Should You Adopt a Digital Lean Solution?
The decision to make the switch from paper-based planning to a digital Lean solution can be quite complicated. Lean expert Katherine Van Adzin explains.
Last Planner System is project management system used in Lean construction to streamline production and to assure projects are completed on time.
In our Last Planner System category, you’ll find educational blogs designed to help you master this system using first-hand experiences of Lean Construction experts throughout the industry.
Last Planner System Scorekeeping Visualization Methods
The Last Planner System in construction is an essential element in your Lean journey and using a scoreboard is a great way to visualize multiple metrics of the system as well as to help keep the team motivated. Lean expert and co-author of The Lean Builder: A Builder’s Guide to Applying Lean Tools in the Field, Keyan…
Lean Tools to Maximize Value in the Field
Lean Tools such as pull planning, constraint management, and visual communication boards will help in the implementation of The Last Planner System. Lean construction expert and author Keyan Zandy explains.
Root Cause Analysis – 3 Must-Dos after Scoring Percent Plan Complete
Root cause analysis is another key element on your journey in Lean construction using The Last Planner® System. In this blog Lean expert Keyan Zandy explains some of the root causes for missed commitments in construction projects and also provides three tips to help you gain the maximum value from Root Cause Analysis on your jobsite.
Digital Lean Construction – Now Is the Time for Adoption
Digital Lean Construction offers a tangible method for implementing Last Planner System® methodology, prioritizing company-wide planning, check in meetings and continuous learning. Lean Construction expert, Rafael Franca of Robert Bosch Power Tools explains why now is the time for the adoption of Digital Lean in the construction industry.
Last Planner System Implementation in Construction
Last Planner System implementation in construction can be incredibly challenging. That is why Lean expert and author Keyan Zandy recommends that construction teams start small with Lean implementation instead of trying to take on too much too soon. In this piece, Keyan explains how the Daily Huddle is a great first step in the Last Planner System implementation in construction.
Lean Planning for Teams – 5 Things the Army Rangers Can Teach Us
Lean Planning is something we in the construction industry can learn some lessons from the mission planning of the Army Rangers. Brian Winningham of Field Driven Lean explains.
3 Lean Time Management Take-Aways from the Art of the Builder
These are 3 main Lean time management take-aways according to Keyan Zandy from the book, The Art of the Builder – Elevating Construction Superintendents.
5 Challenges for Lean Implementation
5 Challenges for Lean Implementation will help explain the reasons why Lean may be failing on your construction jobsite. Lean expert and author Keyan Zandy explains. 5 Challenges for Lean Implementation – 5 Reasons Lean Is Failing on Your Jobsite I’ve made many mistakes on my Lean journey, but the most considerable detour has involved…
Problem Solving – Firefighter or Arsonist?
In problem solving, the hero firefighters may actually be the arsonists creating the very fires they are putting out. The key on the jobsite is to not start the fire in the first place.