orleans charity, unCommon Construction serves youth from local high schools. Young people interested in the design and construction industry earn hourly pay and school internship credits for building a house in a semester. With the revenue from each project, apprentices earn a matching “Equity Award Scholarship” for further education, industry certifications or the tools needed for long-term employment.

Auction Schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 18: Auction begins during the Exhibit Hall Sneak Peek Reception
Wednesday, Oct. 19 to Thursday, Oct. 20: Bidding is on-going
Thursday, October 20 at 1:00 pm CT: Auction closes
Thursday, Oct. 20 at 3:15 pm CT: Winners announced in the Exhibit Hall
Auction winners must pay for winnings before 5:00 pm CT on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the LCI registration desk.

Bids must be in $5.00 increments.

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Auction Items

AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program Registration & AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

Starting Bid: $150.00
Description: One AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program course registration AND a 2nd Generation Apple AirPods Pro
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Apple iPad

Starting Bid: $75.00
Description: 2021 Apple 10.2-inch iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular, 64GB) – Space Gray
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Bosch ½ in Hammer Drill/Driver – HDH 361-01

Starting Bid: $99.00
Description: Cordless hammer drills spin their bits and vibrate them at high speed and low impact to drill small-diameter holes in asphalt, brick, cinder block, tile, and light concrete. This hammer-and-rotate action cuts holes in masonry more cleanly and easily than drilling alone. Also known as hammer drill drivers, they have a rotate-only mode to drill wood, metal, plastic, and other non-concrete materials. They are used in applications that require more power than a standard drill but don’t require the large-diameter bits and heavy impact of rotary or demolition hammers. These cordless hammer drills operate in areas without access to wired power, eliminate the tripping hazard of a cord, and run on brand-specific batteries.
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Bosch Laser Measure – GLM 50 C

Starting Bid: $39.00
Description: The Bluetooth®-compatible Bosch GLM 50 C Laser Distance Meter can be paired with the free Bosch MeasureOn app for expanded versatility and functionality, including project overviews with floor plans, photos, and notes. All on-board functions can all be controlled from the easy-to-use keypad; real-time measurements are displayed on the easy-to-read illuminated color display
• All-around soft grip helps protecting unit
• Up to 10,000 measurements per battery supply
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JBL Flip 5 Portable Waterproof Speaker

Starting Bid: $75.00
Description: This lightweight Bluetooth speaker goes anywhere. Bad weather? Not to worry. With its waterproof design, you can rock out to our signature sound rain or shine. Move more. Pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to create a bigger party. Enjoy more than 12 hours of play time for your favorite music.
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Lean Library

Starting Bid: $35.00
Description: The Lean Library is comprised of books donated by seasoned Lean practitioners and leaders. The books these individuals have donated sparked inspiration for them on their Lean journey and they are passing that knowledge forward!The proceeds from the Lean Library will benefit unCommon construction. unCommon Construction uses the build process to empower youth with the skills, network, experience, and resources to lead the workforce. unCommon apprentices are high school students who apply to join a diverse team to earn hourly pay and school credit for building a house or another project together. The revenue from each project is used to match apprentices’ earnings with an “Equity Award” scholarship for further education and career opportunities.
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Lean Starter Kit

Starting Bid: $49.00
Description: Lean starts with people and we’d like to help you focus on yours. This item includes:

8 copies of either This is Lean or The Lean Builder
4 virtually facilitated Study Action Team sessions with a coach of your choice
- Andy Fulton (California)
- David MacKay (North Carolina)
- Christian Pikel (Virginia)
- John Zachara (Chicago)
1 Pull Kit ($330 value) – with 20+ colors of 4″ post its, sharpies, and handy items to make your first session a success!

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Super Off-Road Solar Powered Bank

Starting Bid: $25.00
Description: This IP65 water/dust-proof 12,000 mAh solar power bank is the rugged and powerful outdoor workmate you’ve been looking for to accompany you on your journeys. Let Super Off-Road soak up the sun to recharge and then you don’t have to worry about remembering to pack those cables. Simply wirelessly charge your device equipped with wireless charging technology. Equipped with built-in NTC overheating protection and FOD (Foreign Object Detection).
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Villego^® Kit

Starting Bid: $250.00
Description: Lean Construction requires and builds a different system of collaboration and project management. To really make Lean work, it is important that your whole team understand the essence of Lean Construction and of Last Planner System®️. This Villego® kit provides a strong simulation and can be a core part of your team’s Last Planner System® training.What is in the Villego^® Kit?

Instruction manual (in English)
Laminated instructions for each role
An excel file for calculating scores
Personal protective equipment
Site safety marking
6 colors of stickies
Lego bricks
Skip/dumpster for waste
Copies of consumables sufficient for the first use
A USB stick containing PDF copies of all printed consumables so that you can reprint as required

Villego^® Kit to be shipped to winner of Silent Auction.
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