Elevate Construction
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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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1649 episodes
Ep.1647 - Before Phase Planning: Build the Right Crew Before Work Begins
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series by focusing on how to prepare, evaluate, and align trade partners before they enter...
Ep.1646 - Before Phase Planning: Rehearse the Work Before the First Run
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series by explaining how teams can establish the standard and rehearse the first run before...
Ep.1645 - Before Phase Planning: Work Packages, Buffers, and Multi-Train Flow
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series with practical strategies teams can use to prepare construction phases more effectiv...
Ep.1644 - Before Phase Planning: Stress-Test the Plan Before Crews Mobilize
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series by sharing practical methods teams can use to test and strengthen a construction pha...
Ep.1643 - Before Phase Planning: The Work That Makes Every Construction Phase Succeed
In this episode, Jason introduces the concept of before phase planning, the detailed preparation that must happen long before a construction phase beg...
Ep.1642 - Scaling Like the Human Body & The Nemawashi Effect
In this episode, Jason explores fascinating parallels between the human body and scaling systems on construction projects. From DNA and cellular memor...
Ep.1641 - The Five Levers for Motivation on the Job Site
In this episode, Jason breaks down the five critical levers for motivating your team in construction. Drawing on Lean principles, human psychology, an...
Ep.1640 - Buffers, Before-Phase Planning, and the In-N-Out Analogy
In this episode, Jason explores why buffers are critical on construction projects and how proper before-phase planning sets the stage for smooth execu...
Ep.1639 - Improvement and Standards: Lessons from Japan
In this episode, Jason dives into the power of continuous improvement and standards on the job site. Using stories from his travels to Japan and lesso...
Ep.1638 - Promotions and the Gates of Leadership
In this episode, Jason dives into what it really takes to promote the right people on a construction project. He explains why clean, safe, and organiz...
Ep.1637 - When the Tables Have Turned
In this episode, Jason dives into a thought-provoking scenario: what would happen if the expectations we place on construction crews were suddenly app...
Ep.1636 - Massive and Small Problems on the Job Site
In this episode, Jason explores the importance of addressing both massive and small problems on construction sites. He breaks down how visual boards,...
Ep.1635 - The Waiting You Pay For and the Waiting You Don't
In this episode, Jason explores a critical concept in Lean construction: understanding the difference between the waiting you pay for and the waiting...
Ep.1634 - Ideas That Tear the System Down
In this episode, Jason dives into a critical concept in Lean construction: the difference between improving a system and tearing it down. He explains...
Ep.1633 - Standard Sizes: Why Everything Fits in Construction Logistics
In this episode, Jason dives into the concept of standard unit sizes and their critical role in construction logistics. Using examples from NASA rocke...
Ep.1632 - The Engines of the Train: Pace Setters in Construction Flow
In this episode, Jason explores the concept of the "engine" in a train analogy and how it relates to construction flow. He dives into pace setters, bu...
Ep.1631 - Mastering Construction Flow: Lessons from Elevating Construction Logistics
In this episode, Jason dives into his newest book, Elevating Construction Logistics, and explores some of the most impactful concepts for managing con...
Ep.1630 - Drum Buffer Rope: Protecting the Bottleneck
In this episode, Jason explores the lean concept of Drum Buffer Rope and its application in construction and Takt planning. Using the analogy of a lin...
Ep.1629 - Brain Wiring for Construction Professionals
In this episode, Jason dives into the concept of "brain wiring" and how continuous learning and content consumption shapes professional expertise. He...
Ep.1628 - Needing Two Things to Stay Motivated
In this episode, Jason shares a personal insight into productivity: he needs to feel like he's accomplishing two things at once to stay engaged and fo...
Ep.1627 - Why Single-Wide Trailers Don't Work on Construction Sites
In this episode, Jason discusses why single-wide trailers are insufficient for construction project management. Using real-world examples, he explains...
Ep.1626 - Why a Construction Company Shouldn't Have a Corporate Office
In this episode, Jason explores why traditional corporate offices may be counterproductive for construction companies. Drawing from his experience wit...
Ep.1625 - Strive for Perfection
In this episode, Jason explores the concept of striving for perfection and continuous improvement. Using examples from the Super PM Bootcamp, his pers...
Ep.1624 - New Constraints Reveal System Bottlenecks
In this episode, Jason dives into how optimizing systems continuously uncovers new constraints, using the Super PM Bootcamp as a real-world example. H...
Ep.1623 - How Bureaucracy Destroys Leadership
In this episode, Jason examines how bureaucracy forms when leaders are distracted, overwhelmed, or removed from their teams. He explains that when exe...
Ep.1622 - Toxic Project Managers and Leadership Lessons
In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about encountering toxic project management and the impact it can have on field engineers and job site...
Ep.1621 - Faster Software Isn't the Solution, Fix Flow
In this episode, Jason explains why needing a faster construction software update often points to a deeper flow problem. While modern tools like inTak...
Ep.1620 - Stop Sending Your Best People to Fix Projects
In this episode, Jason discusses why sending your top performers to fix problem projects is one of the biggest mistakes a construction company can mak...
Ep.1619 - Managers Must Be Present
In this episode, Jason discusses the critical role of a manager's presence in construction and business environments. Drawing from real-world experien...
Ep.1618 - Kanban for the Crew
In this episode, Jason explores how to apply Kanban at the crew level within construction projects. He explains how a Kanban or Scrum board can track...
Ep.1617 - Continuous Improvement: Start with Fundamentals
In this episode, Jason dives into why continuous improvement alone cannot drive success in U.S. construction companies. While the concept of Kaizen th...
Ep.1616 - Don't Just Do Something, Stand There
In this episode, Jason explores a critical lesson in construction leadership: the dangers of trying to stay busy without flow. Inspired by Hal Macombe...
Ep.1615 - Trades Following the System
In this episode, Jason explores the critical balance between enforcing standards and respecting trade partners. He explains why a clean, safe, and org...
Ep.1614 - Why Capital One Saved Our Construction Business
In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about how Capital One played a critical role in supporting his construction business. From helping buil...
Ep.1613 - Why the Piecework System Fails
In this episode, Jason discusses why the piecework system is fundamentally flawed, despite its long-standing use in construction. He explains how payi...
Ep.1612 - Safe, Psychologically Safe
In this episode, Jason dives into the concept of psychological safety, how to create an environment where team members feel safe to speak up, ask ques...
Ep.1611 - Non-Direct Authority Positions
In this episode, Jason discusses a critical leadership principle: non-direct authority positions should never dictate decisions for those in authority...
Ep.1610 - Advanced Work Packaging Done Right
In this episode, Jason dives into the pitfalls of advanced work packaging when it's improperly implemented. Using examples from data centers and large...
Ep.1609 - Professional A-Holes in Construction
In this episode, Jason discusses the concept of "professional A-holes" polished, classical business management leaders who, despite their appearance a...
Ep.1608 - Are All of Your Core Values Operationalized?
In this episode, Jason explores a critical question for leaders: are your company's core values truly operationalized? It's not enough to have values...