Elevate Construction

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Leveling work Work from production rates Adjust Takt zones Adjusting work packages Adjusting labor counts Bringing materials JIT Adjust buffer amounts We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Takt Steering & Control Organized by zones The three Ms Roadblocks Constraints Zone Control We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Part 2 - Production Principles Production Principles We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Listening & asking questions Communcate for understanding Firefighters do not run into burning buildings Conclusion to Part 1 We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Know your trade and stay current. Safety, cleanliness, and organization. Get a passion for lean and progress. We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Crew Leaders as Roadblock Removers Put Down Your Tools Don't Escape to Home Depot We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Crew leaders prepare work Workers need 6 things Crew leaders as trainers, mentors, and coaches We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: The Right Information Safety & Quality Expectations Materials Layout Equipment & Tools Labor Crew Leaders by Geographical Area We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Respect Stability A Good Plan We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Instructions to Workers The Three Habits Continual Training & Reminding After-lunch Check-in Cleanup & Next Day Prep We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: The Worker Huddle The Crew Preparation Huddle The Safety Pre-task Plan We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: The Weekly Work Plan The Day Plan & Crew Leader Huddle The Morning Routine We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: The Quality Feature of Work Boards Making Work Ready Roadblock Removal We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this episode Jason describes how to use the Elevate Construction Personal Organziation Planners you can find on Amazon.

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Introduction By Zone The Pull Plan The Quality Pre-con Meeting We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Working with difficult people The energy bus Gratitude and giving The go-giver We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Organize Workers Three Signs of a Miserable Job The Ideal Team Players We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Onboarding Communication Continuous Reminding We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Health & Wellness Energy Cleanliness & Organization We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: To-Do Lists Handwriting, Speech, and Personal Appearance Attitude We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: You Will Become Who You Associate With and What You Consume Daily Owning Your Career The Habit Loop We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Your mental setpoint. Things you never do as a foreman. We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: The Leader What do you want in life? What you can become. We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Preface Introduction The Shepherds We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!

In this podcast we cover: Why we celebrate women in construction. Why it matters. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: What is an auto-filter? How can you do to outpace it? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Why implementation is not optional either. Why knowing always means doing as well. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Pushing is one thing. Unnecessary pushing is another. Why going fast is futile if we have slower bottlenecks. Where we should focus our attention and efforts. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Why training should be a condition of employement. Why people ignore their training. The consequences of doing so. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: The difference between decisions by council and consensus. The difference between what and how decisions. How structuring this right can really drive progress. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Schedules that people can see. How you can tell what teams cannot see. Why seeing the plan is key to teaming. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: How to use the roadblock tracking maps. How they help to track speed and distance. How they help manage delays. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: How to do monthly field walks. How you can make them impactful. How to shape behavior while on the walk. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Project closeout. Punchlist. Commisioning, testing, and the warraty period. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Why we get a false sense of security. How we can dig deeper. Why it is a big problem. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: The need for complaince based leadership at times. Why having a conversation is good first. And why the second option is conversations and then consquences. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast Jason dissects one more ignorant thought from LinkedIn.

In this episode Jason dissects another bad lean post.

In this podcast Jason takes the time to correct misinformation from the lean community.

In this podcast we cover: Why showing weekends on your schedule is a problem. What key things it triggers us to do wrong. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Why systems fail? What key items need to be in place to provide people what they need. What it means to have motivation. What it means to have the knowledge. What it means to have the circumstances. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: How to see roadblocks. What it means to commit to an activity. How to actually take time to visualize this. Signs you can use to trigger the finding of roadblocks. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: The concept of optimizing the whole. How we can avoid resource efficiency. What things to listen for and watch for on your jobs to prevent this. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: The key metric for any company to expand. Ways to identify when its time to let go of an employee. The real way to look at terminating someone. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Specific ways we can encourage a growth mindset. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: Why we must fix the systems first. Everyone needs the knowledge, motivation, and the environment to make change. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: The insanity of blaming the workforce for our problems. Why it was always on the owner or GC to fix this problem. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: The difference between pushing and creating stability. What a leader can do instead of pushing. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: What it means to be authentic. What it means to be authentic as a leader. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

In this podcast we cover: The difference between roadblocks and constraints. Why it is important to distinguish them. What they do for each part of the system. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg