Elevate Construction

Elevating construction with interviews, training, and techniques that will make the build environment better for the workers, our customers, companies, and the industry as a whole. Podcasts are published before noon every weekday.

Ep.1297 - If We Stay Ahead, We Have Fun 03/14/2025

Ep.1297 - If We Stay Ahead, We Have Fun In this podcast we cover: Getting behind is when things get hard and staying ahead is how a project team has fun. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35702605

Ep.1296 - The Six Month Ramp and Disobedience 03/14/2025

Ep.1296 - The Six Month Ramp and Disobedience In this podcast we cover: There's a six-month ramp for teams to implement anything. What the root cause might be for people not implementing after that six-month ramp. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35702535

Ep.1295 - Answers to Questions about Takt - Explicit 03/12/2025

Ep.1295 - Answers to Questions about Takt - Explicit In this podcast we cover: Multiple questions about Takt given at the last 2 Hour Free TPS®. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35662280

Ep.1294 - Choice or Addiction? 03/12/2025

Ep.1294 - Choice or Addiction? In this podcast we cover: What is the difference between a choice to work more, and a work addiction? 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35662190

Ep.1293 - Having vs. Performing 03/12/2025

Ep.1293 - Having vs. Performing In this podcast we cover: The difference between the two and where our focus should be. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35662130

Ep.1292 - Advancing vs. Pushing 03/10/2025

Ep.1292 - Advancing vs. Pushing In this podcast we cover: Why strategic advancing is different than 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35612300

Ep.1291 - The Process of Achievement 03/08/2025

Ep.1291 - The Process of Achievement In this podcast we cover: The steps you can take to accomplish anything. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35586440

Ep.1290 - Morning Foreman Huddles are just Team Huddles 03/08/2025

Ep.1290 - Morning Foreman Huddles are just Team Huddles In this podcast we cover: Why a morning Foreman huddle is not a huddle. How the huddle system should 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 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35586350

Ep.1289 - Fake Quality Checks 03/06/2025

Ep.1289 - Fake Quality Checks In this podcast we cover: Why we have to make sure our quality checks are actually effective. Our responsibility to train people before holding them 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 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35565680

Ep.1288 - Focus on your Good Jobs more than your Bad Jobs 03/03/2025

Ep.1288 - Focus on your Good Jobs more than your Bad Jobs In this podcast we cover: Why “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is stupid. Why you should focus more on your good jobs over your bad ones. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35519225

Ep.1287 - Why Do I Have to Ask for Coordinates? It Is Insane! 03/03/2025

Ep.1287 - Why Do I Have to Ask for Coordinates? It Is Insane! In this podcast we cover: What mess contractors have to deal with to find the locations of their buildings. How the survey process works. How design should accommodate that process. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35517355

Ep.1286 - The Real Reasons for Variance 03/01/2025

Ep.1286 - The Real Reasons for Variance In this podcast we cover: What the reasons for variance are in lean thinking. What the real root causes are. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35494665

Ep.1285 - Getting Critical Tasks Done Faster 03/01/2025

Ep.1285 - Getting Critical Tasks Done Faster In this podcast we cover: Why you need to constrain your time. How you can get things done faster with our process. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35494590

Ep.1284 - The “Fearful” 02/26/2025

Ep.1284 - The “Fearful” In this podcast we cover: Why your most fearful team members may be the most dangerous people on your team. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35442090

Ep.1283 - 2 Needed Corrections 02/25/2025

Ep.1283 - 2 Needed Corrections In this podcast we cover: The proper role of a Safety Professional. The proper role of planning 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 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35422120

Ep.1282 - Examples of Pushing 02/25/2025

Ep.1282 - Examples of Pushing In this podcast we cover: Why most Supers do not know how to run their projects. Why we must move away from 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35422060

Ep.1281 - Lean Lies 02/21/2025

Ep.1281 - Lean Lies In this podcast we cover: As many lean lies I have heard that I can 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 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35377835

Ep.1280 - Principles of Preparation 02/21/2025

Ep.1280 - Principles of Preparation In this podcast we cover: Don’t start until you can win. Brokers can’t make work ready. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35377760

Ep.1279 - Visibility with all LPS Deliverables 02/19/2025

Ep.1279 - Visibility with all LPS Deliverables In this podcast we cover: How you can make your entire lean system functional. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35348170

Ep.1278 - Stop Signs & Opportunities - The Truth 02/19/2025

Ep.1278 - Stop Signs & Opportunities - The Truth In this podcast we cover: What’s the difference between a stop sign and a research point or opportunity? 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35348145

Ep.1277 - Misalignment between Reality & Plan 02/19/2025

Ep.1277 - Misalignment between Reality & Plan In this podcast we cover: What happens when your plan does not reflect reality 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35348105

Ep.1276 - Professional Concrete 02/19/2025

Ep.1276 - Professional Concrete In this podcast we cover: What signs are there that you have a professional concrete crew. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35348050

Ep.1275 - Anticipation Is the Ultimate Superpower! 02/13/2025

Ep.1275 - Anticipation Is the Ultimate Superpower! In this podcast we cover: Why anticipation is best. Why reaction never works. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35272465

Ep.1274 - Implement Systems Fully—Make Improvements bit-by-bit 02/11/2025

Ep.1274 - Implement Systems Fully—Make Improvements bit-by-bit In this podcast we cover: Why systems must be implemented fully. How improvements can be made bit-by-bit. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35243870

Ep.1273 - The List Makers 02/10/2025

Ep.1273 - The List Makers In this podcast we cover: Why making lists is such a good habit for builders. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35225310

Ep.1272 - The CM and Super Relationship 02/10/2025

Ep.1272 - The CM and Super Relationship In this podcast we cover: How can that relationship go well? How does it go wrong? What responsibilities do they share? 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35225240

Ep.1271 - Problem Problems and Problem Opportunities 02/10/2025

Ep.1271 - Problem Problems and Problem Opportunities In this podcast we cover: What is the difference? 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35225165

Ep.1270 - Answers to Questions about Residential 02/03/2025

Ep.1270 - Answers to Questions about Residential In this podcast we cover: Questions for listeners. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35127140

Ep.1269 - A Critique of Advanced Work Packaging 02/03/2025

Ep.1269 - A Critique of Advanced Work Packaging In this podcast we cover: What is AWP? What are some concerns? What are some things that are good? 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35127110

Ep.1268 - How to Communicate Effectively 01/31/2025

Ep.1268 - How to Communicate Effectively In this podcast we cover: How to be clear. How to talk less. How to make it more visual. 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/elevateconstruction/id/35099435

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