Last planner system : experiences from pilot implementation in the Middle East

Alsehaimi, AO; Tzortzopoulos, P; Koskela, LJ

Abstract

The work described in this paper is devoted to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing Last Planner to improve construction planning practice in Saudi construction industry. Firstly, the primary results of implementing Last Planner System (LPS) in two construction projects in Saudi Arabia are presented. Action research strategy was undertaken with different data collection methods employed included interviews, observation and survey questionnaire. Secondly, benefits gained in terms of improving construction management practice are presented, the critical success factors for LPS implementation are discussed, and potential barriers for implementing LPS revealed from the studies are presented. The results demonstrated numerous benefits were gained in terms of improving construction planning and site management. The fact that the structural work in one of the sites finished two weeks ahead of schedule is a clear evident of this improvement. However, there are some potential barriers reported which hindered the achievement of full potentials of LPS. Finally, a comparison between the outcome of this study and some previous studies on Last Planner in other countries is briefly carried out.

Citation

Alsehaimi, A., Tzortzopoulos, P., & Koskela, L. Last planner system : experiences from pilot implementation in the Middle East. Presented at 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
• Conference Location: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
• End Date: Jul 17, 2009
• Publication Date: Jul 15, 2009
• Deposit Date: Aug 12, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Keywords: Action Research, Construction Industry in Saudi Arabia, Construction Planning, Critical Success Factors and Barriers, Last Planner System.
• Publisher URL: https://iglc.net/Papers/Details/621
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