Elevate Construction Ep.1525 - The Layout of the Space
In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains why the layout of space whether on a jobsite or in a manufacturing facility can quietly become your most limiting constraint if it isn't designed on purpose. Through real-world examples from modular manufacturing and construction sites, he shows how poor layouts choke flow, create bottlenecks, and force costly rework. The core message is simple: design the production system first, then design the space to support it otherwise the space will control you instead of the other way around.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why space layout often becomes the hidden bottleneck in production and construction.
- How to design the production system first and let it dictate the layout of the space.
- The role of flow, bottlenecks, and Takt thinking in designing manufacturing and jobsite layouts.
- How poor site layouts create excess motion, transportation, and wasted cost.
- Why beginning with the end in mind prevents trailers, conexes, and equipment from blocking progress.
Where is your space limiting your flow and what would change if you redesigned the layout to support the work instead of fighting it?
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