Introduction to the Last Planner System

The Last Planner System allows teams to identify constraints early on, and clear them so that the work can flow with no disruptions. It raises the accountability of all participants, and it eliminates rework, waiting, and other wastes. Everybody wins. Workers are happy when they complete their work efficiently. Managers are happy when their projects run more smoothly. Owners are happy when everything is completed on schedule and on budget. And you earn the profit you anticipated. Unified Works provides the knowledge and experience needed to get teams working effectively, and getting projects completed as planned. Our background in general and specialty contracting allows us to understand the practical side of the industry and relate just about any lean concept to real world problems.

[@leanteam9488]

Excellent, concise overview of the Last Planner System. Thanks!

[@suytryseng2274]

Could you please share any books of Last Planner System?

[@kevinblackwell7134]

Does any of this process happen within a software program?

[@ejodonnell-lines9367]

Kevin - LPS is a formalization of the process to manage construction. There are plenty of software systems that can help aid in this (such as scheduling software or 3D modeling software), but there isn't a software program specific to LPS.

[@dougphillips8474]

Check out TouchPlan

[@jamond1]

@@ejodonnell-lines9367 So does it mean LPS is like a planning or thinking process instead of a technology like BIM?

[@ejodonnell-lines9367]

@@jamond1 Essentially, yes. LPS is a way of thinking/managing the job where BIM is a software that can help with that effort.