Elevate Construction

🚨 Is Your Company Being Held Back by the Wrong People? 🚨 In this eye-opening episode, Jason tackles one of the most uncomfortable and costly truths in business,👉 Sometimes the people who helped you build the company are now the ones holding it back. As companies grow, the demands change. But what happens when the leaders don't? What happens when loyalty blinds us to the reality that the business has outgrown its people? 🎯 In this episode:✅ Why over 80% of companies are unknowingly keeping the wrong people in key seats✅ How to recognize when someone's capacity no longer matches the business's needs✅ Why failure to act on this truth costs millions and damages culture✅ The visual that will forever change how you think about leadership capacity This is a message most leaders don't want to hear but every great leader needs to. 👉 Listen now and learn how to create a leadership team that grows with your business, not against 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🚨 Is Command and Control Really the Enemy? Or Are We Missing the Bigger Problem? 🚨 In this quick but hard-hitting episode, Jason flips the script on one of the most common talking points in construction today the demonization of "command and control" leadership. Are projects failing because of old school control tactics or because we've stopped training real builders? Is it collaboration vs control or is there a deeper issue no one is talking about? 🔑 You'll hear:✅ Why projects used to finish strong and why they don't anymore✅ The danger of having leaders with no plan, no control, and no urgency✅ The real difference between good, better, and best leadership in construction This one's raw, honest, and meant to spark reflection and action.👉 Listen now and help us shift the focus to what really matters: Training. Control. Respect. Results. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🚨 "It's in Procore" Isn't Good Enough, Here's Why Your Project Is Still Failing 🚨 Too many construction teams are hiding behind their project management software and it's costing them time, money, and credibility. In this no-holds-barred episode, Jason Schroeder calls out the dangerous myth that everything is "in Procore" (or whatever system you're using). Spoiler alert: It's not. And thinking it is could be the reason your project is bleeding. 🔥 You'll learn why: ✅ A fancy software doesn't replace the need for real schedules, tax plans, and flow ✅ Submittal logs ≠ Procurement logs (and why this difference matters) ✅ Without buyout and procurement tracking, your project will fail to deliver Stop being lulled into a false sense of security by digital checklists. The software is just the tool not the solution. If you want your projects to actually succeed, this episode is the wake up call you've been waiting for. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to run your project like a pro, not a Procore robot. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🚨 Stop Checking Boxes, Start Solving Problems 🚨 Why is your project team still struggling when all the "tools" are in place? In this eye opening episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder exposes the trap that's holding back too many project managers: focusing only on the tools instead of the outcomes. ✅ Got your RFIs in Procore?✅ Submittal logs polished?✅ Financials updated? Great. But none of that matters if your project is bleeding time, money, and trust. Jason shares a powerful hospital analogy that will change the way you think about your role as a builder and leader: Are you checking equipment, or are you saving the patient? 🎯 Discover how to: Move beyond the "good enough to not get in trouble" mindset Stop being a tool jockey and start owning the scope Create real flow, solve real problems, and deliver real value If you're tired of seeing projects stall while everyone hides behind systems, this episode is your wake up call. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGD · 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

🚀 Why Your Crews Aren't Hitting Production—and How to Fix It 💡 Are you leaving thousands (or millions) of dollars on the table because your team doesn't truly understand where production is breaking down? In this quick but powerful episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder shares a simple but game-changing truth: Tracking production alone isn't enough. If you don't know why you're missing targets, you'll never improve. 🎯 Learn how a basic production comparison hour by hour, crew by crew can help you: ✅ Pinpoint exactly where your project is losing time and money ✅ Uncover the real causes behind production delays ✅ Engage your teams in daily problem solving that drives flow, efficiency, and profit Whether you're in civil, concrete, utilities, or any self-perform trade, this episode will show you how to stop the hidden waste, boost performance, and get your crews back on track every single day. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🎲 How to Win at Monopoly and Construction: The Power of Playing the Game Right 🚧 What does playing Monopoly with your kids have to do with running a successful construction project? Everything. In this eye opening episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder reveals a simple but powerful truth: most construction teams are playing the game wrong. Just like distracted Monopoly players with messy piles of cash and no strategy, too many project managers and superintendents operate without clear data, visuals, or direction. 👉 Do you know where your project stands right now? 👉 Are you tracking risks, opportunities, and finances daily? 👉 Is your team playing to win or just rolling the dice? In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why the right visuals and metrics change everything ✅ The key tools every project leader must use daily ✅ How to move from reactive to strategic decision-making ✅ The real reason your team may be "going bankrupt" without realizing it If you want to stop guessing, start leading, and win the construction game every time, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to play and win with strategy, clarity, and precision. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🎙"What I Had Said Was" Why Your Words Matter More Than You Think in Construction 🚧 In this eye-opening episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder breaks down one of the biggest hidden risks in construction: the unseen consequences of the words we use every day. 👉 Ever said something that sounded fine, but later caused confusion, delay, or even cost money? 👉 Are you part of a system that unintentionally rewards the wrong behavior like taking longer or spending more? 👉 Do you really understand the feedback loops baked into your project's contracts, schedules, and team dynamics? 🔑 In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ How small statements can have BIG ripple effects on projects. ✅ Real-world examples of how system thinking reveals hidden risks. ✅ Why intent doesn't always match outcome and how to fix it. ✅ How to spot the silent systems driving failure, conflict, or inefficiency. 💡 The challenge? It's time to stop taking things at face value. Start thinking in systems. Start questioning the "why" behind the way things have always been done. If you're a builder, leader, or team member who wants to lead smarter, communicate clearer, and avoid the hidden traps of modern construction, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. 👉 Listen now and learn how to say what you really mean and build projects that actually win. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🚨 Want to Stand Out in Construction? It Starts Here. In this eye opening episode, Jason Schroeder and Brandon Montero reveal the game-changing habits that separate average construction surveyors from true professionals. ✅ Why aesthetics yes, how your work looks can make or break your reputation. ✅ How to ask the right questions when reading work orders to avoid costly mistakes. ✅ The secret to leading your crew like a pro, creating flow, and boosting efficiency. ✅ Why personal organization and mental checklists are your hidden superpowers. ✅ How to listen to the site and anticipate needs before problems even appear. If you've ever wanted to: 🔹 Be the go to person everyone trusts 🔹 Communicate with more clarity and confidence 🔹 Lead without chaos and confusion 🎧 Hit play now and start elevating your career one smart move at a time. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🔥 Is Stress Good for You? The Surprising Truth from 834 Voices 🔥 Is stress your enemy or your secret weapon? In this eye-opening episode, we unpack the results of a viral LinkedIn poll that drew 834 votes, 72 comments, and over 35,000 views on one provocative question: 👉 Is stress good for you? The answers? Diverse, passionate, and full of wisdom. Join Jason Schroeder as he breaks down the science, the stories, and the lessons that could change how you think about stress forever: ✅ The powerful difference between eustress (good stress) and distress (harmful stress) ✅ How reframing stress can boost performance, resilience, and even longevity ✅ Real comments, real insights from construction pros and thought leaders alike ✅ Why some stress is essential for growth and how to avoid the types that break us down If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will challenge your mindset and show you how to harness stress instead of fearing it. 🎧 Listen now because the right stress could be the key to your next breakthrough. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🚨 Why Most Survey Data Falls Short And How to Fix It 🚨 Too many crews are just "checking the box" when it comes to as builts, topo surveys, and field sketches leaving drafters, engineers, and project teams scrambling to make sense of incomplete or sloppy data. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how to: ✅ Shoot as-builts like you're drawing a 3D map every bend, dip, and end matters. ✅ Stop the "dot to dot" mindset and start mapping reality with topographic precision. ✅ Create intelligent exhibits that anyone on the project can understand no guesswork, no rework. ✅ Build unstoppable flow within your crew to eliminate wasted time and constant stops and starts. Your data isn't just for you it's the blueprint for every team that follows. Step up your game, learn how to visualize and communicate your work clearly, and become the surveyor everyone wants on their site. 🎧 Listen now and transform the way you see your role in the field. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🎄 What's Your Christmas Story? How to End the Year with Purpose, Passion, and Power 🎄 This isn't just another holiday message this is a wake-up call to rediscover why you do what you do. In this inspiring episode, we unpack what it means to have your own Christmas Story for your company, your team, and your life. Using timeless lessons from A Christmas Carol, personal stories, and real-world leadership insights, you'll learn how to: ✅ Reflect on your year with gratitude and clarity✅ Set goals that align with your true purpose✅ Avoid the post-holiday slump by reigniting your passion✅ Anchor your work and life in values that inspire real impact If you've ever felt burnt out, directionless, or like you're just going through the motions this is the episode you can't afford to miss. 🎁 It's time to stop chasing more and start becoming more. Let's build people. Let's build families. Let's build a future worth celebrating. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🔥 How Do You Build Teams That Actually Work? The O'Shea Builders Secret 🔥 What if your company wasn't just a place to work but a place where people grow, thrive, and want to stay? In this powerful episode, Jason Schroeder sits down with Tess Fialka and Josh Fry of O'Shea Builders to uncover how they've transformed team development into a game-changer for business success. Learn how intentional hiring, tailored onboarding, psychological safety, and a true culture of learning helped O'Shea skyrocket revenue, boost employee satisfaction, and win industry recognition. 👉 How do you create a culture where leaders lead by example?👉 What's the real meaning of respecting the nature of people?👉 How do you move from old-school management to a thriving, connected team? Whether you're a field leader, executive, or anyone hungry for growth, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, change, and continuous improvement. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

In this final episode of our game changing series on production control, schedule control, and tact control, Jason Schroeder pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to manage and accelerate construction production without burnout, chaos, or endless rework. You'll discover:✅ Why bottlenecks not people are slowing you down✅ The secret to optimizing cycle times for steady, reliable progress✅ How to boost labor productivity without pushing crews to the brink✅ The #1 shift every superintendent needs to make: stop asking when start focusing on how✅ The hidden production laws that turn good projects into great ones If you're ready to stop fighting fires and start running projects that flow with consistency, quality, and speed, this is the episode you can't afford to miss. 🎧 Press play and let's Elevate Construction together! 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🎯 Why "Just Throw More Manpower at It" Is Killing Your Projects 🎯 Too often, construction teams try to fix problems by tossing in more people and it fails. Every. Single. Time. In this game-changing episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, we're breaking down:✅ The real difference between throwing manpower and swarming✅ Why quality at the source is the heartbeat of real production✅ How to finish as you go, create standard work, and leverage prefabrication to crush rework✅ Why production IS quality and how to finally align your team around that truth Stop the cycle of chaos. Start building it right the first time.🎧 Tune in now to learn how to install with a quality product because anything less is costing you time, money, and your team's sanity. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🚧 Is Your Project Stuck? It's Time to Master Roadblock Removal! 🚧 In construction, productivity dies where roadblocks live. We're diving deep into the art and science of Roadblock Removal the key to unlocking flow, boosting predictability, and keeping your tact plans on track. Discover:✅ The 6 essential components of a killer roadblock removal system✅ Why you shouldn't even talk about Percent Plan Complete until you master this✅ How tact planning helps you see, remove, and absorb roadblocks✅ The power of buffers, look-ahead schedules, and roadblock maps✅ How to build a team that's addicted to clearing the path every single day If you want your projects to move faster, smoother, and with less chaos this is the episode you can't afford to miss. 🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward building remarkable projects with remarkable people. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🎙 Production Control Series (Part 3): Stop Pushing Start Leveling: The Secret to True Productivity in Construction 🏗️ Tired of the old-school "just throw more people at the problem" approach when your project slips behind? It doesn't work and it never did. We unpack one of the most powerful yet overlooked keys to production control: Leveling Work. If you want steady progress, safer job sites, better morale, and faster results this is where it starts. 🔑 You'll discover:✔️ Why work spikes kill productivity and flow✔️ The 5 proven strategies to level your project's workload, workforce, and materials✔️ The difference between pushing harder vs creating capacity and why most teams get it wrong✔️ How to adjust tact zones, smooth manpower, and optimize material flow to keep your project humming Forget the frantic chaos. It's time to build smarter, not harder. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

🎙 Production Control Series (Part 2): Why Stability is the Secret Weapon of High-Performing Projects 🏗️ Without stability, your project's production system is like a house built on sand shaky, unpredictable, and headed for trouble. We dive deep into the second pillar of production control and Creating Stability. This episode reveals why cleanliness, safety, organization, and a healthy team aren't just nice to have they're non-negotiable for controlling your schedule and keeping your project on track. 🔑 Key takeaways:✔️ Why cleanliness is the foundation of safety and flow✔️ How to build a balanced, high-performing team that doesn't burn out✔️ The truth about holding start dates (and why starting early can wreck your flow)✔️ The power of geographical control, daily huddles, and disciplined delay management✔️ How to stabilize your project using Takt, Scrum, or Last Planner Systems If you've ever struggled with projects that spiral out of control, this episode will give you the exact tools to regain control, create flow, and build with confidence. Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Production Control Unlocked: The Secrets to Building Flow on Your Jobsite This isn't just another Takt planning talk. We're diving into real world production control principles you can apply to any schedule, any project, any team to boost productivity and flow where it matters most: In this episode: ✅ The superintendent and foreman's crucial role in production control. ✅ Why finishing early doesn't mean starting the next thing faster. ✅ How to create stability, improve handoffs, and swarm problem areas. ✅ The meeting rhythm that makes Takt control work. Whether you're in construction leadership or on the front lines, this series will help you take control of your projects like never before. 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let's build a smoother, smarter jobsite together. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

In this podcast we cover: Why having more time on a project doesn't mean we are getting paid for it How you can approach time extensions Why you should always know the financial strategy of the project 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: How desire shapes action 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What are the consequences of not having psychological safety How can you create safe environments Why is it so important for teams to create these environments 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why WhatsApp is one of the best communication tools for teams 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why you should stop playing Tennis Why you should play football What it takes to be a leader on the project 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Learn applied Resection Plan your Daily Tasks Learn applied leveling Learn level loops Learn layout basics 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What success O'Shea Builders has seen taking their lean journey Why starting with people is key to your breakthrough What order a company must follow to implement lean 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: The Ten Commandments of Change Orders 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Stress is only harmful to your health if you believe it is. The stress paradox says that happiness and stress belong together. You can channel your stress into energy that boosts your performance. 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Learn the math Learn to use the equipment Learn note keeping Learn Civil 3D or CAD Overcoming the Error in Basic Tasks 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Being a Rodman/Technician Loading materials and preparing for work Personal preparedness, choosing tools Envisioning Work Orders Learn to read plans 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: The new Takt Miro board How you can use in in your career and on your project! 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why we have a problem in our industry Why people don't know it How realizing we have a problem is the key to fixing 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What diabetes is How overcommitting with our time is like being a life diabetic How we can be balanced and effective 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why writing skills will improve your career How you can approach learning good communication Why ignoring this will hurt your progress Questions: Are your emails professional? Are you proficient with writing? Are your messages too long? Are you communicating enough? Would a focus here help your career? 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why working hard is the most important fundamental principle How you can show up as a hard worker What you do after you have mastered that principle Questions and challenge: Are you running to your work? Do you understand the culture of work? Is your spouse understanding of your work? Are you adding more value than what you get paid? 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Having a clear message Speaking with passion and volume Speaking often enough 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Boot Camps Navy SEAL BUDS training Mindset Heaven Eternal 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: The analogy of the moving walkways Adding your effort to the help The determining factor is the culture the strategy is deployed within 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why communication is so important in a team How you can change your mindset and better align with others Why siloed thinking is so destructive to teams 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Getting in sync How trades can get into a flow Why it is important to schedules 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: How we show up when we lack capacity What we miss out on when we are too busy Why it matters in relation to our performance 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Look-ahead schedules Weekly work plans How to win with short interval planning 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why a 5 day takt time may not work How it prevents you from gaining buffers How if prevents you from eating into those buffers 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Implementing in silos Knowing what you are good at Making decisions with the people on the ground who have the best input 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 😊). If you want to learn more we have: Certification Courses On Takt " Upcoming Events" A great podcast called "The Elevate Construction Podcast with Jason Schroeder" The leanTakt YouTube Channel dedicated to showcasing how to do takt and sharing. The leanTakt Website with tons more resources and content www.leanTakt.com The Takt Book "Takt Planning and Integrated Control" by Jason and Spencer Builder, Foreman, and Field Engineer Bootcamps " Upcoming Events" Further light and knowledge from our Expert counterparts in Germany Takt.ing If you need help with anything you can always reach out to either Jason Schroeder or Spencer Easton.

In this podcast we cover: Visual interfaces Mural Miro 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 😊). If you want to learn more we have: Certification Courses On Takt " Upcoming Events" A great podcast called "The Elevate Construction Podcast with Jason Schroeder" The leanTakt YouTube Channel dedicated to showcasing how to do takt and sharing. The leanTakt Website with tons more resources and content www.leanTakt.com The Takt Book "Takt Planning and Integrated Control" by Jason and Spencer Builder, Foreman, and Field Engineer Bootcamps " Upcoming Events" Further light and knowledge from our Expert counterparts in Germany Takt.ing If you need help with anything you can always reach out to either Jason Schroeder or Spencer Easton.

In this podcast we cover: Reflections on Takt as a governing flow production system What the industry must do to reverse the downward production trend How someone can get started on their lean journey with these concepts. 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why a schedule made separately is toilet paper Why Supers must plan the project with the PMs Why Super must update the schedule weekly and be in the schedule daily Questions and challenge: Are your Supers planning the jobs? Are your Supers maintaining the schedule? Are your Supers updating the schedule? Are your Supers in the schedule every day? 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Professional conduct How it will affect your career Why it is important to evaluate Questions: How is your verbal conduct? How do you behave at work? Are you honest, and do you have integrity? Are you above reproach 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Brainstorming the critical components of a system Reducing friction How you can apply this to your scaling and improvement 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 😊).

In this podcast we cover: The aggregation of marginal gains Why it may be better to improve all needed aspects by 1% instead of one things by 10% How we can know when we are lopsided 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 😊).