Elevate Construction Ep.210 - The Enemy! Waste & Variation
The enemy is waste and variation, not your people. Jason breaks down why construction leaders need to raise their setpoint and fight harder against the real threats on every project. Using the Roman Triari as an analogy, he explains why senior superintendents and experienced builders are the elite third line, the ones it comes down to when projects struggle, when people are disrespected, or when hard decisions must be made. This episode includes a vintage interview with Gray Childs about Roman military lessons: organization, embracing technology, leadership, and how Roman soldiers were also the builders of roads, aqueducts, and the Colosseum. Everything on site is trying to kill us if left uncontrolled; it comes down to us to protect our people.
What you'll learn in this episode:
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Principle 12 from Jason's book: Control what you can, focus on cleanliness, safety, organization, and planning to keep team morale high
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Why the Triari matters: Elite Roman soldiers held the third line as the decisive force. "it comes down to the Triari" meant carrying it to the bitter end
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Jason's challenge: If someone is repeatedly unsafe and still on your job on Monday, you're not protecting your people like you should be
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Gray Childs on Roman lessons: Organization, embracing technology, leadership, and how the Roman army was also master builders
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The real enemy: Waste and variation are trying to kill us, ruin families, and destroy careers. We must fight harder against them, not each other
Families are counting on us to bring their loved ones home safely. It comes down to us.
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