Ep.1289 - Fake Quality Checks

The Truth About Fake Quality (And Why It’s Killing Your Projects)

Some teams obsess over “quality”…but what if most of it is just busywork in disguise?

In this episode, Jason exposes the hard truth behind fake quality control the inspections, reviews, and audits that check a box but add ZERO real value in the field. From KDP’s useless publishing reviews to bogus constructability checks that frustrate trade partners and slow projects down, Jason breaks down why so many teams confuse activity with actual improvement. If you’ve ever sat through a pointless review, been red lined for formatting, or seen someone “inspect” a job without understanding how the work is built… this episode will hit home.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to spot fake quality checks (and eliminate them) ✅ The simple difference between checking boxes and building excellence ✅ Why “real quality” requires knowledge, systems, and accountability ✅ How leaders can train (not blame) their teams to get it right the first time Listen now and make sure your team isn’t mistaking motion for progress. 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 😊).

 

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