Last planner
Journal article
Real-time resource tracking for analyzing value-adding time in construction
Improving the effectiveness of production control has attracted the interest of researchers and lean construction practitioners over recent years, through techniques such as Last Planner System (LPS) and Location-based Management System (LBMS). However, in these techniques, data collection and analysis still remain manual. Remotely locating workers on site has been suggested as a potential technology...
Journal article
Impacts of lean construction on safety systems: a system dynamics approach
Lean construction has been viewed as an effective management approach for reducing the occurrence of no-value or destructive activities, such as wasting resources and safety-related accidents. However, few studies have systematically addressed how and to what extent lean construction practices influence construction safety. To bridge this gap, a conceptual model is developed and validated using...
Journal article
Success factors and barriers of Last Planner System implementation in the Gaza Strip construction industry
This paper investigates the LPC success factors and barriers in Gaza Strip construction industry. The results draw the roadmap for this concept proper implementation in order to address the poor performance problem in Gaza strip construction industry.
Journal article
Are Indonesia contractors ready to implement last planner system? An early investigation
The aim of this exploratory research is to investigate the readiness of LPS implementation for Indonesia's projects.
Conference paper
A lean approach to improve productivity in a coke oven refurbishment project: A case study
This paper presents a 3-phased Lean Construction Project (LCP) implemented in a specialized and integrated service company. The purpose of the LCP was to increase productivity and to re-structure Production Planning and Control routines. It was undertaken by a group of internal and external consultants for a period of four months of workshops and more...