Elevate Construction
Jason Schroeder
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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Apr 27, 2023 • 16min
Ep.809 - My Response to a Classical Management Company RFP
In this podcast we cover: Why we can choose to not respond to unlean processes. When lean transformations will not work. What is unethical and disshonest behavior. 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.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
Apr 26, 2023 • 12min
Ep.808 - Feedback Sessions in the Field
In this podcast we cover: What are feedback sessions in the field. Why do they matter? How does it help connect an organization? 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.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
Apr 26, 2023 • 16min
Ep.807 - Language Matters-BIG TIME!
In this podcast we cover: Why language and words matter. How we can speak to people to communcate our intent. The difference between a punishment and respect approach. 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.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
Apr 25, 2023 • 13min
Ep.806 - How to SEE on Field Walks
In this podcast we cover: Why Takt is the central figure of all construction. Why field walks only work when you can see and measure the project status. Why you must being doing field walks now. 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.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
Apr 25, 2023 • 17min
Ep.805 - Where Do You Place a Buffer?
In this podcast we cover: Why you should always have the buffers at the end. Why you cannot and should not pad activities. Why you must have a material inventory buffer at the end of the supply chain. 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.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
Apr 25, 2023 • 13min
Ep.804 - Fixed vs. Nimble Scheduling Methods
In this podcast we cover: Why you cannot view schedules as plans only. How to have a growth mindset with scheduling. 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.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
Apr 24, 2023 • 21min
Ep.803 - Elevating Construction Foremen - Recording Part 27
In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Quality product. Pre-con meetings. First run studies. Mockups. Pre-fabrication. Standard work. Quality at the source. Finish as you go. We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!
Apr 24, 2023 • 10min
Ep.802 - Elevating Construction Foremen - Recording Part 26
In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Creating stability. Clean, safe, and organized. Team balance. Managing delays. Holding start dates. Using the meeting system. We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!
Apr 20, 2023 • 9min
Ep.801 - Elevating Construction Foremen - Recording Part 25
In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Crew Leader & Superintendent Communication Pre-stage Materails Prepare for the Next Task Communcate Handoffs Improve Survey & Layout Train Workers Logistics We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!
Apr 20, 2023 • 10min
Ep.800 - Elevating Construction Foremen - Recording Part 24
In this podcast episode Jason reads the following sections from Elevating Construction Foremen: Managing Production Optimizing Cycle Times Optimizing Zones Increasing Labor Productivity Reducing Variation We hope you have enjoyed this new content. Please share with your Foremen on your projects. On we go!
