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Professor Russell Kenley

Russell Kenley has been a significant contributor to the software solutions provided in LBMS, in particular Vico Control. He also has designed many of the business process aspects of LBMS.

Interest in LBMS has exploded in 2010 since the publication of the book (below) on LBMS together with Olli Seppanen (Vico Software).

Books

Kenley, R. & Seppanen, O. (2010) "Location-based management for construction: Planning, Scheduling and Control". Spon Press, London, UK. 550 pages.

Papers

Kenley, R. (1997) "A lean approach to construction: An historical case study". International Group for Lean Construction Conference, Gold Coast, Australia 1997

Kenley, R. (2004) "Project micromanagement: practical site planning and management of work flow". International Group for Lean Construction Conference, Denmark, August 2004

Kenley, R. (2005) "Dispelling the complexity myth: Founding lean construction on location-based planning". International Group for Lean Construction Conference, Sydney,July 2005

Seppanen, O. & Kenley, R. (2005) "Using Location-Based Techniques For Cost Control". International Group for Lean Construction Conference, Sydney,July 2005

Seppanen, O. & Kenley, R. (2005) "Performance Measurement Using Location-Based Status Data". International Group for Lean Construction Conference, Sydney,July 2005

Sample projects

We have been or are trialing the management system currently with the following:

Walter Construction Group
John Holland Group
Theiss-John Holland Lane Cove Tunnel.
Thiess
MacDonald International
Whats Critical

Dynaroad announcements

Position Partners acquires DynaRoad distribution rights in Australia

Precision systems company Position Partners has acquired the distribution rights for DynaRoad mass haulage and scheduling software in Australia. Under the agreement, Position Partners will distribute and support DynaRoad in close collaboration with Dr Russell Kenley, CEO of Location Based Management Source (LBMS).

The announcement follows the recent acquisition of Helsinki-based DynaRoad Oy by Topcon Positioning Group and the establishment of the Topcon Helsinki Technology Centre. The new centre will see collaboration and integration between Topcon’s positioning and machine control systems and DynaRoad’s construction project planning and scheduling solutions.

“As Topcon’s exclusive Australian partner, Position Partners was able to establish a unique agreement with DynaRoad’s Australian distributor LBMS, to maximise effectiveness for the local market,” said Martin Nix, Position Partners CEO.

“We are thrilled that Dr Kenley has agreed to work with us in an advisory capacity, his expertise with DynaRoad software will be a terrific asset to our customers and employees alike.”
Dr Kenley added: “The synergy between Topcon and DynaRoad from a development perspective will be mirrored in Australia at a distribution level, as LBMS works alongside Position Partners to deliver well supported solutions to our customers.”

DynaRoad is a tool specifically designed for earthworks projects. In addition to traditional project management software, it features mass haul optimisation, advanced resource-based scheduling and site monitoring. DynaRoad shortens haul distances, reduces the need for stockpiling and helps control project execution.

The DynaRoad software when combined with Position Partners’ Tokara telematics and Topcon’s SiteLink 3D Enterprise platform will create an integrated machine control and planning solution for all phases of an earthworks project, including estimation and pre-planning, through to construction and completion.

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