Build the path to success with First Planner System.®
We use our time in design & Pre-construction to setup the right lean project management system.
-
Design & Pre-Construction
-
Proposal Phase
-
Build The Pre-con Team
-
Adapt & Enable Design
-
Plan With Builders
-
Prepare to Start Strong
-
-
The Production System
-
The Team
-
The Plan
-
The Supply Chain
-
The Culture
-
Training
-
General overview
The Integrated Production Control System™ has three components: The First Planner System™, the Last Planner® System, and The Takt Production System®. They cover the planning of a project, the project systems for running a lean project, and scheduling/controlling a project. Each system must be understood independently, and as it relates to the other two. Only when you are operating with the Integrated Production Control System™, unifying all phases and teams, are you able to reduce variation to the point of no impact, control the flow, and predict project success.
Integrated production
control system™ (IPCS™)
- Utilizes Lean Management Principles to facilitate effective project planning.
- Engages key stakeholders at the start of the planning cycle to ensure comprehensive pre-construction planning.
- Focuses on optimizing project processes for improved project outcomes.
- Incorporates visual management tools to enhance communication and transparency during planning stages.
- Employs continuous improvement techniques to refine planning processes based on real-time feedback.
- Implements a scheduling methodology based on rhythm, continuity, and consistency.
- Maps workflow through timed cycle (Takt) to optimize production flow.
- Enhances efficiency by aligning production activities with a predetermined time beat.
- Integrates visual controls and standardized work procedures to support continuous flow production.
- Enhances collaboration between project managers, supervisors, and frontline workers to drive collective ownership of project goals.
- Facilitates reliable commitments planning by aligning task assignments with realistic project timelines.
- Promotes adaptive planning and problem-solving through regular coordination meetings and feedback loops.
- Supports project teams in identifying and addressing constraints to ensure project progress and success.
First Planner System™
The First Planner System™ is successfully implemented when the team and the individual are healthy and balanced. We believe that a work/life balance means that we can be fulfilled and successful at work, and therefore take our satisfaction and contentment home and continue to build upon those feelings.
The Production system
Designed to integrate all critical design and pre-construction elements, this system ensures the creation of an optimal project management structure. Its thorough approach guarantees that every aspect of the project is meticulously planned, paving the way for a successful construction phase. See the detailed descriptions below:
Team
Represents the formation and development of the project team, including defining roles, responsibilities, and communication strategies. Ensuring the right mix of skills and expertise is crucial for project success.
Plan
Involves creating a comprehensive project plan that outlines the scope, timeline, budget, and key milestones. This detailed planning phase sets the foundation for all subsequent project activities.
Supply Chain
Focuses on managing the procurement and logistics of materials and services needed for the project. Effective supply chain management ensures timely delivery and cost efficiency.
Culture
Emphasizes building a strong project culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a shared sense of purpose among team members. A positive culture drives engagement and motivation.
Training
Involves providing ongoing training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Continuous learning ensures the team is equipped to meet project challenges and adapt to new demands.
Check out the full system on Miro Board
Integrated Production Control System™
First Planner System™
External Factors & System Leverage Points
- 1. Power to see the Paradigm
- 2. Mindsets & Paradigms
- 3. Goals of the system
- 4. Structure of the system
- 5. Rules of the system
Design & Pre-construction
- 1. Win the project
- 2. Build the team & set parameters
- 3. Adapt & Enable the design team
- 4. Develop the plan with the builders & communicate
- 5. Prepare to start strong
Lean Project Management
- Team: Build the team, win over the Workforce, Onboarding & Orientation, Clean, Safe & Organized Project
- Culture: Quality & Standards, Lean Culture, Individual & Team Balance
- Plan: Plan & Schedule, Lean in contracts, Risk & opportunity Register
- Supply Chain: BIM Coordination & Procurement, Pre-fabrication & Logistics Systems
- Training: Basic training, Role training & Master builder training
Takt Production System®
Takt Plan
- 1. Takt plan creation
- 2. Schedule use & Management
- 3. First & Last Planner® Collaboration
Takt Steering & Control
- 1. Constraint Management
- 2. Roadblock Removal
- 3. Zone Control
- 4. Delay Management
Accountability
- 1. Zero Tolerance
- 2. Daily Correction System
- 3. Quality at the Source
- 4. Contractor Grading
- 5. Team Health Score
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- 1. Quality
- 2. Continuous Improvement
- 3. Customer Needs & Wants
KPIs
- 1. Conditions of Satisfactions (CoS)
- 2. Leading Indicators
Last Planner® System
Last Planner® System
- 1. Meeting & Hunddle System
- 2. Collaboration
- 3. Planning Deliverables
Our Resources
A builder's guide to
lean tools
This book is about a builder's guide to applying lean tools in the field.
Elevating Construction Senior Supers Book2
Coming in July 2024
Coming in october 2024
Onsite Consulting for Project Planning
FIELD Operations
- Project Plan
- Supply chain management
- Build a Strong project Culture
- Internal Training
- Building Teams
- Team Balance & Health
- Planning & Scheduling
- Quality as Management
- Lean Construction Implementation
Consulting Topics
- Proposal Phase
- Adapt & enable design
- Plan with builders
- Prepare & start strong
- Safety Best Practices
- Running a Project
- Lean in the Field
- Takt Production System ®
- Last Planner System ®
Address
2828 N Central Ave
10th Floor - 716
Phoenix, AZ 85004
CONTACT US
Contact us
Note: If you get an error, please text Jason Schroeder @ +16025718987 or email him at jasons@elevateconstructionist.com
