+ Concept A production management system that: Uses BIM as the visual platform and lean construction principles as the process enabler Integrates project related information using web services. To be used by construction team including the key supply chain stakeholders End user interface is the key Various user interfaces to assist in processes such as Reverse phase scheduling, Lookahead planning, weekly planning Day-to-day task management, including project monitoring and control Simple interfaces to make it suitable for use on a construction project + Problems with current situation Problems with process and product integration Fragmentation is a well known problem Current systems (ERP, Extranets, Emails, etc) don't address core construction processes
Typically, team members write on a sheet of paper (usually a sticky) brief descriptions of work they must perform in order to release work to others or work that must be completed by others to release work to them. They tape or stick those sheets on a wall in their expected sequence of performance. By seeing the results of planning, the feeling of responsibility to each other is increased. 47 Lookahead planning Lookahead planning is at the intermediate level of the planning system hierarchy. Lookahead planning explodes tasks into an operational level, providing detailed information for budgeting and scheduling. Lookahead scheduling is about screening out tasks that are not sound in matter of prerequisites (constrains analyses) and making ready for completing them. Lookahead planning is dedicated to