Construction Planning Simplified

Lookahead Planning

Keeping up with construction tasks is a headache in itself especially when it involves calling, emailing subcontractor and sending text message. WenPlan is an easy-to-use Excel alternative cloud-based construction Lookahead planning software. WenPlan helps

  1. Teams connect with real-time data
  2. Reduce administrative workload/tasks – duplicate data entry, search, share etc.
  3. Improve Field productivity
  4. Coordination between office and the field

If you are new to WenPlan, it’s strongly recommended that you view the training videos and checkout FAQ at your own pace.

WenPlan is built for construction superintendent, foreman and project managers to coordinate and control the upcoming onsite tasks.  It allows you to focus on upcoming tasks that must happen and make sure you have the required tools, equipment and resources to allow this work to happen.

The purpose of lookahead planning is the coordination of work to be done by multiple teams. Key elements of the Lookahead plan:

  • Ensure Labor, Materials, equipment/tool supply
  • Effective coordination with trades and project team
  • Establish clear ownership for removing the roadblock with a specific timetable.
  • Measure/track project performance
  • Share critical roadblocks with the owner.

Currently planning of upcoming tasks is a manual process using Excel Spreadsheets.  Good timely Lookahead plan greatly improves project execution and control.  Planning and attention to detail helps avoid delays by identifying blockers well in advance to keep them from being an obstacle.

Start saving money and time today with a free 30 day trial.  You will have access to all WenPlan’s features and gain full insight into the benefits of WenPlan.

Benefits

WenPlan cloud-based construction Lookahead planning helps

  1. Project completion accelerated through better communication and planning, real-time data and improved Field productivity
  2. Reduce administrative workload/tasks – duplicate data entry, search, share etc.
  3. Coordination between office and the field
  4. Benefits for
    1. General Contractor and Subcontractor
    2. Superintendents and Home office

WenPlan enables construction professionals to collaborate weekly work plan.  It helps firms control upcoming tasks, minimize interruptions to work, increase productivity,  accountability and ultimately boost profits.

WenPlan leverages technology to connect teams, improve visibility, respond to change efficiently, increase productivity and improve project success. 

  • General Contractors, Subcontractors & owner
    • Collaborate in real-time with access to project tasks from any device connected to the internet.
    • Export Week Work Plan to Excel and Import into PlanGrid and other software for collaboration.
    • Tasks User friendly easy-to-use collaboration tool
    • Facilitate collaboration in real-time
    • Shared visibility for all users
    • Seamless data sharing between teams
    • Identify and alleviate bottlenecks to maintain Project Schedule.
    • Planning and attention to detail helps avoid delays by identifying blockers well in advance to keep them from being an obstacle
  • Superintendent
    • Easy-to-use Excel-alternate for construction field personnel to develop weekly Lookahead Plan 
    • Help minimize interruption of work due to lack of tools, information, material, manpower, equipment, safety and space
    • Save time and money with automation and eliminating duplicate data entry
    • Minimize waste with better coordination
    • Minimize disputes and costly-rework.
    • Automate time-consuming process
    • Help develop an integrated weekly work plan
    • Identify and alleviate bottlenecks
  • Field Personnel
    • Simple timeline view that illustrates project tasks
  • Project executives
    • Provide greater visibility to the home office
    • Increase accountability

For more information about Lookahead by One person vs. Team see Basic vs Professional License