Elevate Construction

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  Ep.1666 - Winning Over the Workforce: The Culture Behind Great Projects 15.08.2026 5min

  In this episode, Jason explains why winning over the workforce is essential to creating a clean, safe, organized, and high-performing job site. The way leaders treat workers directly influences how workers treat the project. Jason discusses the importance of morning worker huddles, quality facilities, strong onboarding, clean work areas, leadership presence, and genuine connection with the workforce.  What you'll learn in this episode: How morning worker huddles align crews and create stronger communication across the site. Why clean bathrooms, good lunch areas, and organized job sites demonstrate respect for the workforce. How onboarding, recognition, and visible leadership help workers become emotionally invested in the project. Why combining genuine care with clear standards creates a culture that protects the building and the client experience. Are you creating a job-site environment that makes the workforce want to protect, respect, and take pride in 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 😊). 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
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  Ep.1665 - Construction Logistics: From Delivery to Installation 15.08.2026 8min

  In this episode, Jason explains why logistics must be treated as its own critical production system. Getting materials to the site is only part of the job, the real challenge is moving them efficiently from receipt to final installation. Jason breaks down the systems required for reliable construction logistics, including delivery scheduling, truck queuing, receiving areas, de-trashing, kitting, access routes, hoisting, and line-side inventory.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why the "last mile" from material receipt to installation is one of the most difficult parts of construction logistics. How delivery schedules, truck queuing, and clear gate systems prevent congestion and site chaos. Why de-trashing, kitting, and planned access routes improve material flow and reduce unnecessary handling. How deputized logistical operators and daily coordination keep materials synchronized with field production. Are your logistical systems intentionally moving materials from receipt to installation, or are crews still searching, waiting, and moving materials multiple times?   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
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  Ep.1664 - Why Prefabrication Matters in Construction 15.08.2026 6min

  In this episode, Jason explains why prefabrication should be used strategically to reduce bottlenecks, improve flow, and lower risk. The goal is not to prefabricate everything, but to use it where it creates the most value. Jason shares how prefabrication can dramatically shorten bottleneck durations, improve working conditions, and force coordination problems to be solved earlier.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why prefabrication is most valuable when applied to project bottlenecks. How early coordination and design support help make prefabrication successful. Why prefab can reduce field variation, delays, and costly coordination problems. How intelligent prefabrication can improve schedule, cost, risk, and working conditions. Are you identifying the right prefabrication opportunities early enough to remove bottlenecks before they reach 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
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  Ep.1663 - Why Supply Chain Management Is Critical in Construction 15.08.2026 8min

  In this episode, Jason explains why procurement and supply chain management must be treated as part of the same production system as construction. If materials, equipment, and information are not synchronized with the production plan, the entire project can be disrupted. Jason discusses the importance of starting procurement during design and pre-construction, packaging materials in the correct sequence, managing long-lead items, and reviewing procurement progress every week. What you'll learn in this episode: Why procurement and construction must operate as one connected production system. How starting long-lead procurement early helps prevent major schedule impacts. Why proper packaging and sequencing ensure materials arrive in the order crews actually need them. How weekly procurement reviews help teams identify supply chain problems before they affect field production. Is your supply chain synchronized with your production plan, or are your crews waiting for materials before they can build?   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
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  Ep.1662 - Why Every Project Needs a Risk & Opportunity Register 11.08.2026 7min

  In this episode, Jason explains why risk management must begin before construction starts. Without a Risk & Opportunity Register, fresh-eyes reviews, and reference class forecasting, teams can easily build schedules and budgets around wishful thinking. Jason explains how fresh-eyes meetings help teams expose problems early, assign mitigation strategies, and document risks and opportunities in days and dollars.  What you'll learn in this episode: How fresh-eyes meetings help teams identify and address risks before construction begins. Why every risk and opportunity should have an owner, mitigation strategy, and measurable impact. How reference class forecasting uses historical project data to create more realistic schedules and budgets. Why relying on aggressive targets and wishful thinking can lead to bad milestones, inadequate contingency, and project overruns. Are your project milestones and budgets based on real risk data and historical performance, or are they still being built around wishful thinking?   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
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  Ep.1661 - Why Lean Must Be Written Into Construction Contracts 11.08.2026 5min

  In this episode, Jason explains why Lean expectations must be clearly included in contracts before work begins. If behaviors, meetings, planning systems, and field expectations are not bought out upfront, teams create unnecessary conflict later. Jason explains why requirements such as foreman participation, worker huddles, Takt planning, tablets, safety standards, cleanliness, and other Lean behaviors should be clearly defined in subcontract agreements and work authorizations. What you'll learn in this episode: Why Lean behaviors and expectations should be included in contracts from the beginning. How clear contractual requirements help teams select trade partners with the right mindset. Why introducing Lean expectations afterwards can create conflict and change orders. How upfront clarity supports better planning, pricing, preparation, and trade partner relationships. Are your Lean expectations clearly bought out in the contract, or are your trade partners discovering them after the project has already started?   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
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  Ep.1660 - What Happens When Your Production Plan Is Missing? 11.08.2026 7min

  In this episode, Jason explains why a complete production plan is essential for reliable construction flow. Without the right milestones, pull planning, buffers, look-ahead planning, and day planning, projects quickly become reactive. Jason breaks down how the Macro Level Takt Plan, collaborative pull planning, six-week make-ready planning, weekly work planning, and daily planning work together as one production system.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why the Macro Level Takt Plan is critical for setting accurate milestones and project duration. How pull planning creates the right sequence, line of balance, buffers, and optimized system. Why six-week make-ready planning removes roadblocks before they impact committed work. How weekly work plans and daily plans keep trade partners aligned around reliable handoffs and execution. Does your project have a complete production plan from the Macro Level Takt Plan all the way down to the daily plan?   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
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  Ep.1659 - Individual Balance: Why Personal Organization Matters 06.08.2026 9min

  In this episode, Jason explains why individual balance is critical to making Lean and production systems work. Without personal organization, even a strong team can quickly become overwhelmed, reactive, and ineffective. He breaks down the personal systems every project team member should have, including a to-do list, Leader Standard Work, time blocking, clarity documents, meeting buffers, and intentional PTO.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why every project team member needs a reliable personal organization system. How Leader Standard Work, time blocking, and clarity documents improve daily effectiveness. Why back-to-back meetings, excessive email, and poor planning reduce individual capacity. How project managers can help their teams maintain balance, take PTO, and avoid overload. Does every person on your project have the personal organization system needed to perform well without sacrificing their time, health, or family?   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
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  Ep.1658 - Team Balance: The Missing Piece That Breaks Projects 06.08.2026 15min

  In this episode, Jason explains why team balance is essential to the Integrated Production Control System. The right people must be in the right seats, with enough capacity to perform without becoming overburdened. What you'll learn in this episode: Why having the right people in the right seats is critical to project performance. How balanced team composition helps every key responsibility stay covered. Why project managers should protect teams from unnecessary chaos, not necessary change. How overburden, rework, and insufficient capacity can create a downward productivity spiral. Does your project team actually have the right people, capacity, and balance needed to handle what the project is demanding?   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
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  Ep.1657 - Why Lean Fails Without the Right Team 06.08.2026 18min

  In this episode, Jason explains why the team component is essential to the Integrated Production Control System. Without the right leadership, team behaviors, and a shared performance goal, even the best Lean systems will struggle to work. What you'll learn in this episode: Why every successful project team needs a multiplier leader. How trust, healthy conflict, shared standards, and accountability create a cohesive team. Why a strenuous performance goal creates urgency and exposes problems within the team. How strong leadership and team alignment support every other part of Lean and production control. Does your project have the leadership, team behaviors, and shared goal needed to make Lean actually 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: 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  
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  Ep.1656 - How to Start a Construction Project Strong and Avoid Early Delays 29.07.2026 5min

  In this episode, Jason continues the IPCS series by explaining how teams can prepare to start a construction project strong. He covers the critical work that must happen before and after the notice to proceed, including mobilization, permits, temporary utilities, trade partner preparation, staffing, safety, and spatial planning. Without this preparation, teams can lose weeks immediately and spend the rest of the project trying to recover time that may never be regained. What you'll learn in this episode: Why teams must prepare during the 90 days before and after the notice to proceed. How temporary utilities, permits, trailers, and mobilization affect the project start. Why trade partners need pre-mobilization meetings and clear installation work packages. How day-by-day spatial planning improves foundations, basements, and early concrete work. Why losing time at the beginning creates delays that are difficult to recover later. Are you preparing your project to start with stability, or allowing the first weeks to become a series of preventable surprises? 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
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  Ep.1655 - Why Builders Must Be Involved During Design Development 29.07.2026 6min

  In this episode, Jason continues the IPCS series by explaining why superintendents and project managers must be actively involved during design development. Builders need time to update the production plan, logistics, zone maps, procurement log, risk register, mobilization strategy, and temporary utility plans before construction begins. Without their early involvement, the project is likely to start without a stable team, an achievable plan, or the preparation needed to execute smoothly. What you'll learn in this episode: Why builders should be engaged by the middle of design development. How early planning improves logistics, procurement, mobilization, and system selection. Why underground utilities, temporary services, permits, and site preparation must be addressed early. How builder involvement supports constructability, prefabrication, and an achievable budget and schedule. Why delaying the project team's involvement can cost weeks or months during mobilization and foundations. Are your builders shaping the project before construction begins, or inheriting an incomplete plan when it is already too late? 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
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  Ep.1654 - How to Enable Designers for Better Construction Outcomes 29.07.2026 6min

  In this episode, Jason continues the IPCS series by explaining why project teams must actively support and enable designers throughout pre-construction. He covers real-time budgeting and scheduling, integrated models, design-assist trade partners, constructability reviews, and coordinated communication systems. When designers are left to work in isolation, projects are more likely to miss milestones, exceed the budget, create installation problems, and disappoint both the owner and the facilities team. What you'll learn in this episode: Why designers need active support from builders during pre-construction. How real-time budgeting and Takt planning improve design decisions. Why constructability reviews must examine real building systems and installation needs. How integrated models, meetings, communication, and stakeholders improve coordination. Why treating designers as partners helps projects finish on time and on budget. Are you giving designers the information and support they need, or leaving them to solve the project alone? 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
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  Ep.1653 - Why Construction Teams Must Set Targets Before Design Begins 29.07.2026 8min

  In this episode, Jason continues the IPCS series by explaining why construction teams must build the design team and set clear targets early in pre-construction. He covers the importance of defining success, organizing communication, integrating designers and builders, creating a macro-level Takt plan, and working backward from construction milestones. Without this phase, design teams are more likely to miss deadlines, exceed the budget, ignore builder input, and deliver incomplete or unbuildable designs. What you'll learn in this episode: Why design teams need clear communication, meeting, and planning systems. How a macro-level Takt plan connects design milestones to construction needs. Why teams must design what they intend to build instead of simply building what is designed. How setting the project duration early supports a realistic budget. Why skipping target setting leads to late design, budget surprises, and false value engineering. Are you setting clear targets before design begins, or waiting until the project is over budget to make difficult cuts? 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
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  Ep.1652 - Why Builders Must Be Involved in Construction Proposals and Interviews 29.07.2026 7min

  In this episode, Jason continues the IPCS series by explaining why the project delivery team must participate in the proposal and interview process. When the builders help develop the plan, study logistics, identify risks, and communicate directly with the client, they begin the project with greater understanding, ownership, and commitment. This conversation shows why construction companies should avoid bait-and-switch staffing and return to a seller-doer model where the people making the promises are responsible for delivering them. What you'll learn in this episode: Why builders should participate in project proposals and client interviews. How early involvement improves pre-construction planning and project execution. Why changing the proposed team creates a disconnect between builders and clients. How making promises directly increases ownership, commitment, and accountability. Why the seller-doer model creates stronger customer service and project alignment. Are the people promising the project also the people responsible for delivering 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
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  Ep.1651 - 5 External Factors That Determine Construction Project Success 18.07.2026 9min

  In this episode, Jason begins a new series on what happens when critical components are missing from an Integrated Production Control System. He explains how paradigms, mindsets, goals, system structure, and rules shape the way a construction project operates. When owners, designers, stakeholders, contracts, and company leaders are not aligned, even strong project teams can be forced into rushing, pushing, bureaucracy, and anti-lean behaviors. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the owner's perspective can determine how the entire project is managed. How misaligned mindsets create delays, conflict, and unstable working conditions. Why the goal of the system must prioritize people, quality, and finishing on time. How contracts, agreements, team structures, and legal requirements affect performance. Why restrictive project rules can prevent teams from implementing lean construction practices. Are you evaluating the project team's performance without first examining the system they are being asked to work 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 😊). 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
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  Ep.1650 - Why Construction Foundations Fall Behind and How Better Planning Prevents It 18.07.2026 6min

  In this episode, Jason challenges the idea that overtime, weekend work, added crews, and late foundations are normal parts of construction. He explains how these warning signs point to failures in planning and leadership, not bad luck. By mapping the work, verifying production rates, coordinating with trade partners, and confirming readiness before work begins, teams can eliminate excuses and build foundations on time. What you'll learn in this episode: Why overtime, weekend work, and added crews signal a deeper leadership problem. How poor planning causes foundation and basement delays. Why historical production rates must guide the construction plan. How pull planning and day-by-day spatial planning improve execution. Why trade readiness, qualified foremen, and mock-ups must be confirmed before mobilization. Are you treating project delays as unavoidable, or are you willing to improve the planning that caused them? 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
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  Ep.1649 - How to Start Every Construction Phase Right 18.07.2026 10min

  In this episode, Jason concludes the before-phase planning series by explaining how to prepare every phase for a successful start. He covers aligning procurement and logistics with phase dates, kitting materials for crews, clearing roadblocks, confirming predecessor work, and following a structured planning cadence. The goal is to ensure that people, materials, equipment, information, access, and quality requirements are 100% ready before work begins. What you'll learn in this episode: How kitting, room kitting, and prefabrication improve flow in each zone. Why logistics and procurement must align with the phase schedule. How to identify and remove roadblocks before crews begin installation. Why high-risk work packages require more detailed planning and preparation. How to use a 12-week planning cadence to reach a confident go or no-go decision. Are your phases going wrong during construction, or are they starting wrong because the work was never fully prepared? 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
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  Ep.1648 - What Is Lean? Respect and Stability Come First 16.07.2026 19min

  In this episode, Jason explains what Lean truly means and why it must begin with respect for people and stability, not tools, waste walks, or continuous improvement. He connects these principles to history, Toyota, flow, and continuous improvement.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why respect for people and stability are the foundation of every effective Lean system. How World War II logistics, cooperation, and standardization influenced modern Lean thinking. Why overburden must be removed before addressing unevenness and waste. How flow, visual systems, total participation, and continuous improvement grow from a stable foundation. Does your Lean system begin with respect and stability, or are you trying to improve an unstable system that continues to overburden 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  
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  Ep.1647 - Before Phase Planning: Build the Right Crew Before Work Begins 15.07.2026 6min

  In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series by focusing on how to prepare, evaluate, and align trade partners before they enter the critical production phase. He explains why participation during pull planning, look-ahead planning, and preconstruction meetings is a strong indicator of how a trade or foreman will perform in the field. What you'll learn in this episode: How early participation helps identify reliable trade partners and foremen. Why visiting crews on other projects reveals how they are likely to perform on yours. How verified production rates and labor commitments support reliable phase planning. Why onboarding, workable backlog, safety planning, and quality planning must happen before critical work begins. Are you evaluating and preparing your crews before the phase starts, or waiting until production problems appear 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