Skip to content The Last Planner® System is a collaborative, commitment-based planning and production control system designed to improve workflow reliability and project delivery in construction and related industries. It involves those closest to the work—the “last planners”—in both planning and executing tasks, ensuring a realistic and coordinated approach to managing daily activities.
This system focuses on progressively detailed planning: as work approaches execution, plans become more refined and precise. By doing so, the Last Planner® System helps create unobstructed, reliable workflows, enabling projects to progress smoothly and predictably.
The “last planners” are the key individuals who make task-level commitments and coordinate work at the field level. This includes:
Foremen
Supervisors
Superintendents
Project Managers
Design Managers
Trade Leads
The core objective of the Last Planner® System is to make work flow—smoothly, collaboratively, and without interruptions. It creates a structured environment where all teams involved in the project align their efforts, coordinate activities, and support one another to:
Meet project delivery schedules
Control and reduce project costs
Deliver superior quality outcomes
Ensure a strong focus on Health & Safety (H&S)
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability
Respect for People
Collaboration across teams fosters mutual respect, encouraging open communication and shared problem-solving among all stakeholders.
Waste Reduction
Tasks are more likely to be done right the first time, minimizing rework, idle time, and material waste—ultimately improving resource efficiency.
Improved Workflow
Detailed, just-in-time planning ensures smoother handoffs and uninterrupted progress, keeping the project moving at a steady pace.
Value Creation
By focusing efforts on what truly matters to the client, more time and resources are allocated to value-adding activities boosting both quality and satisfaction.
Continuous Improvement
The system promotes a feedback loop, where teams learn from plan failures and breakdowns, enabling them to refine future planning cycles.
System Optimisation
As collaboration and learning improve, the entire project delivery system becomes more efficient, resulting in better performance outcomes and cost savings.
Optimized by Seraphinite Accelerator
