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.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of IGLC17 |
| Subtitle of host publication | 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction |
| Pages | 53-66 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 13 Jul 2009 → 19 Jul 2009 Conference number: 17 |
Conference
| Conference | 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction |
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| Abbreviated title | IGLC17 |
| Country/Territory | Taiwan, Province of China |
| City | Taipei |
| Period | 13/07/09 → 19/07/09 |