1. inTakt (Featured)

inTakt is a powerful and intuitive Takt planning software widely used on projects ranging from residential high-rises to hotels, hospitals, airports, and data centers. It allows users to create detailed and complex Takt plans with ease, while its robust and flexible interface ensures that even intricate workflows remain clear and manageable.

The platform automatically generates full CPM schedule logic, seamlessly exporting to Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other formats for smooth data transfer. It features efficient look-ahead planning, comprehensive roadblock tracking, and advanced printing options to keep teams aligned. The zone map feature provides a real-time, visual representation of work areas on 2D drawings, enhancing spatial coordination on-site.

Supported by a large development team, inTakt rapidly evolves to meet industry needs—constantly adding new features while maintaining an intuitive, user-friendly experience.

Planning and product philosophy

At inTakt, we believe in empowering construction teams with flexibility, clarity, and efficiency—without forcing a rigid approach. Our philosophy aligns with LeanTakt, a well-respected leader in Takt planning, and we share their commitment to creating flow, reducing waste, and enhancing project reliability. Unlike other scheduling tools, we don’t impose a specific methodology; instead, we provide a highly flexible platform that allows companies to implement Takt planning in a way that aligns with their unique culture and beliefs.

Our goal is to make Takt planning intuitive, scalable, and effective for any project, whether teams are fully immersed in Lean principles or just starting their journey. We provide the structure and tools needed to optimize schedules, while allowing users the freedom to adapt their workflows as they see fit. With inTakt, construction teams can plan with confidence, execute with precision, and continuously improve.

Last Planner/Takt support

inTakt is built for Takt planning but includes features like look-ahead planning and roadblock tracking that support LPS workflows. While our primary focus is Takt scheduling, inTakt provides the flexibility and tools to complement LPS processes as well.

Contact info

Steve Moore, CEO
steve.moore@intakt.app
1.801.635.7792
https://www.intakt.app

2. LCMD (Featured)

At LCMD, we provide construction teams with a powerful platform that brings together the Last Planner System®, and Takt – all in one intuitive, flexible tool.

Whether you're coordinating teams through collaborative LPS® workflows or creating trade flow with easy, one-click TAKT plans, LCMD helps you to simplify complex projects and execute with clarity.

Planning and product philosophy

LCMD is built for:

• Last Planner ® - Including master plans, pull planning, lookahead and weekly plans, and easy tracking of Percent Plan Complete and Reasons for Variance.
• Takt Planning – Quick, visual, and export-ready trade flows to a rhythm, or “Takt” in German.
• Integrated Workflows – LCMD integrates with your existing tools like P6, MS Project, Power BI and more.
• Easy Reporting – Check if you’re on time and why, across projects, at a glance.

With LCMD, you don’t have to choose between a structured workflow and a flexible one. You get both – so your teams can focus on what really matters: delivering great projects on time, together, with less stress.

Becoming a great project team is a journey - Take your next step with LCMD.

Last Planner/Takt support

LCMD supports both Last Planner and Takt.

Contact info

Finn Blacklaws, U.S. Market Lead
finn.blacklaws@lcmd.io
Book a personalized demo: https://www.lcmd.io/en/free-consultation
https://www.lcmd.io/en

3. Outbuild (Featured)

Outbuild is a cloud-based, collaborative software tool that integrates scheduling, lookahead planning, weekly work plans, and analytics to streamline construction project management.

Master Schedules and Lookahead Planning: The software connects master schedules with lookahead schedules, allowing teams to break down activities into manageable, field-focused tasks. Progress updates on lookaheads automatically sync with the master schedule.

Real-Time Collaboration: The platform enables real-time updates and coordination among stakeholders (e.g., owners, general contractors, trade partners, architects) to reduce miscommunication and delays. It offers a user-friendly interface accessible via web browsers and an iPad app for on-site use.

Integrations with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud: Outbuild integrates seamlessly with Procore and Autodesk allowing users to tie submittals, RFIs, and tasks to schedules for better project oversight.

Analytics and Reporting: Features include real-time reporting tools like Percent Planned Complete, Percent Roadblock Removed, Reason for Variance, and S-Curve to help teams avoid delays and improve project outcomes.

Field Coordination: Trade partners can assign and commit to tasks directly from the lookahead, plan weekly activities, and track commitments to ensure timely execution.

Planning and product philosophy

Outbuild is more than just a digital tool for implementing Last Planner. It’s a platform designed to strengthen and continuously improve the operational processes that support your projects. In essence, Outbuild is operational excellence software — empowering your team to creatively problem-solve in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.

Our strategy is simple: connect the critical tools that, until now, have remained isolated from your project schedule. We believe your schedule should be the heartbeat of your project — touched, adjusted, and cared for every hour of every day. It’s not just a static roadmap or shelfware for creating increasingly complex road "maps"; it’s the engine that drives your team across the finish line.

Last Planner/Takt support

1. Master Planning (Should Phase)

LPS Goal: Establish a high-level project schedule with major milestones and completion dates to guide the project’s timeline.

How Outbuild Supports:

Schedule Creation: Outbuild allows users to build a master schedule from scratch or import existing schedules from tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. Its drag-and-drop interface simplifies setting milestones, task dependencies, and durations.

Critical Path Visualization: The software provides real-time visuals of the project’s critical path, ensuring stakeholders understand key milestones and their impact on the timeline.

Collaboration: Outbuild’s cloud-based platform enables all stakeholders (e.g., owners, contractors, architects) to access and contribute to the master schedule, fostering alignment from the start.

Procore Integration: Schedules can be synced with Procore, allowing seamless sharing with project teams and stakeholders using Procore’s dashboard.

2. Phase Scheduling (Should Phase, Pull Planning)

LPS Goal: Break down the master schedule into phases, using pull planning to define task sequences and handoffs by working backward from milestones.

How Outbuild Supports:

Digital Pull Planning: Outbuild’s planning module supports pull planning by allowing teams to work backward from a milestone, identifying tasks and dependencies. Users can drag and drop tasks to sequence workflows visually, replacing sticky notes or spreadsheets.

Phase-Specific Schedules: The “Stages” feature lets teams create phase-specific schedules within the same project, ensuring detailed planning without affecting the master schedule.

Trade Partner Involvement: Multiple users (e.g., trade partners, foremen) can add tasks, assign responsibilities, and specify crew sizes, ensuring input from those performing the work.

3. Make-Ready Planning (Can Phase, Lookahead Planning)

LPS Goal: Refine phase schedules into 6–12-week lookahead plans, identifying and removing constraints to ensure tasks are ready for execution.

How Outbuild Supports:

Connected Lookahead Module: Outbuild’s lookahead planning module is separate from but connected to the master schedule. Field teams can break down schedule activities into executable tasks, assign constraints (e.g., material availability, permits), and track progress.

Constraint Tracking: Superintendents and subcontractors can add and update constraints (e.g., RFIs, submittals) directly in the lookahead, with real-time syncing to Procore. This helps pinpoint roadblocks before they cause delays.

4. Weekly Work Planning (Will Phase)

LPS Goal: Create weekly work plans based on the lookahead, with trade partners committing to specific tasks to ensure reliable execution.

How Outbuild Supports:

One-Click Weekly Plans: Outbuild generates weekly work plans directly from the lookahead with a single click, streamlining the transition from planning to execution.

Task Commitments: Trade partners can commit to tasks, update progress, and log crew sizes in real-time, fostering accountability. The drag-and-drop interface simplifies adjustments during weekly meetings.

Exportable Daily Views: Weekly plans can be exported as PDFs or Excel files, detailing tasks, trades, durations, and roadblocks, making them easy to share with field crews.

5. Learning (Did Phase, Metrics Analysis)

LPS Goal: Analyze key metrics like Percent Plan Complete (PPC), Tasks Made Ready, and Tasks Anticipated to identify plan failures, learn from them, and improve future planning.

How Outbuild Supports:

Automated Dashboards: Outbuild provides real-time analytics, including metrics like Percent Plan Complete, Percent Roadblock Removed, Reason for Variance, and S-Curve, allowing teams to assess planning reliability and project health.

Daily Huddles Support: The platform’s daily view exports support daily coordination meetings, where teams review completed tasks, identify variances, and adjust plans.

Continuous Improvement: By centralizing data, Outbuild helps teams track reasons for task delays (e.g., constraints not removed) and implement corrective actions, aligning with the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.

Stakeholder Visibility: Analytics are accessible to all stakeholders, promoting transparency and collective learning across the project team.

Contact info

To get started, teams can sign up for Outbuild’s free trial, schedule a demo, or contact their support team for tailored LPS training.

Jean Laurent - VP of Sales
jeanl@outbuild.com
www.outbuild.com
https://www.outbuild.com

4. Hoylu

Our platform offers you and your team the power of unified planning with an intuitive solution that combines feature-rich whiteboarding, planning, and task management. Plan, engage, and visualize your projects with best-in-class usability and integrations. Bring your best ideas together with your best data across disparate teams and solutions for unified, unlimited, unbeatable construction project management.

Import existing projects from other scheduling tools like Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, and adapt them to reflect the reality on site. Empower your field team with the ability to update project information in real time from any device and stay connected and informed about changes.

Planning and product philosophy

Hoylu brings construction planning back to the essentials that builders rely on. Our full-featured, adaptive workspaces combined with automatically calculated KPIs and variance tracking offer the flexibility of whiteboard-based planning plus the precision of task and construction schedule management.

Plan and replan, monitor your project’s progress, measure performance, and seamlessly import data from construction technology platforms like Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. By providing your project team with an easy-to-use digital tool for planning and schedule visualization, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of mistakes that will cost you time and money.

Through the use of Hoylu, you gain real-time insight into your project’s status, empowering you to stay on top of any issues that arise and to communicate more effectively. Take improvements from one project to the next with intelligent KPIs and data-informed best practices.

Last Planner/Takt support

Hoylu is designed to reflect the principles and methods of the Last Planner System®, and offers a seamless way to transition from analog to digital Lean construction practices. Through Hoylu’s flexible options for plan setup, users can also structure their work as Takt plans.

Contact info

Zachary Hurvitz
Senior Vice President - Sales & Customer Success
zh@hoylu.com
(857) 241-6144
https://www.hoylu.com/

5. Lean PlanDo

Lean PlanDo is a construction planning and execution platform that bridges the gap between high-level schedules and on-site realities. By linking activities with real-world constraints—such as design approvals, offsite production, and procurement dependencies—we ensure plans are not just made, but reliably executed. The system empowers teams to collaborate, manage risks early, and deliver projects more predictably and productively.

Planning and product philosophy

Our planning philosophy is grounded in Lean Construction principles: collaboration, commitment, and continuous improvement. Lean PlanDo enables teams to plan realistically, identify and remove constraints early, and build flow across all phases of a project. We move beyond just tracking work to actively supporting teams in doing the work right—with clarity and accountability.

Last Planner/Takt support

Lean PlanDo fully supports the Last Planner System, including lookahead planning, constraint removal, weekly commitments, and CPR (Construct Plan Reliability) tracking. In fact, our origins are rooted in academic research around PPC, and our evolution has been shared at IGLC. Takt Planning is also an upcoming feature we’re developing to improve flow and coordination across trades and zones.

Contact info

Klaus Steppe – Lean Consultant
klaus@leanstation.com
info@leanstation.com
www.leanstation.com

6. Mestamaster

Mestamaster is a digital tool and process for takt time construction. Our focus is especially on leveraging the efficiency of takt in repetitive phases of projects and controlling the takt process.

Takt control means enabling efficient ways of running and managing the takt construction process on site. Our scheduling tool offers a quick way to apply work orders (templates) to different spaces and quick updates to templates or editing individual spaces.

Mestamaster’s web app is based on WebGL, which in practice means it can handle huge schedules easily, without lagging. iOS & Android mobile apps are for work groups to follow and update their worktasks. The rich datasets from projects are available via our API, for further enrichment of the data in BI-system.

Planning and product philosophy

"Without proper Lean processes implemented, no tool can save your project."

Mestamaster is 100% focused on construction success and implementing Lean practices that support it. In practice it means that we don't even sell our tools without providing the training and support to the worksite managers. Our team offers our hands-on support for creating the takt schedule, refining it with contractors, training the site managers, starting & running morning huddles and working out the issues during construction.

Last Planner/Takt support

Takt scheduling and control is the core of our product. Last Planner Scheduling is also possible, but takt is and will be the main focus.

Contact info

Tuomas Talola
Executive Chairman
+358 45 348 3825
tuomas@mestamaster.fi
https://mestamaster.com/

7. Nialli

Nialli Visual Planner helps construction companies stay on schedule by seamlessly digitizing all stages of the Last Planner System®.

Nialli is focused on providing construction crews with software that is easy to understand and adopt. Helping users with their everyday planning needs while improving hand-off and interaction between teams.

By emphasizing the needs of end users first, Nialli Visual Planner can be quickly deployed on projects of any size - whilst allowing owners and management to passively capture and analyze project data for continuous improvement.

Planning and product philosophy

At Nialli, Last Planners are First Priority.

For too long, the construction industry has been focused on the needs of second Last Planners - schedulers, project managers, estimators, engineers. Those directly involved in project execution - superintendents and contractors - are being left out of critical decision making.

Everything we do at Nialli is focused on driving value for Last Planners. This means creating technology that is tactile, simple to deploy, easy to learn, and built for big room collaboration.

To put it simply, we're obsessed with sophisticated simplicity.

Last Planner/Takt support

Nialli is built for the Last Planner System.

Contact info

sales@nialli.com
1.844.200.6457
https://www.nialli.com/

8. Sitedrive

Sitedrive is the all-in-one tool for construction production planning and management that drives site execution – so you don’t have to jump between disconnected tools anymore.

With Gantt, Line of Balance, and Takt all synced, you get a clear overview of what’s actually happening on site.

Plan, schedule, track progress, and manage site execution, all in one place.

Run real-time planning sessions where changes are made together on the spot and visible instantly to everyone – including subcontractors. This way of working helps you catch issues early, plan much faster, and maintain a schedule that reflects reality.

Keep everyone aligned, improve coordination, and join the contractors using Sitedrive to finish projects up to 2x faster.

Planning and product philosophy

Our approach is to create a digital version of how crews actually build, helping them stay in flow and spot obstacles early, before they cause delays.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all methods. That’s why in Sitedrive, you can use Gantt, Takt, or Line of Balance – whichever fits best. You can mix them side by side in one connected system, built on a location-based foundation.

You'll start with the physical layout of the site and define real work sequences. From there, the schedule is refined together with the site team, so it stays grounded in reality and actually guides the work.

Our goal? To turn the schedule into the operational backbone of the site – something that guides and optimizes daily work, not just reports on it.

Last Planner/Takt support

Sitedrive supports both the Last Planner System® (LPS) and Takt planning & control.

For LPS, Sitedrive makes collaborative planning easy and gives you clear lookahead views, including Line of Balance and other location-based tools. Real-time updates keep production on track throughout the build.

For Takt, you can define zones, map out and visualize sequences, and manage flow – all using Sitedrive’s location-based scheduling core.

You can combine the best of both methods in one connected system. Use what works, drop what doesn’t, and keep your team moving.

Contact info

Antti Pukema
antti.pukema@sitedrive.com

http://sitedrive.com

9. Smartapp.com

What is Smartapp PLANNER™?

Lean Last Planning, Progress Tracking and Automated CPM updates all in one place! Keep it lean, keep it simple and most importantly, keep it fun and manageable.

Smartapp PLANNER™ is a mobile-first, multi-party, real-time last planner system that is used around the globe. It seamlessly syncs with your CPM schedule—P6 or MS Project—whenever you choose and can also publish to Procore or Autodesk ACC. Automatically align your LPS boards with your CPM schedule, apply logic to PLANNER Tags for easy task updates, and work online or offline with your iOS or Android device. Generate daily job reports, see real-time 10-day weather forecasts, track progress on 2D drawings or 3D models, and tap into LPS and CPM analytics for staff, trades, and crews.

When it’s time for an extra edge, let BRENA™ suggest look-ahead schedules based on past performance.

Whether you’re managing a small job or a massive project, Smartapp PLANNER™ brings simplicity, efficiency, and a bit of fun back into the planning process.

Planning and product philosophy

At Smartapp, we believe planning should be less about endless paperwork and more about building amazing stuff!

We start by asking why tried-and-true techniques—like LPS—aren’t everywhere already. Turns out, constant manual updates, disjointed schedules/ integrations, and too much complexity can kill even the best ideas.

So, we built a simpler, more flexible system that meets you where you are: mobile-first, offline-capable, and perfectly aligned with the project’s legal master schedule. By syncing pull plans with CPM schedules and automating the busy work, we help teams spend less time shuffling paper and more time getting real work done.

Our big goal? Make safety, quality, and cost tracking easy, so your focus stays where it matters—on delivering successful projects. Ultimately, we believe planning should adapt to people, not the other way around, creating a smooth flow from the field to the office for everyone involved.

Last Planner/Takt support

Smartapp PLANNER is a Last Planner and CPM system that is flexible and easy to use.

Contact info

John Barkwell, VP of Sales
sales@smartapp.com
Request a Demo
https://www.smartapp.com/

10. Specter automation

Specter is the world’s leading 3D construction site management software - the most natural way to plan, communicate, and document on your jobsite. The cloud software seamlessly integrates Lean Construction principles with BIM to optimize on-site execution. At its core, specter automates typical construction tasks such as lookahead planning, documentation, and communication — all based on a 3D model. A key feature is the ability to create a Last Planner System directly from the BIM model, enabling visually intuitive lookahead planning and progress tracking. This model-based approach fosters transparency, reduces coordination overhead, and supports continuous improvement. specter empowers all stakeholders - from site managers to foremen - with real-time, model-linked information, making efficient use of data from the planning phase to keep construction aligned, efficient, and predictable.

Planning and product philosophy

Specter's planning and product philosophy is built on the idea of unlocking the full potential of BIM models by bringing them from the planning and design phase into day-to-day construction. While many companies invest in creating detailed 3D models, these often remain underutilized on-site. specter bridges this gap by making the model easily accessible to construction managers, foremen, and site teams - right where it matters. By automating essential tasks like lookahead planning, documentation, and communication, specter saves around 1 hour time per user per day and reduces complexity significantly. The integration of lean methods further streamlines processes, enabling more reliable planning and continuous improvement. With its intuitive 3D visualization, specter is easy to adopt — even on construction sites with limited digital experience. The result is a practical, hands-on approach to digital construction that makes model-based site management not only possible, but truly efficient.

Last Planner/Takt support

Specter can be used for both the Last Planner System (LPS) and Takt planning.

Contact info

Emanuel Groh
Co-Founder & Head of Sales
emanuel.groh@specter-automation.com
(0049) 0221 66960870
https://www.specter-automation.com/en

11. Tactplan

Tactplan is a web-based scheduling tool designed for construction professionals working with Lean methods such as Location-Based Scheduling, the Last Planner System, and Takt Planning. These powerful approaches are seamlessly integrated into one intuitive platform – giving you a clear, visual schedule that fits entirely on a single page.

Our customers experience real, measurable benefits:

- Unmatched Overview
Gain a clear, visual understanding of all tasks across time and location – making it easier to coordinate trades, avoid clashes, and keep the project on track with a location-based planning approach.

- Predictable Construction Process
Every crew knows what to do, when, and where – ensuring a steady workflow with smooth handovers, minimal disruptions, and clear team coordination.

- Easy to Learn and Use
An intuitive interface and visual planning method make it easy to get started – even for users without experience in complex scheduling tools.

Planning and product philosophy

The planning philosophy behind Tactplan is rooted in Lean Construction principles – with a strong focus on flow, predictability, and collaboration. By combining Location-Based Scheduling, the Last Planner System, and Takt Planning, it enables a structured and transparent process where everyone knows what to do, when, and where.

This method offers a clear, visual overview of all activities in one place. It makes it easy to identify dependencies, coordinate teams, and maintain steady progress throughout the project. The schedule is simple to understand – even for users without experience in traditional planning tools. The core idea is straightforward: create a plan the whole team can understand and follow. This increases ownership, fosters dialogue, and reduces waste and uncertainty throughout the construction process.

Contact info

Kristian Birch Pedersen, CEO & Founder
M.Sc. (CivEng), Master of IT, PhD
info@tactplan.com
https://www.tactplan.com/

12. TaskCtrl

TaskCtrl is a specialized platform for Takt-based planning and systematic completion in construction projects. It allows you to structure project execution around flow and takt – with full control over objects, documentation, and responsibilities.

What sets TaskCtrl apart is the seamless integration between the Takt plan and the BIM model. With our visual interface, teams can track progress directly in the model, link activities to zones, rooms, and components, and monitor status and deliverables in real time.

TaskCtrl is built for everyday use on site. Field teams can easily update progress, report issues, and upload documentation directly from their mobile devices – keeping the plan alive and up to date without friction.

TaskCtrl also offers an open REST API and is designed to be integration-friendly. We aim to be the industry leader in interoperability – making it easy to connect with your existing tools, systems, and data platforms.

One of TaskCtrl’s unique strengths is the ability to seamlessly connect design (Planning), Takt planning, and systematic completion in one unified workflow – enabling better coordination across all project phases.

The platform is intuitive and modular – designed for contractors, consultants, and project owners alike. TaskCtrl supports the entire project lifecycle, from design to handover, helping teams deliver right the first time – with fewer errors and less stress.

Planning and product philosophy

TaskCtrl is built for teams that want structured progress, visual control, and clear ownership throughout the project. By combining the principles of Takt planning and Last Planner System® with visual progress tracking and BIM integration, we enable higher flow and fewer disruptions.

Planning is done using zones and rhythms, with each activity tied to specific rooms, objects, and requirements. Field updates from mobile devices ensure that all stakeholders have access to real-time information, making it easier to react to changes and resolve issues early.

TaskCtrl brings planning out of the meeting room and into daily operations. With a simple user experience and high adaptability, it supports both small and large teams in delivering with quality and control.

Last Planner/Takt support

TaskCtrl is purpose-built for Takt-based execution, while also supporting key Last Planner System® principles like commitment planning, visual progress tracking, and continuous improvement.

Key features include:
- Visual Takt plan integrated with BIM model integration
- Zone- and phase-based planning linked to rooms and components
- Delivery tracking with documentation and checkpoints
- Mobile reporting for field teams – real-time updates from site
- Variance logging and risk management tied to specific activities
- Dynamic re-planning and learning across projects

TaskCtrl gives you both structure and flexibility – whether you’re experienced with Lean and Takt or just getting started with flow-based planning.

Contact info

Ørjan Gjendemsjø CEO, TaskCtrl
orjan@taskctrl.no
+47 917 25 896
https://www.taskctrl.no

13. Touchplan

Touchplan is a collaborative construction planning platform designed to drive Lean Construction success. More than just a digital whiteboard, Touchplan provides an intuitive, real-time planning environment so teams can visualize project phases, identify roadblocks early, and make informed, data-driven decisions. By providing real-time analytics, Touchplan helps reduce rework, improve coordination, and optimize workflows.

Key capabilities:

• Master Schedule Synchronization: Synchronize with P6 and MS Project to align the Critical Path Method (CPM) master schedule with the LPS®-based production plan.
• Phase Scheduling: Break down high-level tasks into manageable activities through collaborative pull planning sessions, ensuring optimal sequencing and resource allocation.
• Look Ahead Planning: Visualize upcoming work and identify constraints to efficiently sequence activities, plan handoffs, and proactively address potential roadblocks.
• Weekly Work Planning: Align team efforts with commitment-based planning, fostering accountability and maintaining reliable workflows.

From master scheduling to weekly work planning, Touchplan enhances collaboration, reduces waste, and keeps projects on track.

Planning and product philosophy

We believe digital Lean should be the foundation of modern construction planning. By digitizing the Last Planner System®, we empower teams to collaborate in real time, improve reliability, and eliminate waste. Our platform enables pull planning, lookahead scheduling, and constraint management, ensuring that Lean principles drive daily decision-making.

To enhance the success of the Last Planners, we provide expert training and dedicated support to help teams successfully implement, adopt, and optimize Lean workflows. We make it easier for organizations to transition from traditional planning methods to a fully digital approach that enhances visibility and accountability.

Touchplan also integrates with tools like Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, bridging the gap between master scheduling and field execution. With intuitive technology and proactive support, we help construction teams standardize digital Lean as a core part of their tech stack—delivering more predictable, efficient, and reliable project outcomes.

Last Planner/Takt support

Touchplan supports both the Last Planner System® (LPS) and Takt planning, helping construction teams improve collaboration, efficiency, and accountability.

For LPS, Touchplan digitizes the entire planning process, from pull planning to weekly work planning. Teams can create and manage lookahead schedules, track constraints, and ensure real commitments with digital pins—eliminating the inefficiencies of manual sticky-note planning. With real-time collaboration, unlimited user access, and built-in analytics, Touchplan fosters team engagement and continuous improvement, making Lean planning more actionable and effective.

For Takt planning, Touchplan enables teams to establish a continuous, rhythmic workflow by setting Takt time, organizing work into Takt wagons, and visually managing production sequences. Users can easily adjust durations, shift tasks, and duplicate work sequences to maintain flow and efficiency. By tracking milestones and integrating reporting tools, Touchplan ensures smooth handoffs and optimized production pacing. By supporting both LPS and Takt, Touchplan empowers construction teams to achieve Lean execution with greater clarity, consistency, and control.

Contact info

Amanda McKernan
sales@touchplan.io
617-362-7001
https://touchplan.io

14. VisiLean

VisiLean is a robust construction management software that enables seamless project planning, execution, monitoring and control through collaborative planning, 4D BIM integration and Lean-driven workflows. By facilitating end-to-end process optimisation, our platform enhances coordination, reduces waste, and provides real-time visibility of your project’s progress, helping teams meet project timelines and budgets efficiently.

Our Takt module is an advanced solution that transforms construction scheduling by breaking tasks into structured work sequences, ensuring progress with minimal downtime. By aligning tasks with a predictable Takt system, teams can maintain steady workflow momentum, reducing bottlenecks, and enhancing overall project efficiency. Unlike other digital tools, VisiLean dynamically adapts to real-time project conditions, allowing for flexible adjustments based on on-site progress.

Through an intuitive 2D zone visualisation feature, you can import floor plans, create detailed markups and link workflows to specific locations, providing a clear and real-time overview of task progression. This ensures precise coordination among trades, enhances communication and drives efficient execution, ultimately leading to faster project completion with fewer delays, rework and resource conflicts.

Planning and product philosophy

At VisiLean, we’re bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and industry practices to implement tools, technologies and methodologies discovered with years of research and studies. Drawing inspiration from Lean manufacturing, we tailored these methodologies for construction, where project complexities and interdependencies require a more adaptable approach.

At the core of VisiLean are four key Lean principles. Collaborative Planning ensures that all stakeholders actively participate in work preparation and execution planning, promoting transparency and accountability. Continuous Flow minimises disruptions and enhances task sequencing for smoother project progression.

By reducing waste, VisiLean helps cut down on delays, rework, and unnecessary resource usage. Additionally, real-time decision-making enables teams to leverage live project data, allowing for proactive management and improved efficiency.

Contact info

Jame Ellis, Head of Sales
james.ellis@visilean.com
+44 (0) 7879 558751
https://visilean.com/

15. vPlanner

vPlanner is a comprehensive production management software solution and lean management consultancy. We empower teams to collaborate in real-time from anywhere to plan, manage, and track production for the entire project. With vPlanner, teams can truly manage their projects as networks of commitments using the Last Planner System®. Our latest release, vPlanner-V5 incorporates synchronized new Pull, Gantt, and Kanban views with our iconic network view to enhance workflow efficiency and instant reporting of enhanced LPS metrics. Teams can also use our new API to integrate vPlanner data into other tools like PowerBI and Teams. vPlanner offers comprehensive support for all the phases of the Enhanced Last Planner System®, takt planning, advanced metrics, analytics, and best-in-class integration with legacy CPM tools.

Planning and product philosophy

Our goal is to transform how construction projects are planned and managed through team collaboration supported by advanced technology and lean thinking. vPlanner’s focus is on the mechanics of production planning and control to maximize flow, reduce variation, and improve reliability. Our expert lean management consultants provide advanced production planning and control services to projects around the world as well as coaching for teams interested in taking their investments in LPS® to the next level and plan better with vPlanner.

Last Planner/Takt support

vPlanner offers comprehensive support for all the phases of the Enhanced Last Planner System®, including milestone planning, takt planning, lookahead planning, commitment management, advanced metrics, analytics, and best-in-class integration with legacy CPM tools.

Contact info

Samir Emdanat - President and Co-Founder
semdanat@vplannerapp.com
313.268.8342
vplannerapp.io

16. Yolean

Yolean is a digital platform that streamlines and improves collaboration in construction projects—from early design to site execution. Yolean provides powerful, adaptable tools that reduce admin, boost collaboration, and bring structure and transparency to every phase of a construction project—from early coordination to daily site execution.

Yolean can be hosted in different cloud environments or deployed on-premise to meet the highest security requirements.

Planning and product philosophy

For Design Planning and Management:

• Yolean’s visual issue board gives you full control over all project aspects—questions, answers, decisions, and meeting planning—in one shared space.
• This reduces the need for emails and calls, leading to more efficient communication and documentation.
• Automatically generated meeting minutes and decision logs save time and improve project traceability.

Yolean’s digital planning board enables clear, transparent short-term scheduling and supports both traditional and lean planning methods. It allows for:

• Importing master schedules from Powerproject, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6
• Takt planning for structured flow and efficiency
• Collaborative pull planning to actively involve all disciplines in shaping the plan. And Last Planner support to control the execution.
• To support plan execution and project control, Yolean’s Evaluation Guide and mobile-friendly interface make it easy to engage all levels on site, from operatives to management.
• Daily or weekly status updates are quick and intuitive, creating a shared baseline for the team and enabling real-time tracking of progress and issues.

Contact info

Amer Catic
+46760225262
amer.catic@yolean.com
https://www.yolean.com/