Elevate Construction

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

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

In this podcast Jason explains why we should always entertain having smaller batches, zones, or sequences.

In this podcast episode Jason explains two ways to look at the Last Planner System on your project.

In this podcast Jason talks about why holding start dates on a Takt time is superior to pushing.

In this podcast Jason takes you through how to use zones, takt time, and work packages on a lean project.

In this podcast Jason showcases the difference between the four major scheduling systems on your construction project.

In this episode Jason explains the difference between flow and pull.

In this podcast Jason takes us through the concept of respecting resources on our project sites.

In this episode Jason will show you the primary role of a Foreman on site and how that role focuses on training, mentoring, and preparing work.

In this episode Jason shows you how to run a perfectly safe project site based on respect.

In this segment Jason discusses how to run a clean and organized project.

In this segment Jason discussed the need for jobsite-side worker huddles and the impact they have on morale, culture, and the unified efforts of the project.

In this podcast we discuss the minimum standards for onsite bathrooms for workers and foremen.

In this episode we talk about where you start your lean journey-the bathroom.  The condition of the bathrooms will be the condition of your project site.

In this podcast we discuss the concept of optimizing the workers.  Workers and foremen are the only positions that make us money.  They should be optimized, supported, and respected.  Everything on a project should bring value to and flow to them.

In this episode we cover the concept of, "Plan it first, Build it right, and Finish as we go."  This is at the heart of lean construction because it is ultimately One-Process-Flow.

In this podcast we cover:  Why creating your look-ahead first is wrong. How to vertically align your schedule. One is from your head, that other is from 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 ar...

In this podcast we cover:  Why every schedule must have a path to finish. What happens if you do not have one. The formula that gives you the path. 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 You...

In this podcast we cover:  How to recover the supply chain at every step. Why digging in is better than taking the vendor's word for 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 Chan...

In this podcast we cover: How to prepare for your performance review. How you can receive the information and use it to your benefit. How to filter your feedback. 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: Why your organization is a mirror of you. What you can do to change the underperforming aspects of your project, team, or company. Why it all comes down to extreme ownership. 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...

In this podcast we cover: How Takt applies to the 14 principles of the Toyota Way.   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://www.youtub...

In this podcast we cover: The future potential of the people we work with. Why they may show up in a way that does not please you. How we can improve the situation and elevate others on our projects. 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...

In this podcast we cover: How a leader can respond when changes need to be made. What 5 things should the leader avoid when a change of plan is needed. 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 o...