“Habit” with an Excel download
HABIT: How a simple VISUAL CHECKLIST promotes lean behaviors At a follow-up with one of our Last Planner® teams recently,
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Last Planner® System Principles and Rules
(Ballard and Tommelein: Current Process Benchmark for the Last Planner System, Lean Construction Journal 2016 pp 57-89) What do the
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Introduction to 5S
5S is a system for organizing where your work is done, whether that is on a construction site, in an
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What is Lean Construction?
The term ”Lean” came from John Krafcik who was a graduate student at MIT, working for Lean Enterprise Institute founder
Read moreBusiness Case for Lean in Design
“How do design professionals improve client outcomes and maximize design excellence? Designers indicated these two factors were most valuable to
Read moreComparison of Last Planner® in Construction vs Design
We’re often asked “What are the basic differences between Last Planner(R) in Construction vs in Design?” The process itself is
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How to Make Reliable Commitments
Your work flow as a team requires that each team member make reliable commitments to each other, day by day.
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The Last Planner System® Standard Reasons for Variance In Design.
A key component of using the Last Planner System involves the team holding themselves accountable for missed commitments. When there
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Using Last Planner System® in Design
Recent research shows that rework can account for between 2 – 12% of total project costs and up to 50%
Read moreWhat is Target value Delivery?
Target Value Delivery (TVD) Explained TVD has become an essential project delivery tool where the owner and the design-build team
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