Rick Kennedy

The future of data center construction requires collaborative planning

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Building a collaborative planning culture for data center projects

Large-scale data center projects demand careful coordination because of their schedule-sensitive nature. Yet, effective collaboration isn’t something that happens naturally — it’s a learned skill and a crucial one when considering an estimated 90...

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Construction workers carrying drywall, construction workers interacting on interactive display using Nialli Visual Planner

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How to make construction planning more hands-on

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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A selection of bar charts and line graphs representing planning data.

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PPC to predictive: Exploring the data layers of Lean construction

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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Four workers on the jobsite use digital tools and the Last Planner System

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Best of both worlds – digital in-room and distributed Last Planner

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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Lean practitioners work together using Nialli Visual Planner

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Data capture and analysis – an essential tool for lean practitioners

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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Construction workers conduct a digital pull plan in Nialli Visual Planner using an interactive display.

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Paper-based pull planning - is there a better way?

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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