Elevate Construction

In this podcast we cover: Sketching instructions. The habit of preparation. How to set yourself up.   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 Cha...

In this podcast we cover: What to know about running a business. What to know about lean manufacturing. What to know about building lean 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...

In this podcast we cover: Who speaks for the trades. Gray Boxing. Pull plan tips.   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....

In this podcast we cover: My connection to you. My recent spiritual journey. Why you matter. And how I'll go to hell with you if you're not accepted in heaven.   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...

In this podcast we cover: The importance of digging into project details. How to do it remotely.   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 Channe...

In this podcast we cover: How to do one piece flow the communication. Why batching hurts collaboration. The model you can follow to stabilize your meetings.   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 lin...

In this podcast we cover: Stories about not having balance. How to begin early in your career. Steps you can take tomorrow.   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: · Jas...

In this podcast we cover: Getting the right "Who"s. Forcing yourself to delegate and automate In this episode, Jason shares a powerful lesson about delegation, systems, and the importance of finding the right whos in your life and business. Inspired by the book Who Not How by Dan Sullivan, Jason explains why doing tasks yourself may feel faster in the moment but holds you back in the long run. He...

In this podcast we cover: Why negativity never could. ⁠Why negativity will hurt your sense of self and purpose. ⁠Why we need to listen to those with solutions. In this episode, Jason reflects on the growing trend of negativity among industry influencers and why it does more harm than good. He admits his own past mistakes with criticism and emphasizes the need for positive solutions and supportive...

In this podcast we cover: Your most stable areas of the project may be your best ones. ⁠The squeaky wheel getting the grease does not mean its a good tire. ⁠How you can evaluate your organization and assess your best and most chaotic players. In this episode, Jason shares why stability is one of the hardest things to recognize in leadership and why it is so vital to success in construction. Using...

In this podcast we cover: Helpful quotes you will want to remember. ⁠Why stopping is hell. ⁠Why heaven in progress in the now. In this episode, Jason shares a mix of quotes, reflections, and lessons that apply to leadership and life in construction. He explains why a bad system will always beat a good person, why email often creates more misunderstanding than clarity, and how false metrics distrac...

In this podcast we cover: Why your ego is so descructive. ⁠What you can do to be present and authentic. ⁠What the consequences are of being trapped in an egoic state. In this episode, Jason explores the lessons from Eckhart Tolle's book The Power of Now and how they connect with leadership, spirituality, and daily life. He explains how ego forms when we identify with thoughts, emotions, roles, or...

In this podcast we cover:  the last 10 steps in the field engineering process. In this episode, Jason Schroeder closes out the field engineering series by covering steps 30 through 39. He explains how to begin port checks, create quality checklists, and use feature of work boards to guide crews. Jason emphasizes the importance of learning Revit, producing lift drawings, and writing RFIs to strengt...

In this podcast we cover: 15 more steps in the field engineering process. In this episode, Jason Schroeder continues the builder and field engineering series with steps 17 through 29. He explains why testing schedules matter, why builders need more than an iPad, and how to set up AutoCAD for surveying tasks. Jason covers the importance of understanding the basis of bearings and benchmarks, travers...

In this podcast we cover: Why you must start. Why you must be okay to suck. Why the time is now for everything you want to implement. In this episode, Jason shares why waiting for perfection is the enemy of progress and why the key to success is to attack, attack, and attack some more. Through real-world examples, he shows how iteration, failure, and persistence lead to mastery in lean, tact, and...

In this podcast we cover: What is a digger? Where do you need them? How can you enable them to dig and find problems? In this episode, Jason explains why effective construction leadership depends on having both diggers and dirt. Diggers are leaders who ask tough questions and verify the truth, while dirt is the data and systems they need to uncover problems and drive accountability. If you like th...

In this podcast we cover: Current affairs. Why tools don't cost money.   How you can invest properly in your success. In this episode, Jason Schroeder shares why tools do not cost money but instead make money. He explains how planning, consulting, training, and the right resources prevent costly project failures and generate significant returns. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please...

In this podcast we cover: The meaning of leadership. The meaning of personal development. In this episode, Jason Schroeder sits down with lean practitioner Leandris Weeden to discuss leadership, personal growth, and authentic influence in construction. Together they explore why failure is essential for learning, how trust builds high-performing teams, and why character matters more than technical...

In this podcast we cover: The seven types of leadership. When they are needed the most.   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:...

In this podcast we cover: What death ground is. What hobbling is. The difference between the two. How to properly set a milestone.   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...

In this podcast we cover: Why people may or may not want to do something. Why asking how is better than what. Why the person you are asking must know what they are doing.   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...

In this podcast we cover: What people will push you to do. What you should do. Why you have the leverage and the decision.   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: · Jaso...

In this podcast we cover: What it means to be on schedule. What it means to be in flow. Which one we can focus on.   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 Schroe...

In this podcast we cover: Some pitfalls to company trucks. Things to look out for. Shaping a mindset.   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 C...

In this podcast we cover: Why Owners and organizations are victims to this system too. What this means for us to change the industry. A reminder of why CPM is damaging.   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,...