"Last Planner" in action

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Originally uploaded by Hobson & Porter

We dropped in to J Z Flowers to see how they were getting on. Site manager Dave Taylor and Kevin Fountain of Cambridge HOK (pictured) were preparing for their weekly subcontractors meeting. We asked Dave to explain the benefits of these weekly meetings.

"Basically we all get together, work out what we achieved last week and what we need to get done next week. It gives a chance for all the trades, whether employed by H&P, or working directly for the client, like Kevin, to find out how they can work together to help the project run to time. You call it "Last Planner", I call it common sense.

So how are all the various trades performing? Dave only has positive things to say. "Beelby's are doing the hot and cold water, working through Aircool, and they are performing well. TLI Omega are doing a great job on the dividing walls and decorative panels. And obviously Kevin and myself are getting on well (as he's standing next to me!)"

Dave's 10.00 am meeting is fast approaching, and subbies are starting to arrive. We'll go back next month to find out how he got on trying to get rid of all that site waste.