Lean Construction: From Planning to Flow using Last Planner System and Takt Planning
Presentation Synopsis:
In an era of tightening labor and complex schedules, “Building Smarter Together” requires a shift from top-down mandates to synchronized production flow. Moving beyond the theoretical models often shared by consultants, this session presents a practitioner’s journey of driving Lean construction specifically deploying Last planner system and Takt Planning across seven years of live construction at Teambuild.
The session opens with a live simulation of the "Parade of Trades," visually demonstrating how localized speed—without coordination—creates systemic bottlenecks. We will then deconstruct the Last Planner System (LPS) and Takt Planning, the "metronome" of construction that aligns trades into a predictable rhythm.
To provide maximum practical value, I will share real-world implementation artifacts from our own project sites, including actual 6-week look ahead planning boards, Takt Planning for different stage of construction, and constraint logs. By seeing these tools in action, senior management will gain a strategic roadmap to replace daily firefighting with a disciplined, high-velocity production system that delivers consistent results.
About the speaker:
Ivan Lim
Business Partner, Process Improvement
Teambuild Construction Group
A results-driven leader with over seven years of hands-on experience driving company-wide Lean Construction implementation and a continuous improvement culture at Teambuild Engineering & Construction. This executive successfully deployed large-scale Lean methodologies, including the Last Planner System (LPS) and Takt Planning, significantly optimizing project flow and execution efficiency. Expert in digital transformation, the leader spearheads initiatives for process tracking and collaboration, focusing specifically on implementing robotic applications to improve construction labor productivity. This operational expertise is built upon a strong educational background: an MBA (NTU) for strategic business alignment, and an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (NUS) providing technical mastery in process optimisation and Lean system design.
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