Implementing Lean Construction using the Last Planner System in Iraq

One important improvement initiative, with direct practical impacts, has been the adoption of Lean Construction (LC). The best known LC technique is the Last Planner System (LPS), which has been demonstrated as a very useful tool for the management of the construction process and the continuous monitoring of planning efficiency.Nowadays, in Northern Iraq the increased economic growth as well as urbanization in developing cities has led into extensive construction activities that generate large amounts of wastes. Wastes in construction projects resulted into huge financial setbacks to builders and contractors. In addition to this, it may also cause significant effects over aesthetics, health, and the general environment.