- Key feature supports planning of project phases by lean construction teams
Nialli Inc., a visual collaboration company, announces integrated phase pull functionality in Nialli Visual Planner that lets construction teams take milestones from their master schedule and plan project phases months in advance. This establishes the activities required to meet milestone deadlines and identifies constraints that block work from being completed on time and on budget. Nialli Visual Planner brings the analog Last Planner System (LPS) into a digital environment that better supports team discussions to address constraints, eliminate waste and optimize the project schedule. Results from the phase pull plan created in Nialli Visual Planner are easily transitioned into the team’s digital weekly work plan, and teams have the flexibility of having any combination of colocated and remote participants during phase and weekly planning sessions.
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The phase pull feature in Nialli Visual Planner helps users define the scope, sequence and duration of an upcoming project phase in a flexible workspace and then translate the activities into weekly plans, all within Nialli Visual Planner. Traditionally, phase planning is conducted using analog tools such as whiteboards, sticky notes and markers, independent from the weekly planning. Nialli Visual Planner saves time, eliminates waste and increases transparency compared to traditional paper-based processes. The phase pull planning module was developed following the same methodology as that used to develop the core of the application – in close collaboration with both end users and lean experts to understand their needs. By observing live sessions with teams using a variety of both analog and digital tools, key elements were incorporated into the phase pull module design and improved the transition into the weekly plans.
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“Phase pull planning is essential in lean construction and an important factor in project success,” said Nancy Knowlton, Nialli’s CEO. “We are excited to transition this activity from its paper-based roots into a digital space that will save time and improve effectiveness for Nialli Visual Planner customers.”
