The Last Planner system was initially focused only on production control functions, trying to improve the match between SHOULD and CAN, CAN and WILL, and WILL and DID. A partial specification of SHOULD was introduced into Last Planner practice in 1998 with the pull planning of phase schedules. The next logical extension of Last Planner...

Several methods exist for design management such as Agile project management, the Last Planner System, and configuration in diverse variants. Construction can be realized using different degrees of pre-engineering i.e. different production strategies, which can affect the design management method. The research aim is to describe different design management methods and discuss their capacity to...

Many parties to the construction process have implemented lean construction practices to improve efficiency within their respective scopes of work. Academics have researched a wide range of these applications in an effort to assess barriers, benefits, and other associated impacts. One area of construction that is currently under-represented in lean literature is finishing contractors. The...

The methods of Takt Planning and Control are applied in many companies. When conducting trainings with employees, subcontractors and clients the topic of Lean Construction is often imparted. The difficulty often lies in teaching abstract concepts to participants in a way that is clear and that reflects reality. A simulation game supports teaching, by its...

Construction projects, particularly megaprojects, tend to frequently fail in satisfying their budget, schedule, quality, and safety objectives. Two of the most notable systems that have been developed to enhance project performance are the Last Planner System and Location-Based Management System. This paper builds on combining these two systems through proposing an integrative production system that...