What is Lean Construction?
The term ”Lean” came from John Krafcik who was a graduate student at MIT, working for Lean Enterprise Institute founder
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Author: Andy Fulton
Business 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
Read MoreUsing 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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How to Lead a Pull Plan Session
Around 15% of builders are using Pull Planning (although only 9% are using the full LastPlanner® System) on at least
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Big Room Setup – What to Consider
The “Big Room” has become an essential component of successful design teams and design build teams. It is a community
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How to get 87% Success in Last Planner®
Keywords: Lean, Last Planner®, pull planning, Implementation Strategy, facilitation, training,outcomes, success. Project teams who implement Last Planner® System with a
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