What is Pull Planning lean construction?

Pull planning is a method of lean construction that encourages every stakeholder to work together from the very onset of the phase or project. It requires a high degree of collaboration that is unique from any other Lean construction method.
When used correctly, the pull method is one of the most effective ways teams can positively influence efficiency on a project.

What is the pull planning process:

Pull planning involves every key stakeholder on a project. It is a collaborative approach to project scheduling that takes a reverse approach to sequencing. It involves everyone involved on a project at the start of the build to get together to identify and isolate key project milestones. The team then works backward to sequence and add all details and requirements.

How does pull planning help productivity?

There are many benefits to pull planning in construction and this method can benefit your construction productivity in the following ways:

• Collaboration: Pull planning involves everyone on a construction project to work together towards the same goals. This reduces the amount of competing interests and increases communication among those who are directly responsible for supervising work.
• Transparency: There is open communication, so everyone understands their own roles and how they’re doing, as well as what is going on with the rest of the team.
• Optimization: By focusing on pull planning as a component of lean construction, team members learn to cut down on mistakes and optimize their practices.
• Efficiency: Pull planning helps projects stay on time because of the clear responsibility and communication streamlining the process. Using this system also will often highlight opportunities for efficiencies, such as smaller batches of work, just-in-time delivery and reduced lead times.