Elevate Construction

Ep.740 - Lean Onboarding Series - Stop, Call, & Wait 19.01.2023 2:54 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains an approach that can be used to drive quality at the source.

Ep.739 - Lean Onboarding Series - One Process Flow 19.01.2023 5:58 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains why One Process Flow is the central concept of lean construction.

Ep.738 - Lean Onboarding Series - The Four Things 18.01.2023 7:05 ↓

In this podcast Jason discusses why training, the tools and equipment, a place to work, and the time to do the work are so important for your people.

Ep.737 - Lean Onboarding Series - Communicate for Understanding 18.01.2023 4:21 ↓

In this episode Jason explains why it only matters what the other person understands.

Ep.736 - Lean Onboarding Series - Orientations 17.01.2023 5:53 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains the importance of amazing orientations.

Ep.735 - Lean Onboarding Series - The Crew Preparation Huddle 17.01.2023 4:55 ↓

In this podcast Jason takes you through the purpose of the Crew Preparation Huddle.

Ep.734 - Lean Onboarding Series - The Day Plan 15.01.2023 3:41 ↓

In this episode Jason takes us through the purpose of the day plan.

Ep.733 - Lean Onboarding Series - The Weekly Work Plan 15.01.2023 4:41 ↓

In this episode Jason takes us through the purpose of the weekly work plan.

Ep.732 - Lean Onboarding Series - Look-aheads 11.01.2023 3:21 ↓

In this episode Jason talks about make-ready look-ahead schedules---the super and foreman's main planning tool.

Ep.731 - Lean Onboarding Series - The Master Schedule 11.01.2023 3:26 ↓

In this podcast episode Jason explains the purpose and use of a Master Schedule.

Ep.730 - Lean Onboarding Series - Visual Management Systems 11.01.2023 4:07 ↓

In this podcast episode Jason talks about the approach of using visual systems.

Ep.729 - Lean Onboarding Series - Going to the Place of Work 11.01.2023 2:13 ↓

In this episode Jason talks about the importance of solving problems on location at the place of work.

Ep.728 - Lean Onboarding Series - Just-In-Time Deliveries 06.01.2023 5:51 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains what JIT deliveries means and what it does not mean.

Ep.727 - Lean Onboarding Series - Leader Standard Work 06.01.2023 5:59 ↓

In this episode Jason explains the one thing every leader should have for him or her self and everyone that works for them--Leader Standard Work

Ep.726 - Lean Onboarding Series - Problems are not a Problem 06.01.2023 3:07 ↓

In this episode Jason explains why the best Foremen and Workers are always identifying and bringing problems to the surface.

Ep.725 - Lean Onboarding Series - Finding & Removing Roadblocks 06.01.2023 4:51 ↓

In this episode Jason talk about why workers and foremen should plan and prevent roadblocks instead of responding in the moment.

Ep.724 - Lean Onboarding Series - 3S & 5S 05.01.2023 5:53 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains the magic of the 5s system or habit. Sort Straighten Sweep/Shine Standardize Sustain

Ep.723 - Lean Onboarding Series - Waste, Unevenness, & Overburden 05.01.2023 5:12 ↓

In this podcast Jason talks about all three types of typical variation that a project, team, or crew may experience.  The key is to identify them and fix them if they exist in the production line.

Ep.722 - Lean Onboarding Series - The 8 Wastes 04.01.2023 7:05 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains the 8 wastes in construction and how you can use them for continuous improvement.

Ep.721 - Lean Onboarding Series - Buffers 04.01.2023 4:57 ↓

In this podcast Jason covers the need for buffers in every part of construction and construction scheduling.

Ep.720 - Lean Onboarding Series - Cycle Times 20.12.2022 5:14 ↓

In this podcast Jason talks about how to improve cycle times in construction.

Ep.719 - Lean Onboarding Series - Bottlenecks 20.12.2022 7:40 ↓

In this podcast Jason talks about how to identify and optimized bottlenecks.

Ep.718 - Lean Onboarding Series - Variation 20.12.2022 5:11 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains the effect of variation on our projects.

Ep.717 - Lean Onboarding Series - Finishing as You Go! 18.12.2022 8:43 ↓

In this podcast Jason talks about the importance of finishing as you go through the building with your scope or process.

Ep.716 - Lean Onboarding Series - Leveling Work 18.12.2022 8:44 ↓

In this podcast Jason explains the importance of leveling all aspects of work to create flow.