Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 6.5 hours, C1
Course Overview
The Last Planner® System programme provides learners with
the knowledge and skills to effectively execute and manage the Last
Planner® System on projects.
The Last Planner System® (LPS) is a collaborative project
management approach designed to improve the reliability and predictability of
construction workflows. Developed with Lean Construction principles at its
core, LPS focuses on enhancing communication, planning accuracy, and task
execution across all levels of a construction project.
LPS operates through a series of progressively detailed
planning phases, starting with high-level milestones and refining down to daily
tasks. The key planning components include Master Planning, Phase Planning,
Lookahead Planning, and Weekly Work Planning. Each phase involves the active
participation of project stakeholders, ensuring that everyone involved is
aligned and accountable.
A critical feature of LPS is the use of “pull planning,”
where tasks are scheduled based on when they are needed rather than when they
are first requested, reducing bottlenecks and waste. Additionally, LPS
emphasizes continuous learning and improvement, with teams regularly reviewing
performance to identify and eliminate obstacles.
Overall, LPS promotes a more predictable, efficient, and
collaborative construction process, leading to better project outcomes and
higher satisfaction among all participants. This training will equip you with
the foundational knowledge and practical skills to implement LPS effectively in
your projects.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme you will be able to:
- Describe the 6 phases within the Last Planner® System
- Implement all elements of the Last Planner® System on a
medium project
- Describe, Manage and Control Metrics within the Last
Planner® System
- Proactively avoid problems from occurring on a project
- Using the LPS metrics, continuously and systematically solve
problems that occur through the project
Who Should Attend
This programme is suitable to candidates that will be
directly involved in the planning and execution of medium-to-large projects
using The Last Planner® System, including:
- Project Managers
- Contract Managers
- Operations Managers
- Contracts Managers
- Site Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Safety & Quality Representatives
- Site Engineers
Programme Content
This Last Planner System® (LPS) programme provides the
learner with:
- An introduction to the Last Planner® System
- The benefits of the Last Planner® System
- The six phases of the Last Planner® System
- Category of variance
- %PPC
- Complete the implementation of the Last Planner® System with
a practical classroom
- activity, which includes a comparison of traditional and LPS
project management:
- Overview of the 4 levels of LPS deployment
- Critical success factors
- Introduction to Digital LPS, CoPlan
Trainer Profile
Christy Murphy, an accomplished Consultant, has over 25
years’ experience in both Technical and Managerial roles including Operations,
R&D and Quality, in Medical Device, Food and Semiconductor industries.
Christy’s qualifications in Mechanical Engineering,
Corporate Business Masters and Technology Masters coupled with his in-depth
experience in varied roles within Stryker Orthopaedics, Wyeth and Carten
Controls, have created a practical Consultant with a realistic balance between
Strategy Development and Tactical Deployment. Christy has a strong bias towards
inspiring people to work together as highly functioning teams delivering
breakthrough results. With his relentless focus on what is of value to the business,
he ensures that objectives are achieved and exceeded through continued
engagement of people.
Please contact the Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options. You can reach us by phone: 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie