Implementation of the LPS using an excel spreadsheet: A case study from the New Zealand construction industry

Zaeri, F; Rotimi, J O B; Hosseini, M R and Cox, J (2017) Implementation of the LPS using an excel spreadsheet: A case study from the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Innovation, 17(3), pp. 324-339. ISSN 1471-4175

Abstract

An investigation of the implementation challenges of the last planner system (LPS) in the New Zealand construction sector reveals that the LPS uses an Excel spreadsheet for obtaining several automation solutions to overcome data utilisation challenges.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: challenges,construction management,spreadsheet,automation,last planner system,percent plan complete
Index terms: construction sector, last planner system, case study, New Zealand, spreadsheet, percent plan complete, automation, construction industry, implementation, investigation
Subjects: industry analysis, project controls, automation and robotics, Geography, data science, contractual arrangements, data collection methods
Topics: Research Practice, Geographical Context, Procurement, Digital Applications, Time Control
Descriptive scope: 5 PCTEA

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