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S4 Ep 369Ep.369 - Why You Need Tony Robbins! - Germany Series

In this podcast Felipe and I discuss the life-changing magic of attending training from Tony Robbins!

Sep 2, 202121 min

S4 Ep 368Ep.368 - Plan Like A Builder!

In this podcast we cover: How to approach planning and scheduling Why it matters What key steps to remember 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 😊).

Sep 2, 202122 min

S4 Ep 367Ep.367 - Plan It Like You Will Be Gone!

In this podcast we cover: How to plan like you would be gone Why Foremen have to plan this way to enable workers How we can reduce unforced errors in construction 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 😊).

Sep 1, 202118 min

S4 Ep 366Ep.366 - Being A Hard Worker!

In this podcast we cover: Why being a hard worker is the foundation of all other success How to transition between working hard to leading hard 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 😊).

Sep 1, 202127 min

S4 Ep 365Ep.365 - The Aggregation of Marginal Gains

In this podcast we cover: Why small things matter How being 1% better each day can bring massive 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 😊).

Aug 30, 202114 min

S4 Ep 364Ep.364 - The Huddle Board Should NOT Be in Your Head!

In this podcast we cover: Why some Supers struggle with fighting fires Why some Supers struggle with communicating the plan How they are interconnected, and what we can do about 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 😊).

Aug 26, 202119 min

S4 Ep 363Ep.363 - Respect For People!

In this podcast we cover: How to better see respect and disrespect? What does respect mean? What can we do to take our journey of respect for 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 😊).

Aug 25, 202118 min

S4 Ep 362Ep.362 - Construction Is War!

In this podcast we cover: Construction is war How can we learn from war? How we can pick up a weapon and fight 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 😊).

Aug 23, 202116 min

S4 Ep 361Ep.361 - Quality, Feat. Brandon Montero

In this podcast we cover: Quality How to approach quality from an Ownership standpoint How to double-check your work 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 😊).

Aug 20, 202119 min

S4 Ep 360Ep.360 - Feedback for Improvement!, Feat. Brandon Montero

In this podcast we cover: Why feedback is not negative How we can properly provide feedback Why it is crucial to our culture 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 😊).

Aug 19, 202115 min

S4 Ep 359Ep.359 - Its NOT about Technical Skills, Feat. Brandon Montero

In this podcast we cover: Why personal and professional development is key Our desires shape our results Why the conditions on our project site are directly tied to our desires 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 😊).

Aug 18, 202116 min

S4 Ep 358Ep.358 - The Change Model!

In this podcast we cover: Change and why it is difficult How you can endure the hardships of change What it takes to make lasting 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 😊).

Aug 17, 202125 min

S4 Ep 357Ep.357 - People & Process, Feat. Adam Hoots

In this podcast we cover: People and process The steps in people development How to fix problems in our culture 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 😊).

Aug 16, 202154 min

S4 Ep 356Ep.356 - The Takt Production System - Part 20

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 14, 202137 min

S4 Ep 355Ep.355 - The Takt Production System - Part 19

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 12, 202141 min

S4 Ep 354Ep.354 - The Takt Production System - Part 18

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 11, 202132 min

S4 Ep 353Ep.353 - The Takt Production System - Part 17

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 10, 20211h 0m

S4 Ep 352Ep.352 - The Takt Production System - Part 16

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 9, 202110 min

S4 Ep 351Ep.351 - The Takt Production System - Part 15

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 9, 202122 min

S4 Ep 350Ep.350 - The Takt Production System - Part 14

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 5, 202122 min

S4 Ep 349Ep.349 - The Takt Production System - Part 13

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 4, 202127 min

S4 Ep 348Ep.348 - The Takt Production System - Part 12

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 3, 202123 min

S4 Ep 347Ep.347 - The Takt Production System - Part 11

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 2, 202125 min

S4 Ep 346Ep.346 - The Takt Production System - Part 10

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Aug 1, 202119 min

S4 Ep 345Ep.345 - The Takt Production System - Part 9

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 30, 202119 min

S4 Ep 344Ep.344 - The Takt Production System - Part 8

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 28, 202117 min

S4 Ep 343Ep.343 - The Takt Production System - Part 7

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 27, 20218 min

S4 Ep 342Ep.342 - The Takt Production System - Part 6

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 26, 202121 min

S4 Ep 341Ep.341 - The Takt Production System - Part 5

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 23, 202125 min

S4 Ep 340Ep.340 - The Takt Production System - Part 4

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 22, 202116 min

S4 Ep 339Ep.339 - The Takt Production System - Part 3

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 21, 202116 min

S4 Ep 338Ep.338 - The Takt Production System - Part 2

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 20, 202123 min

S4 Ep 337Ep.337 - The Takt Production System - Part 1

Takt Planning & Integrated Control has not yet taken hold throughout the world like it should, and it needs to be empowered as the main scheduling tool to either replace the Critical Path Method or at a minimum, to hold it accountable and govern it. One of the main reasons the construction industry still typically produces projects behind schedule-with a crash landing at the end and with poor quality-is because we incentivize this with the variation, lack of transparency, and chaos that comes from CPM scheduling. It is time for this to stop, and Takt is the solution.

Jul 19, 202119 min

S4 Ep 336Ep.336 - It's about People, Feat. Nelson Atagi

In this podcast we cover: Cleanliness Working with others Serving and giving to get better 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 😊).

Jul 17, 202124 min

S4 Ep 335Ep.335 - We Need Superintendents, not Security Guards!

In this podcast we cover: the answer to a question submitted to the show What should Supers be doing on a daily basis How can they set good boundaries and stay in their role? 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 😊).

Jul 15, 202153 min

S4 Ep 334Ep.334 - Dependence, Feat. Hal Macomber & Felipe Engineer

In this podcast we cover: Dependence as it relates to... Little's Law The Law of Bottlenecks The Law of the Effect of Variation Kingman's Formula 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 😊).

Jul 15, 202154 min

S4 Ep 333Ep.333 - Brooks's Law, Feat. Felipe Engineer

In this podcast we cover: Brooks's Law Why adding manpower will extend the duration How to overcome 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 😊).

Jul 13, 202115 min

S4 Ep 332Ep.332 - And the a Miracle Happens!

In this podcast we cover: Why wait for the miracle to happen Let's make our own miracles How to ensure project success 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 😊).

Jul 12, 202120 min

S4 Ep 331Ep.331 - Accountability will NOT Leave You Shorthanded!

In this podcast we cover: Accountability Key people in key seats How you will not be left shorthanded if you hold people accountable 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 😊).

Jul 9, 202122 min

S4 Ep 330Ep.330 - The Project Director - Roles & Responsibilities!

In this podcast we cover: The role of a project director How they can approach a project Why they should be the main team builder on site 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 😊).

Jul 8, 202126 min

S4 Ep 329Ep.329 - Steadiness & Flow - An Excerpt from Elevating Construction Superintendents

In this podcast we cover: Why flow is so important An example from the Parade of Trades An example of throughput in a factory 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 😊).

Jul 7, 202112 min

S4 Ep 328Ep.328 - A Superintendent's Standing Orders!

In this podcast we cover: Why it is important to reduce variation on site How a Superintendent can support the flow of the project What behaviors are detrimental to construction flow 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 😊).

Jul 6, 202125 min

S4 Ep 327Ep.327 - Setting Boundaries!

In this podcast we cover: Setting boundaries How to successfully set boundaries What happens when we do not 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 😊).

Jul 2, 202114 min

S4 Ep 326Ep.326 - The Healing Power of Forgiveness

In this podcast we cover: Forgiveness How it impacts work and family What we can do to forgive 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 😊).

Jul 1, 202118 min

S4 Ep 325Ep.325 - The Missing Piece! The Production Laws!

CPM does not obey even one of the production laws, and Takt obeys and encourages all of them. This is probably the single most important information Jason has ever shared. The four production laws prove mathematically and scientifically why CPM will never work and why Takt planning is not magic but eternal truth. Little's Law says throughput time increases when you have too many flow units in process. CPM loads everything at once. Takt limits work in process. The Law of Variation says variation is the enemy. CPM has no rhythm. Takt creates consistency and continuity. Stop pushing manpower, materials, information, and variation onto your projects. You need rhythm, consistency, and continuity based on production laws, not guesses and critical paths that change 17 times. What you'll learn in this episode: Why CPM gets an F on all four production laws and Takt gets an A plus How Little's Law proves you need to limit work in process and reduce cycle time to go faster Why variation is the enemy and CPM creates it while Takt eliminates it How optimizing bottlenecks increases throughput for the entire system (not chasing random critical paths) Why Kingman's Formula shows waiting time equals cycle time times utilization times variation (Takt optimizes all three) Stop pushing. You need rhythm, consistency, and continuity. This is not magic. This is law. This is eternal truth. 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

Jun 30, 202128 min

S4 Ep 324Ep.324 - Making Mistakes

You are going to make mistakes, and you need to be okay with that. Striving for perfection is beautiful, but thinking you need to be perfect now is damaging. It makes you hide who you really are, prevents you from asking for help, and makes you less human. Jason shares the major mistakes he made in his career. Installing a duct bank where a sewer line should go and costing $350,000. Flooding a basement with four inches of water. Almost getting fired for being siloed and stubborn with a fixed mindset. The more transparent and open he was about mistakes, the less painful they became and the more people rallied to help him. If you are not okay with making mistakes, you will not take risks, fulfill your potential, or have the confidence you need to lead. What you'll learn in this episode: Why thinking you need to be perfect now is damaging and makes you hide who you really are How Jason shifted from fixed mindset to growth mindset in six months and went from almost fired to training nationwide The science of momentum: peak state, find passion, commit, take massive intelligent action How to reduce friction and increase addiction to build new habits that stick Why being transparent about mistakes makes them less painful and gets the team to rally around you Everybody makes mistakes. Get used to it. It is how we show up in those moments that 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: · 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

Jun 29, 202125 min

S4 Ep 323Ep.323 - Being Curious, Feat Joe Donarumo

Jason sits down with Joe Donnarummo to talk about generating curiosity in lean construction instead of intimidation and overwhelm. The skeptical superintendent who has been successful for 30 years will tell you there is nothing wrong with the way he runs work. But the industry is not the same as it was 30 years ago. The tools that made superintendents successful back then do not work today. Are you tired of working 80 hour weeks and dragging projects across the finish line at the expense of your family, health, and quality of life? Finishing a project well is not just about being on time and making money. It is about taking care of careers, preserving families, delivering quality and safety, and creating raving fans. What you'll learn in this episode: How to generate curiosity in skeptical superintendents by tying lean to current state pain points Why the construction industry today requires different tools than 30 years ago The new definition of finishing well: on time, profitable, owner happy, AND careers protected, families preserved, quality delivered Jason's challenge: consider master scheduling systems that create workflow, trade flow, and logistical flow Joe's challenge: let the job speak to you and fix something small that bugs you Are you tired of working 80 hours a week and dragging projects barely across the finish line to the expense of your family and health? There is a better way. 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

Jun 28, 202136 min

S4 Ep 322Ep.322 - The Production Laws, Feat. Hoots & Montero

Jason, Brandon Monteiro, and Adam Hoots dive into the four production laws that govern construction whether you know it or not. Fighting against these laws is like fighting gravity. You cannot win. When you want to cut a schedule, everyone throws manpower and materials at the problem, which is exactly what Satan would tell you to do if he wanted to extend your duration. The truth is you need to optimize bottlenecks, reduce variation, and reduce batch sizes. Companies using Takt planning are cutting 20 percent off schedules just by following production laws. The construction industry has been saying the word production for decades and nobody actually knows what it means. What you'll learn in this episode: The four production laws: Little's Law, Bottlenecks, Variation, and Kingman's Formula Why limiting work in process reduces cycle time (do not work on all four floors at once) How optimizing the bottleneck increases throughput for the entire system Why throwing manpower and materials at a problem is exactly the wrong response to schedule pressure How companies are cutting 20 percent off schedules by following production laws through Takt planning We have been saying the word production for decades and nobody has any idea what it means. If you want to cut a project, stop throwing manpower and materials at 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

Jun 25, 202146 min

S4 Ep 321Ep.321 - Growing High Speed Superintendents

If you want great superintendents, you have to grow them from the beginning through field engineering. Jason has never seen anyone go from college straight to assistant superintendent and successfully make it to field director. Ever. Being a superintendent is not a builder practicing position. You practice building when you are doing layout, drawings, quality control, and troubleshooting with workers. That is where you learn to be a builder. The superintendent of the future has the technological capabilities of a project manager, the strategic mind of a military general, and the ability to influence people like Dale Carnegie. You cannot get there without fundamental builder training first. What you'll learn in this episode: Why field engineer boot camp is the granddaddy of all boot camps and the foundation for great superintendents Why Jason has never seen anyone successfully go from college to assistant super to field director without field engineering experience The marshmallow study lesson: patience and delayed gratification predict future success in life and career How to build Superintendent 2.0 with technology, strategy, and influence skills combined Why companies need to plug the hole with fundamental builder training instead of just bailing water with poorly trained supers Stop letting grumpy, poorly trained superintendents who do not know how to schedule hold your company hostage. Build the next generation right from the start. 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

Jun 24, 202120 min

S4 Ep 320Ep.320 - Working for a Failing Superintendent!

Many superintendents do not know what they are doing, and that is a reality you have to work around. If you are a foreman or trade partner waiting for an incompetent superintendent to map out your destiny on site, you cannot wait. Here is the secret nobody tells you. You are in trouble either way. Whether you blindly follow stupid requests or do it the right way, you are going to get in trouble. So why not be in trouble and make money? Create your own schedule, protect your trade flow, plan it first, build it right, and finish as you go. If you do not have a plan, you will find yourself as part of somebody else's plan. And most of the time, the superintendent does not have a plan. What you'll learn in this episode: The powerful principle: expect nothing, appreciate everything, do the right thing (versus expect everything, appreciate nothing, respond as victim) Why you are in trouble either way, so you might as well do the right thing and make money How to create your own schedule and protect trade flow when the superintendent has no plan Why most owner's reps and uneducated superintendents give terrible advice that destroys flow The James Madison lesson: if you do not have a plan, be prepared to be part of somebody else's plan You are in trouble either way. Do the right thing. Take care of the contractor. Make money. Protect your trade flow. 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

Jun 23, 202129 min