Introducing last planner - Finnish experiences

Koskenvesa, A; Koskela, LJ

Abstract

The Last Planner method1 represents a radically different manner of controlling production in construction. Even if its benefits are widely observed, it is also a common observation that the introduction of the Last Planner method to a site, into a company or into a country is not an easy and uncomplicated task. This paper reports on the experiences and lessons gained during the introduction of the Last Planner to Finland. A simplified explanation of Last Planner is presented. The experiences and lessons gained are contrasted with those presented in prior literature.

Citation

Koskenvesa, A., & Koskela, L. Introducing last planner - Finnish experiences. Presented at 11th Joint CIB International Symposium - Combining Forces., Helsinki, Finland

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 11th Joint CIB International Symposium - Combining Forces.
• Conference Location: Helsinki, Finland
• Publication Date: Jun 13, 2005
• Deposit Date: Jun 21, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Keywords: Last Planner System, production control, implementation
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