Implementation of the Last Planner System in a Construction Company

Description: This project is focused on changing the traditional Ecuadorian manner of construction by implementing the last planner system in the building stage. Last planner system is a practical application of the methodology lean construction. First, a literature review will present the importance of changing the methodology and strategies of construction as this is one of the areas that contribute to the development of the country with its earnings. Also, to comprehend and analyse the current production process, seeking the activities that do not add value to the product, wastes, bottle necks, and the perception and attitude of workers with this traditional way of working. In this stage it is necessary to measure production times. Second, a literature review of Lean Construction`s methodology and its practical tool of last planner system will be done in order to have the key points of how to implement this new procedure. Furthermore, start implementing the practice. Analyze the reaction and attitude of workers during and after the change. Also, measure the new production times. Finally, there will be an analysis of the obtained data for comparing the production before and after the application of this innovative approach and also find the difference in worker`s perception and attitude.

Topic: LAST PLANNER SYSTEM
PERCENT OF PLAN COMPLETE
INDUSTRIA DE LA CONSTRUCCI?N
INGENIER?A CIVIL

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