Accelerate Lean construction adoption

Traditional paper-based pull planning and sticky notes have long been staples of Lean construction. However, managing analog boards on large-scale projects quickly becomes cumbersome. Paper offers no way to capture automated data and leaves teams completely disconnected once they step out of the site trailer.

Nialli Visual Planner preserves the tactile, collaborative feel of sticky note planning while eliminating the logistical headaches of analog tracking. Here is why Lean managers are transitioning from paper to digital pull planning:

1) Real-time remote collaboration —  Paper-format boards require everyone to be in the same room. Nialli Visual Planner connects off-site stakeholders, project managers and field crews instantly.

2) Automated Lean metrics and analytics  — With paper, calculating PPC and Reasons for variance requires manual data entry into spreadsheets, which wastes time and introduces human error. Nialli Visual Planner automatically captures this information during the planning process, generating robust reports to help you drive continuous improvement.

3) Infinite digital workspace — Physical whiteboards are constrained by wall space, forcing teams to limit their lookahead windows and constantly shift tags. Nialli Visual Planner offers an unlimited digital planning canvas, supporting expansive lookahead schedules and complex phase planning without crowding site trailers or increasing real estate overhead.

4) Seamless master schedule integration — Paper tags don’t talk to your contractual schedule. Nialli Visual Planner bridges the gap between high-level scheduling and daily execution. You can import your master schedule directly into a plan to kick off a pull planning session. You can use digital tools to shift or copy tags instantly. And trades can pre-populate activities ahead of coordination meetings to keep sessions fast and focused.

Nialli Visual Planner is designed to replicate the pull planning processes teams are already familiar with using on paper, making the transition process seamless. Check out our Getting Started for Trades video to see how easy it is for field users to learn Nialli Visual Planner in minutes.

Our team is also available to support you during the onboarding and implementation process. Learn more about our project support services.

Using software like Nialli Visual Planner for Big Room collaboration improves project outcomes in the following four ways:

Most digital pull planning tools fall into two extremes: Either they're a rigid, complex construction scheduling software that sidelines field teams or they're a generic digital whiteboard that fail during day-to-day project execution.

Nialli Visual Planner bridges that gap. It combines the tactile ease of sticky note planning with the robust structure required for daily project management. Built specifically for Lean construction workflows, Nialli Visual Planner makes it easy for field teams to seamlessly transition from planning sessions to real-time execution without duplicating work or switching platforms.

Information from Nialli Visual Planner can be shared with other scheduling programs. Data can be imported into Nialli Visual Planner from a contractual or master schedule to commence the planning process. When you need information back, Nialli Visual Planner data can be exported out to Microsoft® Excel or Power BI reports. Nialli also offers a custom API.

As a fully cloud-based construction planning platform, Nialli Visual Planner runs seamlessly on any device using the latest version of Google Chrome™ (or Safari® for iOS). You can access your digital pull plans from:

To optimize the experience for crews on the jobsite, logging in on a smartphone or tablet automatically opens our mobile field view. This simplified, high-visibility interface lets field teams view tasks and update progress instantly without navigating a complex desktop layout. Learn more about supported devices.

Nialli Visual Planner has a plan-based licensing model, instead of charging per user.

Licensing is based on the number of plans (planning areas) in your project, and each plan can have an unlimited number of users collaborating. This means you’re not paying for individual seats. Instead, your fees are based on how your project is structured, such as the number of zones, phases, or buildings you need to manage.

Because the number of users is unlimited, it’s easy to involve your full team without worrying about increased costs as more people are added. Learn more about pricing.