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Implementation of the Last Planner® System on a port project – evidence from Ireland
Power, William O’Keeffe, Eddie
Power, William
O’Keeffe, Eddie
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2026-06-15
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Evidence of using Last Planner System on Port and Maritime projects is scarce in construction literature. This study presents the benefits and challenges accruing from implementing all functions of the Production Planning and Control process on a Port project in Ireland. This qualitative research adopted a mixed-methods approach utilising a case study design and data collected from semi-structured interviews and observation. Findings highlight productivity and schedule alignment opportunities accruing from a collaborative planning routine and cycle from the Last Planner System application. Challenges included the uniqueness of the Port project and maintaining the team’s diligent focus on adherence to the process. Key lessons reinforce senior leadership support for the implementation, early training and education for the team, effective communication to crew level, utilising digital solutions to support visualisation, and not rushing to digital solutions until a solid understanding of the Last Planner System is in place. Recommendations suggest Planned Percent Complete focuses on critical path performance, Pull Plan milestones address key land and water-based activity interfaces, and consideration is given to on-going coaching and facilitation to embed Last Planner System principles.
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Power, W., Daniel, E. & O'Keeffe, E. (2026) Implementation of the Last Planner® System on a port project – evidence from Ireland, Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, pp. 1559–1570. https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0155
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© 2026 The Authors. Published by the International Group for Lean Construction. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://www.iglc.net/Papers/Details/2471
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2309-0979
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2789-0015