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Steve Hawthorne, Director of Operations at Mace, stands in front of a series of interactive displays and moves tasks around in Nialli Visual Planner with his right hand.

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How Mace transformed planning with Nialli Visual Planner

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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Four members of the Extreme Concrete team using Nialli Visual Planner, which is shown on a double display at the front of the room and on a laptop computer placed on the meeting room table.

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Concrete company learns Nialli is good for business — and their people

Discover how Extreme Concrete scaled their business and reduced project management stress using Nialli Visual Planner for digital pull planning....

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Two construction workers wearing hard hats and hi-vis vests assessing progress on a construction site.

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How Lean construction can help you overcome costly labor shortages

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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A wall is filled with sticky notes for lean construction planning.

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Why are sticky notes still so common in construction planning?

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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Team using Nialli Visual Planner

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How to improve Time-to-Value (TTV) in construction tech adoption

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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Three children smiling while peering down from a wooden tree fort.

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From tree forts to teamwork: Five essential collaboration skills

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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Construction workers celebrating a project completion

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How adopting a Lean corporate culture inspires creativity

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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Two construction workers on-site, discussing the progress of a project.

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How Percent Plan Complete data enhances Lean construction practices

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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Lean construction practices that support sustainability

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3 types of sustainability supported by Lean practices

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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