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Lean construction is all about identifying and eliminating waste in processes. Learn the acronym DOWNTIME to remember the 8 types of waste in construction. See how visual planning methods can help you address or prevent each form of waste.
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Laura Avery: Mar 12, 2026 12:15:00 AM
While the construction industry is moving digital, many companies are experiencing challenges getting field teams and trades on board with new...
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Laura Avery: Feb 19, 2026 1:00:00 AM
Discover how Austin Commercial is modernizing Lean construction workflows by replacing manual sticky notes with Nialli Visual Planner. This case...
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Laura Avery: Jan 15, 2026 12:15:00 AM
See how Nialli Visual Planner aligns with each stage of the Last Planner® System (LPS® ), making it easy for teams to transition their pull planning...
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Lean construction is often associated with process optimization, improved efficiency and waste reduction. But as Lisa Gibson from Colliers Project...
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We've hand-picked 20 construction leaders to follow on LinkedIn for expert advice on innovation, Lean construction and project success. The...
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Laura Avery: Oct 9, 2025 6:00:03 AM
Planning sessions with site teams are crucial for setting the foundation of any project. Hosting your first digital planning session with Nialli™...
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Rick Kennedy: Aug 28, 2025 6:00:00 AM
Construction is a hands-on occupation, so why isn't construction planning? By making construction planning processes more tactile and collaborative,...
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Laura Avery: Jul 31, 2025 6:00:00 AM
In Lean construction, a "Big Room" or Obeya is more than just a meeting space - it's the brain of the construction project. Big Rooms break down...
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Laura Avery: Jun 26, 2025 6:00:00 AM
Think Lean construction is only for megaprojects? Think again. Small and midsize contractors can actually see faster results by implementing Lean...
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Learn how global construction firm Mace transitioned from sticky notes to digital pull planning with Nialli Visual Planner. Discover how going...
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Laura Avery: May 29, 2025 6:00:00 AM
When it comes to project management and planning, those working in construction know the grind better than anyone. Whether you’re out in the field or...
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Discover how Extreme Concrete scaled their business and reduced project management stress using Nialli Visual Planner for digital pull planning....
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You can't control the labor market, but you can control your workflow. By adopting Lean construction methods, firms are cutting out busy work and...
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Alan Boykiw: Feb 27, 2025 6:00:00 AM
Why do large construction projects fail? Discover key takeaways from Bent Flyvbjerg's "How Big Things Get Done," including the "Think Slow, Act Fast"...
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Rick Kennedy: Jan 30, 2025 6:00:00 AM
Shifting to digital tools when using Lean construction methods like the Last Planner System® unlocks many possibilities with data that were not...
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Alan Boykiw: Nov 28, 2024 6:00:00 AM
Despite the rise of sophisticated digital tools, sticky notes still remain a staple in construction planning. This is largely due to sticky notes...
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Alan Boykiw: Oct 31, 2024 6:00:00 AM
Digital construction planning teams today expect their software applications to be intuitive, efficient and valuable from day one. In my role as a...
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Having spent a good portion of my career in the construction industry, I can say hands down it’s one of the most stressful work environments out...
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In the days before smartphones, location trackers and helicopter parenting, children experienced a freedom that allowed them to explore and create...
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Alan Boykiw: Jul 25, 2024 6:00:00 AM
Minimizing waste and increasing value are two of the main tenets of lean construction practice. Reducing waste is more easily accomplished, as it can...
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In construction, things move fast. That’s why it’s so important to create pathways for project excellence. Lean construction practices support teams...
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Alan Boykiw: May 30, 2024 6:00:00 AM
When one thinks about sustainability in construction, it’s almost always the physical aspect of the building that comes to mind. Terms such as LEED,...
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If you’re new to the world of lean construction and pull planning, you might be wondering what the term Big Room means. It’s as simple as it sounds....
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The construction industry has a reputation for being a laggard when it comes to digital adoption. Implementation of transformative technological...
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The construction industry represents about 14% of the global economy. It’s one of the last industries left to adopt digitization. There has never...
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Alan Boykiw: Jan 25, 2024 6:00:00 AM
When timelines are tight and staying on budget is crucial, the planning method you choose has a significant impact on construction project outcomes....
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Rick Kennedy: Sep 13, 2021 6:00:00 AM
One of the fundamental tenets of Last Planner System® (LPS) is the ability for the team to congregate in a room and discuss challenges, make...
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Rick Kennedy: Sep 2, 2021 6:00:00 AM
The Last Planner System®, using sticky notes and analog boards, has been proven to be a incredibly effective method of managing construction...
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As so many practitioners know, implementation of the Last Planner System® (LPS) can lead to various benefits for a construction project, including...
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Rick Kennedy: Jan 29, 2021 6:30:00 AM
Pull planning is a collaborative Lean construction method where project teams work backward from a specific milestone to define the sequence work and...
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Nancy Knowlton | President and CEO of Nialli Inc.: Jan 29, 2021 6:00:00 AM
We are delighted to launch our new collaborative digital pull planning application – Nialli™ Visual Planner – and share what we think is a...
