Ep. 1490 - Logistics Support Person

This episode breaks down one of the most overlooked but high-impact roles on a construction project: the logistics support person. Jason explains why this position is essential on complex job sites, how it mirrors the Japanese concept of the water spider, and why mastering logistics can accelerate both project flow and personal career growth. Through real examples and practical insights, he shows how the right person managing cranes, hoists, deliveries, access, and pre-kitting can transform chaos into predictable, stable production. If you want to understand the backbone of smooth jobsite operations, this episode offers a clear blueprint.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why the logistics support role is vital for coordinating cranes, hoists, forklifts, deliveries, and access zones.
• How the water spider concept from Japan applies directly to construction logistics and project flow.
• How understanding hoisting rates, capacity, and time blocking prevents bottlenecks and conflicts on busy sites.
• Why prefabrication, pre-kitting, and disciplined material routing dramatically reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• How a logistics support person protects the jobsite through traffic control, temporary safety structures, queuing systems, and daily infrastructure checks.

If one person could remove most of the chaos from your project's logistics, what would that mean for your team, your schedule, and your leadership?

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