vPlanner News and Upcoming Events
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5th Annual Last Planner System® Conference (San Francisco)
You can see vPlanner V5 in action at the 5th Annual Last Planner System® Conference to be held April 16th to 18th in San Francisco and online. Join the Gemba Walks to see how vPlanner is used by the UCSF Parnassus team and visit the vPlanner Exhibit booth to learn about the new features of vPlanner V5; the most comprehensive and easiest to use software solution to support the LPS®.
LCI Design Forum (Chicago)
We will once again exhibit vPlanner at the upcoming Lean Construction Institute Design Forum scheduled to be held on April 30th-May 1st at the Palmer House in Chicago. We will be showcasing vPlanner V5 at the event and demonstrating its comprehensive support for the Last Planner System®.
Project Control Summit (Galveston)
We are excited to announce that vPlanner will be participating as an exhibitor at the Project Control Summit 2025! The Summit will take place at the Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, TX. Join us at this premier event to explore how vPlanner can revolutionize your project management processes. Visit our booth to learn more about our latest innovations and how we bridge the gap between CPM and Production Control so you can achieve outstanding results in your projects.
New York Build 2025 EXPO
Join the vPlanner team on March 12-13th at the New York Build 2025 Expo. We will showcasing vPlanner-V5, the most capable and easiest to use Last Planner System solution in the market.
See you at booth 1244.
Using Takt to Develop Project Execution Strategies (LCI Webinar)
The use of Takt Planning in the industry varies with most applications aimed at detailed project execution planning. This webinar explores how teams can leverage takt planning to quickly develop project execution strategies much earlier in the project life cycle (e.g., during validation, or the early schematic design phases). The presentation will outline the principles of takt planning and compare the various approaches for its application in the industry. It will introduce the basic principles for calculating takt targets for work phases, and how to apply the results and create project execution strategies. Participants will learn how to interpret different takt plans and how to compare them. The presentation will conclude by situating Takt Planning within the overall framework of the Last Planner System and will explore how takt planning can enable lean thinking to drive process improvement.
GLCI Anniversary Congress 2024
The vPlanner team is pleased to join our partners ISB Rhein-Main GmbH and showcase vPlanner at the German Lean Construction Institute (GLCI) conference.
Takt Workshop at the LCI Congress (San Diego) - SOLD OUT
Register now for the upcoming full-day takt planning workshop at the LCI Congress in San Diego. The workshop will enable participants to take their Last Planner System® (LPS®) implementation to the next level. Takt is the German word for rhythm and is often described as the production system's pulse (or beat). It is the rate at which the production system must produce to meet customer demand. The workshop format includes hands-on simulations, group problem-solving, and discussion. During the workshop, participants will learn how to calculate the takt target, how takt and lean thinking go hand in hand, and how takt fits in the overall framework of the LPS. The workshop will be taught by Samir Emdanat (vPlanner), Matthew Jogan (vPlanner), and Iris D. Tommelein (P2SL).
LCI Congress (San Diego)
The vPlanner team will be at the LCI Congress in San Diego in October. This year we will showcase the production version of vPlanner V5. The most comprehensive production management and LPS solution and the easiest to use. Visit the vPlanner booth for an in-depth look at our product offerings and to learn about our comprehensive Lean and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) management services.
LCI Hosted Webinar: vPlanner V5, A New Era in Lean Project Management
vPlanner V5 has been in the works for several years now and the vPlanner team is pleased to share its capabilities with the LCI Community. V5 embodies the experience of vPlanner’s Lean management consulting team and that of vPlanner’s experienced users to deliver the easiest to use, yet the most comprehensive solution to support the Last Planner System®.
LCI Design Forum (2024)
Are you attending the LCI Design Forum in Chicago in May? Make sure to stop by the vPlanner exhibit to learn about the upcoming features of vPlanner V5, which will be released this year. These include the new smart Kanban board and many other features designed specifically to simplify the creation and management of design phase planning.
GLCI Konfernenz 2023
The vPlanner team is pleased to join our partners ISB Rhein-Main GmbH and showcase vPlanner at the German Lean Construction Institute (GLCI) conference.
LCI Congress (Detroit)
We look forward to meeting everyone again at the LCI Congress in Detroit in October. Visit the vPlanner booth for an in-depth look at our product offering and to learn about our comprehensive Lean and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) management services.
Takt Workshop at the LCI Congress (Detroit)
Register now for the upcoming full-day takt planning workshop at the LCI Congress in Detroit. The workshop will enable participants to take their Last Planner System® (LPS®) implementation to the next level. Takt is the German word for rhythm and is often described as the production system's pulse (or beat). It is the rate at which the production system must produce to meet customer demand. The workshop format includes hands-on simulations, group problem-solving, and discussion. During the workshop, participants will learn how to calculate the takt target, how takt and lean thinking go hand in hand, and how takt fits in the overall framework of the LPS. The workshop will be taught by Samir Emdanat (vPlanner), Matthew Jogan (vPlanner), and Iris D. Tommelein (P2SL).
IT Goes Gemba 2023
The vPlanner team is pleased to join our partners ISB Rhein-Main GmbH and showcase vPlanner for the first time in Germany at the German Lean Construction Institute (GLCI) conference.
LCI Congress
We look forward to meeting everyone again at the LCI Congress in New Orleans in October. Visit the vPlanner booth for an in-depth look at our product offering and to learn about our comprehensive Lean and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) management services.
LCI vPlanner Webinar
Join the vPlanner team for this webinar held in collaboration with the Lean Construction Institute. During the webinar, our team will provide an overview of vPlanner’s comprehensive production planning and management capabilities, including enhanced support for the Last Planner System® (per the 2020 benchmark), takt planning, commissioning planning, design pull planning and best-in-class integration with legacy CPM tools.
Two Workshops = Single Event (IPD and Takt Planning)
vPlanner and P2SL are pleased to announce a two-workshop event in September. On September 19th we will host "The Sutter Way" Day which will focus on the best practices for setting up and managing IPD. On the 20th and the 2tst, we will offer again our signature 2-Day Takt Planning Workshop.
IGLC 30 - International Group for Lean Construction Conference
This year, the IGLC conference brings together industry professionals and academics from around the world who are interested in lean design and construction to discuss pressing topics in lean construction research and industry best practices. The vPlanner team will participate during the Industry Day and during the research conference to share what we have been doing related to advanced Last Planner Metrics® and Takt Planning. More information will be available soon.
LCI MI CoP - Takt Planning Workshop (Sold Out)
The vPlanner team is pleased to team up with the Michigan LCI CoP to offer for the first time in Michigan this full-day takt planning workshop on June 17th at the iconic GM Factory One in Flint.
During the workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of takt planning, how it relates to the Last Planner System, and how it can be used to drive targeted Lean improvements. Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of what takt is and how takt plans are developed, how they are used to manage production, and how takt is integrated within the overall LPS framework.
First International Forum on Takt Production in Construction
P2SL will host the First International Forum on Takt Production in Construction. The online event will take place on May 18th and 19th. Samir Emdanat, President of vPlanner, will present on daily takt plan management and the role of advanced production planning metrics in steering production towards targets.
LCI Design Forum
Samir Emdanat, President and Co-Founder of vPlanner will attend the LCI Design Form in Phoenix. He will join others on the AI in design panel to discuss among other things the potential of using AI to improve production system design.
Takt Planning Workshop at P2SL
The vPlanner team and P2SL are once again pleased to offer the on-site takt planning workshops. The workshop features 2-days of hands-on learning, including simulations, discussion, and problem-solving. Attendees will leave with an appreciation of how takt enables lean thinking and how it gives focus to continuous improvement efforts. Attendees will also leave with a solid understanding of how takt fits in the overall framework of the Last Planner System® and how it can improve flow on projects.