Three reasons Subcontractors love Last Planner®
There are many reasons why subs should be interested in the Last Planner® System. Here are the top three reasons that subcontractors should be equally invested in tackling a project the lean way.
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Evaluating Percent Plan Complete
PPC is a litmus test for productivity because the earlier you know about a missed deadline, the better you can plan to manage it.
How to Make Work Ready
Make work ready planning focuses on looking ahead four to six weeks in the project. You identify any uncompleted tasks that would keep planned work from starting as scheduled. Also known as constraints, we are looking at any directives, resources or prerequisite work not shown on the pull plan schedule. These constraints need to be […]
Pitfalls to Avoid in Weekly Work Planning
The goal is to explore the links between jobs and prevent trade partners from over-committing so you can create a smooth and steady workflow.
Successful Pull Planning
Pull planning relies on the expertise of the people directly responsible for doing the work - from getting information from the last planners to creating an action plan that will be effective moving forward.
Tips for Developing a Strong Milestone Schedule
If you are using the Last Planner® System you already know that the first step of implementation is to create a high- level master schedule identifying your project milestones. A successful Lean build begins with a strong master schedule and smart use of milestones. It sounds relatively simple, but what should your team be thinking […]