The EBFC Show

Construction has traditionally been siloed, but Dave Cooper is on a mission to make all builders and suppliers better through passion. His relentless pursuit of innovation allows for connections across complex supply chains that lead others into new partnerships while also driving change within the construction industry!   Dave engages in deep conversations about innovation and inclusivity around the offsite construction space. Listen/watch for an inside look at the places and with the people making innovation happen daily across the world of design and construction.   Connect with Dave via Website at https://www.davecooper.live/   Connect with Felipe via Bio Link at https://thefelipe.bio.link   Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org    Today's episode is sponsored by STRUXI. STRUXI is happy to help the EBFC Show fight the good fight for improving construction productivity. Built on 50+ years of construction-tech innovation, STRUXI replaces outdated-paper timesheets and production reports with software that updates you on labor productivity in real time – without disrupting how you already run your job sites. STRUXI does this by providing a simple user interface, so your foreman can accurately allocate time without being stuck behind a computer. This data is also easily connected to Power BI for rich reporting and forecasting. Learn more at https://www.struxi.com/

Would you benefit from the owner's insights regarding making building easier and better for yourself, your team, and your company? Begin with the end in mind and learn from a general contractor turned owner. Pete Novaresi shares his takt scheduling in construction experiences and Lean principles from an owner's perspective putting in billions of dollars of construction each year. He also discusses problem-solving and encourages projects teams to question what problem they are trying to solve.  This show will give you insights into what works in design and construction by sharing real stories from industry leaders like Pete doing things differently and better. Pete encourages all his teams to build better buildings faster and more efficiently while respecting people. Everyone can make building easier and better together!   Connect with Pete via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-novaresi-1145a38b/    Connect with Felipe via Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht   

Iron workers install structural and reinforcing iron and steel to form and support buildings, bridges, roads, and more. These professionals impact the built environment by performing physically demanding and dangerous work, often at great heights. Dr. Cindy Menches support the business success of union iron worker contractors and the Iron Workers International Union as the Director of Professional Development & Training for IMPACT.  She develops innovative professional education programs that aid members in growing and improving their businesses, facilitating the startup of new contractors, and career advancement. Dr. Menches manages a training program that consists of nearly 40 unique courses. Check her full bio to learn more about these offerings. Her prior work included being an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, including research work on the improvisational decision-making processes of construction field supervisors. Dr. Menches worked as a construction project manager in Chicago and Madison and served as an Air Force civil engineering officer, including positions as a construction project planner, environmental engineering program manager, and Deputy Chief of Engineering. Dr. Menches holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering-Building Science from the University of Southern California, a Master of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.   --- Connect with Cindy via Email at cmenches@impact-net.org LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-menches-ph-d-p-e-5146413/ Website at https://www.impact-net.org  Twitter at https://twitter.com/IW_IMPACT  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/impactironworkers/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/IronworkersIMPACT   Connect with Felipe via Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org    Today's episode is sponsored by STRUXI. STRUXI is happy to help the EBFC Show fight the good fight for improving construction productivity. Built on 50+ years of construction-tech innovation, STRUXI replaces outdated-paper timesheets and production reports with software that updates you on labor productivity in real time – without disrupting how you already run your job sites. STRUXI does this by providing a simple user interface, so your foreman can accurately allocate time without being stuck behind a computer. This data is also easily connected to Power BI for rich reporting and forecasting. Learn more at https://www.struxi.com/   The EBFC Show Intro Music: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– California by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden  Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-california  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ3vUFdPAjI  ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Keyan Zandy, Chief Operating Officer, and Joe Donarumo, Senior Superintendent, authors of The Lean Builder joined guest host, Jesus (Jesse) D Hernandez Jr, The Learnings and Missteps Podcast, and Felipe Engineer-Manriquez to build out a dialogue about why they wrote the book, why the industry needs more collaboration, and what we can all do to make construction easier and better today.    The Lean Builder is a story and playbook for builders by builders. It features a fictional tale about a newer general contractor superintendent tasked with running the most complicated project of his career. The story includes the all too common challenges in modern construction — lack of communication, coordination, and waste. The story comes to life with dialogue among the characters including a mentor that shares Lean Construction experiences, tools, and processes to help. The book’s second part includes a playbook for Daily Huddles, Visual Communication, The “Eight Wastes,” Managing Constraints, Pull Planning, The Last Planner System™ and Percent Plan Complete.   Books Noted: The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer  By Jeffrey Liker   The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement  By Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox    All I Need to Know About Manufacturing I Learned in Joe's Garage: World Class Manufacturing Made Simple By William B. Miller and Vicki L. Schenk   --- Connect with Joe and Keyan at The Lean Builder  Website at https://theleanbuilder.com/   Connect with Jesus (Jesse) D Hernandez Jr via The Learnings and Missteps Website at https://www.learningsandmissteps.com/    Connect with Felipe via Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org    Today's episode is sponsored by STRUXI. STRUXI is happy to help the EBFC Show fight the good fight for improving construction productivity. Built on 50+ years of construction-tech innovation, STRUXI replaces outdated-paper timesheets and production reports with software that updates you on labor productivity in real time – without disrupting how you already run your job sites. STRUXI does this by providing a simple user interface, so your foreman can accurately allocate time without being stuck behind a computer. This data is also easily connected to Power BI for rich reporting and forecasting. Learn more at https://www.struxi.com/   The EBFC Show Intro Music: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– California by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden  Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-california  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ3vUFdPAjI  ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

What do you recommend for people who resist new construction technology, innovation, lean construction, or combinations of these tools and principles as problems? Nathan C. Wood knows that projects don't have one size fits all solutions or approaches. He has worked on hundreds of projects across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Nathan founded SpectrumAEC with a clear goal — solving the human barriers to new processes and technology adoption. Nathan is an innovation influencer across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Nathan’s experience with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Lean process improvement, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) has led him to realize how even proven technology solutions can often result in adoption failure and lost ROI. As Executive Director of the Construction Progress Coalition, Nathan blends his passion for open collaboration with real-world skepticism to produce a pragmatic strategy digital standards adoption in design and construction. When not fighting for open standards, Nathan also supports the people and process transformation as Chief Enabling Officer of SpectrumAEC. Nathan continues to support industry progress through speaking engagements, research publications, and workshop facilitation.   Connect with Nathan via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanaec/  Twitter at https://twitter.com/nathancwood  YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVCk9_x25xllJmDM0OYJXaw  Website at https://www.constructionprogress.org/    Connect with Felipe via Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link   Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht      --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/    Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org 

Meredith Meyers is a strategic business development and marketing leader experienced in architecture, engineering, and construction. Meredith is a brilliant strategist, enjoys learning, and naturally helps people play to their strengths. She is talented in developing strategies that honor the team while serving the customer. Her strengths include acquisition of new businesses, account management, and collaboration for multi-hundred million dollar-sized projects. Meredith’s strategic partnerships include Kaiser, UCLA, UHS, and Hoag. Show Acronyms OSHPD - Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development AGC - Associated General Contractors of America --- Connect with Meredith via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-meyers-7098176/ Website at https://cuningham.com/ Connect with Felipe via Bio Link at https://thefelipe.bio.link Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree  Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/ Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org  

Jason Casey is an experienced Operations Director at Ardmac helping international projects deliver large, complex, and fast build construction projects including fit-out, clean rooms, data centers, and refurbishment & construction. He leads teams to ensure the safe delivery of projects on time, within budget to agreed quality, and client satisfaction. Jason serves as the Lean Construction Ireland Vice-Chair and is responsible for Ardmac’s strategic adoption of lean project delivery of capital projects. Jason remains a dedicated advocate of Lean for nearly a decade and counting.    --- Mental Health Charities Since 2006 Pieta has seen and helped over 60,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm.  www.piete.ie The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the only charity that provides emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families.  https://www.lighthouseclub.org/  Manchester Mind supports better mental health for everyone in Manchester for over 30 years.  www.manchestermind.org --- Crisis Text Line USA and Canada https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741 International https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/where-we-are/    --- Connect with Jason via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-casey-b6971545/   Website at https://www.ardmac.com/  Lean Construction Ireland at https://leanconstructionireland.ie/    Connect with Felipe via Bio Link at http://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht     --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/    Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org  

Todd Henderson is a principal at Boulder Associates, leads their San Francisco office, and has over 20 years of healthcare design experience. An advocate and innovator of lean design within his company's culture and beyond, Todd is also currently fascinated by Agile, Knowledge Management, programming microcontrollers, pickling, and homemade cocktail bitters. Most recently, he became a Certified ScrumMaster and runs his teams using the Scrum framework.   Todd’s specialties include healthcare design (medical office buildings, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology, medical oncology, hospitals), building information modeling (BIM), lean, IPD, Last Planner System, CBA, planning poker, Agile, Scrum, CSM, public speaking, and rabblerousing.   Todd is a recognized Lean Leader in his architecture firm actively engaged in their lean transformation. He trains, mentors, supports, and cajoles my colleagues (and clients) to fight waste, secure customer value, and strives to always do what we do better today than we did yesterday.   --- Connect with Todd via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddahenderson/  Website at https://www.boulderassociates.com/    Connect with Felipe via Bio Link at http://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht     --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/    Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org 

IPD is a fast-growing contract delivery model for schools in Canada. Darlene Cadman is bringing years of IPD experience to the United States. She is an architect working primarily in educational facilities. She has decades of experience in a wide variety of projects, studies, and facilities with recent experience focused around Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Lean. The Red Deer Catholic St Joseph High School and St Gregory K-9 IPD project and the City of Red Deer Firehalls #3 and #4 IPD project have provided Darlene with experiences to advocate for IPD in school construction in the United States and Canada. Connect with Darlene via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-cadman-a2145232/ --- Connect with Felipe via Bio Link at http://thefelipe.bio.link 🤯 Beginner Agile Project Manager Planning Myths Busted 💥 Video https://youtu.be/rgNtflZgdaE --- Today’s episode is sponsored by @Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree   Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/   Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org    The EBFC Show Intro Music: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– California by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-california Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ3vUFdPAjI ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

“COVID-19 causing more strategic thinking due to disruption and having us pause and ask, are we doing the right thing?” ~Paul Doherty As published by Forbes as “Changing the World”, seen on Bloomberg TV and reported by CNBC as one of America's Business Titans, Paul is a Registered Architect and one of the global Industry's most sought after thought leaders, strategists, and integrators of process, technology & business. Paul is the Founder & CEO of The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate, and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. TDG's Smart Cities are being showcased as an example of leading design during the Venice Biennale Architettura 2021. He is an author, educator, analyst, and consultant to Fortune 500 organizations, government agencies, prominent institutions, and the most prestigious AEC firms in the world. Paul has spent the past 30+ years in the industry after graduating cum laude from the New York Institute of Technology and graduating from the Career Discovery program at Harvard University’s GSD.   His past successful ventures include Revit (Sold to Autodesk 2002), Buzzsaw (Sold to Autodesk 2001), and TRIRIGA (Sold to IBM 2011). He is a prominent and top-rated speaker at industry events each year and has been appointed as a guest lecturer at leading universities around the world. Paul has been on the Board of Directors/Advisors of numerous organizations, including the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) where he is an IFMA Fellow and a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council. Paul holds both European Union and US Citizenship, is the co-founder of the AEC Hackathon, Widely quoted in the mass media, Paul is also a contributing author to multiple sections of the AIA Handbook of Professional Practice, the Interior Design Handbook of Practice, the McGraw Hill Graphic Standards of Residential Construction, 3 whitepaper contributions to the McGraw-Hill Financial Global Institute and author/co-author of 7 books and over 250 published articles. Paul is currently writing his 8th book regarding Smart Cities for publishers, Quality Press, due in 2Q 2022. Connect with Paul via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/pauldohertyaia LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-doherty-aia  Website: https://www.thedigitgroup.com/    Today’s episode is sponsored by @Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. This online learning system for teams and individuals offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/    Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org