{"id":132728,"date":"2023-09-22T10:41:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T09:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=132728"},"modified":"2023-09-22T10:41:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T09:41:12","slug":"unlocking-project-efficiency-how-pull-planning-is-transforming-construction-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/unlocking-project-efficiency-how-pull-planning-is-transforming-construction-management\/132728\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking project efficiency: How pull planning is transforming construction management"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>In this article, <a href=\"https:\/\/elecosoft.com\/software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elecosoft<\/a> explores why industry leaders are turning to a new process called pull planning to run their projects more efficiently<\/h2>\n<p>Efficiency is critical to meeting deadlines and keeping customers happy. But there\u2019s more than one way to plan and execute building projects.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard the term pull planning, but you may not be familiar with how it works \u2013 or the advantages of this emerging method.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps you can see the benefits of pull planning, but you\u2019re unsure how to implement it within your construction business.<\/p>\n<h3>What is pull planning?<\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally, construction projects have relied on the critical path method (CPM) to manage progress. A project leader or site foreman will set rigid schedules and push tasks to tradespeople.<\/p>\n<p>Pull planning takes the opposite approach. It breaks down construction programmes into smaller, more dynamic phases with an overall objective.<\/p>\n<p>Each phase is built out from the last job completing that objective \u2013 working backwards to sequence what must be completed before the next phase can begin.<\/p>\n<p>This mindset shift forces companies to consider when work can actually start based on demand.<\/p>\n<p>It optimises productivity, as nobody\u2019s hanging around waiting for the previous task to finish, or unable to start a job because materials are not on site yet.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a collaborative process too. All key stakeholders, from architects to subcontractors, come together for regular planning sessions to identify milestones and organise tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Some companies will use sticky notes to sequence workflows in these sessions. However, collaborative task management software like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elecosoft.com\/products\/asta\/asta-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asta Connect<\/a>\u00a0makes pull planning easier to manage.<\/p>\n<h3>Traditional construction planning vs pull planning<\/h3>\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re planning a road trip using a printed map versus planning your route on real-time navigation software.<\/p>\n<p>Both will get you to your destination. But only one will react to unknown factors like traffic, weather and road closures that you encounter along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Now imagine you\u2019re meeting someone at your destination to hand over something important. With your static map, that person will have to wait around from the time you predicted you\u2019d get there.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, you can update them on your actual ETA with dynamic software so they set off at precisely the right time to meet you.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the benefits of pull planning in construction projects?<\/h3>\n<p>Pull planning techniques can make construction projects run much smoother for several reasons. These include:<\/p>\n<h4>Less waste<\/h4>\n<p>Pull planning minimises waiting times and idle resources by focusing on task completion rather than a fixed schedule. This reduction in wasted time and effort improves project efficiency.<\/p>\n<h4>Closer collaboration<\/h4>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s input is equally valued in the pull planning process, encouraging open communication. Increased cooperation leads to better problem-solving and greater accountability among team members.<\/p>\n<h4>Earlier identification of problems<\/h4>\n<p>Not only are existing problems solved quicker, but breaking the planning process into phases can help project teams predict potential issues and find a resolution.<\/p>\n<h4>Greater adaptability<\/h4>\n<p>Even with pre-emptive problem-solving, construction projects can encounter unexpected challenges like weather delays and material shortages. Pull planning allows teams to adjust and reprioritise tasks quickly rather than downing tools until the issue is solved.<\/p>\n<h4>Transparency and trust<\/h4>\n<p>Pull planning is more of a team effort than CPM, as everyone oversees how their tasks fit into the wider project. Everyone feels they are working together to complete the project on time and within budget.<\/p>\n<h3>How to implement pull planning in your next building project<\/h3>\n<p>The first step to implementing pull planning is ensuring your whole team is on board. Collaboration is crucial to this methodology.<\/p>\n<p>Your architects, designers, engineers and contractors must understand what pull planning is and buy into its benefits.<\/p>\n<p>With everyone behind you, the next step is to identify key project milestones around which you can create construction phases. From here, you can involve the wider team with the actual pull planning \u2013 breaking each phase into manageable and logical tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, we mentioned the benefit of documenting tasks digitally rather than sticking post-its on a whiteboard.<\/p>\n<p>Many contractors are<a href=\"https:\/\/elecosoft.com\/products\/asta\/asta-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> turning to Asta Connect<\/a> for pull planning, as our digital whiteboard feature uses virtual sticky notes to break down master schedules into smaller workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created your initial pull plan, you\u2019re ready to commence work. But don\u2019t forget to review that plan regularly. The next phase can\u2019t begin until you\u2019ve completed the previous task list, so pull planning works best if it\u2019s continually monitored and improved.<\/p>\n<h3>Asta Connect is a collaborative task management tool<\/h3>\n<p>The construction industry is under pressure to deliver better results with fewer resources.<\/p>\n<p>Executed correctly, pull planning will reduce waste, enhance adaptability and encourage productive working.<\/p>\n<p>But your company will need some form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/5-construction-software-features-document-controllers-need-to-know\/132607\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collaboration software<\/a> in place to manage the move from push to pull. You don\u2019t want lost or misplaced sticky notes impacting your progress!<\/p>\n<p>Asta Connect is a cutting-edge collaborative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/more-paper-more-problems-redefining-construction-document-management\/132687\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">task management tool<\/a> that unites contractors, project managers and planners. Our software uses pull planning techniques to coordinate tasks and track progress via a simple visual interface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elecosoft explores why industry leaders are turning to a new process called pull planning to run their projects more efficiently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[141293],"tags":[464,172727,952,172737],"stakeholder_rel_tag":[172433],"contributor_rel_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-132728","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-digital-construction-news","7":"tag-contributor-profile","8":"tag-featured","9":"tag-planning","10":"tag-project-management-software","11":"stakeholder_rel_tag-eleco"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How pull planning is transforming construction management<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Elecosoft explores why industry leaders are turning to a new process called pull planning to run their projects more efficiently\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/unlocking-project-efficiency-how-pull-planning-is-transforming-construction-management\/132728\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Unlocking project efficiency: How pull planning is transforming construction management\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Elecosoft explores why industry leaders are turning to a new process called pull planning to run their projects more efficiently\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/unlocking-project-efficiency-how-pull-planning-is-transforming-construction-management\/132728\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Planning, Building &amp; 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