Shehab, L.; Al Hattab, M.; Khalife, S.; El Samad, G.; Abbas, Y.; Hamzeh, F. Last Planner System Framework to Assess Planning Reliability in Architectural Design. Buildings2023, 13, 2684.
Shehab, L.; Al Hattab, M.; Khalife, S.; El Samad, G.; Abbas, Y.; Hamzeh, F. Last Planner System Framework to Assess Planning Reliability in Architectural Design. Buildings 2023, 13, 2684.
Shehab, L.; Al Hattab, M.; Khalife, S.; El Samad, G.; Abbas, Y.; Hamzeh, F. Last Planner System Framework to Assess Planning Reliability in Architectural Design. Buildings2023, 13, 2684.
Shehab, L.; Al Hattab, M.; Khalife, S.; El Samad, G.; Abbas, Y.; Hamzeh, F. Last Planner System Framework to Assess Planning Reliability in Architectural Design. Buildings 2023, 13, 2684.
Abstract
The Last Planner System (LPS) aims to enhance planning reliability by reducing variability in construction processes. While LPS applications have been explored in construction and detailed design, its application in architectural design remains underrepresented due to its abstract nature. This study addresses this gap by proposing an LPS framework tailored for architectural design, utilizing LPS metrics to assess planning reliability. Key issues hindering formal planning methods' implementation are identified, and relevant LPS principles are aligned with these challenges, culminating in a conceptual LPS model designed for architectural projects. Building upon the conceptual model, an implementation model is then developed and put into practice within an architectural design company in the United States, resulting in measured improvements in planning reliability and responsiveness. Additionally, it unveils hidden challenges associated with emerging tasks, guiding future design process enhancements. This study demonstrates how tracking design planning performance with LPS metrics can promote LPS adoption in architectural design, offering a benchmark for necessary interventions to achieve desired performance in architectural design.
Keywords
architectural design management; lean design; Last Planner System®; reliable workflow; planning and control
Subject
Engineering, Civil Engineering
Copyright:
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