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Four construction workers wearing hard hats and hi-vis vests engage in a discussion on a jobsite, with one of them holding a clipboard and pen.

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Small crews, smart moves: How going Lean benefits smaller contractors

There’s a perception in the construction industry that Lean methods are only meant for megaprojects and ENR 400 contractors. That is, going Lean is a...

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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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Building smarter: How Mace transformed planning with Nialli Visual Planner

In the construction industry, timelines are often tight and coordination is critical. Therefore, the way teams plan can make or break a project....

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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

Traditional modes of planning just weren’t cutting it for Extreme Concrete. As company Vice President Darin Wiebe says: “We could only see a certain...

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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

The construction industry is facing a major labor shortage, with fewer workers available to meet growing project demands. In 2022 alone, US...

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Construction workers using Nialli Visual Planner

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3 reasons why Big Rooms work for the planning phase of your projects

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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Construction team using Nialli Visual Planner for pull planning on a construction project

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Pull planning: Building better teams that get things done

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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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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Digitizing pull planning – from dilemma to innovation

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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