Jason Schroeder

Elevate Construction

Elevating construction with interviews, training, and techniques that will make the build environment better for workers, our customers, companies, and the industry as a whole.

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Jason Schroeder

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep.742 - Larry & Earl 23.01.2023

In this podcast we cover: Why you are always worried. How you can live well in spite of 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: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://w...

Ep.741 - Lean Onboarding Series - Customers 20.01.2023

In this podcast Jason covers the ultimate end of all our lean efforts--to deliver a quality product at the lowest cost and schedule.

Ep.740 - Lean Onboarding Series - Stop, Call, & Wait 19.01.2023

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

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

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

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

Ep.736 - Lean Onboarding Series - Orientations 17.01.2023

In this podcast Jason explains the importance of amazing orientations.

Ep.735 - Lean Onboarding Series - The Crew Preparation Huddle 17.01.2023

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

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

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

Ep.732 - Lean Onboarding Series - Look-aheads 11.01.2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep.719 - Lean Onboarding Series - Bottlenecks 20.12.2022

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

Ep.718 - Lean Onboarding Series - Variation 20.12.2022

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

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