Elevate Construction

If your schedules keep slipping, handoffs fall apart, and crews always seem to be waiting on someone, this episode will show you why. Jason Schroeder breaks down the missing link most projects never address: syncing the overall project plan with the personal daily schedules of field leaders. You'll learn: Why stops and restarts, not worker productivity, kill flow. How next day planning and afternoon huddles set up perfect handoffs. Why field engineers, PEs, and assistant supers need time blocked calendars. How coordinating personal schedules creates predictable production and calmer teams. This episode isn't about micromanaging, it's about enabling. Because if you want flow, you must plan your people as intentionally as you plan your work. Listen now and start building projects where the schedule finally makes sense for everyone. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

The podcast dives into the misconceptions surrounding micromanagement, arguing it often stems from poor leadership or clarity issues. It highlights the importance of the EDGE method in training, contrasting it with mislabeling helpful guidance as micromanaging. Using Stephen Curry as an example, it demonstrates how close coaching can be effective. Different leadership styles are discussed, emphasizing their role throughout team development. Ultimately, the message is clear: manage processes while empowering people for better outcomes.

Discover how Logistics 2.0 can transform construction sites from chaotic to efficient. Learn why proper logistics management is crucial for reducing costs, improving workflow, and enhancing project sanity. Jason shares tips on designing a streamlined logistics yard and why shop forklifts outperform telehandlers. Explore the advantages of organizing materials by zone, saving time and boosting crew morale. This insightful discussion will equip you with a blueprint for a clutter-free, joyful installation process.

Imagine a jobsite where workers are eager to arrive early for the morning huddle! Discover how the entry sequence can ignite a strong culture, from parking to worker huddles. Learn about the Japanese Masagura and Genkan concepts and their modern applications. Explore ideas for comfortable queuing areas with amenities like heat and coffee. Transform huddles into engaging training sessions and understand how to motivate all types of minds. Small logistics upgrades could revolutionize project culture and foster genuine enthusiasm.

One innocent popcorn suggestion spiraled into a chaotic night at the movies. A simple change led to major disruptions, highlighting how small variations can wreck established routines. The discussion connects popcorn mishaps to broader project challenges, emphasizing how options can multiply stress and waste. Listeners will learn practical strategies to tighten standards and simplify choices to protect their teams from unnecessary chaos. If managing mess feels like juggling popcorn buckets, this insightful tale offers the clarity needed to regain control.

Discover how light-hearted commitments lead to project chaos. Learn about the Japanese concept of yakusoku, emphasizing promises as moral bonds that can improve productivity. Explore the stark contrast between casual Western attitudes and Japan's honor-based culture of commitments. Find out why it’s crucial to be upfront when you can’t keep a promise and how missed commitments impact the entire team. This insight will help you foster a culture of accountability and respect in your projects.

Explore how a culture of respect can transform chaos on job sites into harmony. Discover why blaming processes, not people, fosters better morale and safety. Learn about the powerful shift Jason made with workers that improved cleanliness and teamwork. Understand how small details reveal deeper issues and how treating workers as equals elevates the entire project. Gain insights into the role of systems and culture in shaping behavior and why a compassionate approach leads to lasting change.

Most PMs think their job is to protect the team from change. That mindset is quietly killing projects. In this episode, Jason flips the script, breaking down the critical difference between toxic variation owners, RFIs, chaos, overburden and the good kind of change your team must feel, training, reading, growth, new systems, real lean implementation. You will hear: What PMs should absolutely shield their teams from. The kind of change you should never protect them from. Why humans resist change by default and how to lead them through it. How Japan, Toyota and world class builders focus on people, process and quality, not just money and goals. If you are a project manager who wants to stop sympathy voting your team into mediocrity and start leading them into excellence, this episode is your wake up call. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

What separates noisy, reactive job sites from clean, flowing, elite ones, A single shift, plan the next day, not the same day, In this fast, high energy episode, Jason breaks down the POND meeting, the proven system top builders use to align trades, remove roadblocks early, and deliver predictable results. In this episode, you'll get to know: The fatal flaw of same day "POD" huddles and why they stall production. The POND cadence that gives foremen time to plan and crews time to prepare. How one site transformed in 24 hours with maps, visuals, and clear handoffs. The full recipe, zoning maps, weekly plan on screen, worker huddle, team Kanban. Why elite projects never let variation creep into the morning. If you want to run construction the way the best in the world do it, start here, This is the meeting rhythm that changes everything. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

What if the secret to a remarkable company wasn't systems or strategy - but soul? In this episode, Jason opens the doors to Elevate Construction and LeanTakt, sharing the 27 principles that shape how his teams think, lead, and live every single day. You'll learn: Why the breath of every great company is positive encouragement, not pressure. The three things every true leader does: clarity, training, and shoulder-to-shoulder support. Why Elevate builds people first, not projects. The power of "stop, call, wait" and "one-piece flow" in fixing chaos before it spreads. How to create a culture that never punishes, never hides problems, and never stops improving. These aren't buzzwords - they're the living rules behind one of the fastest-growing Lean construction movements in the world. Listen now and steal the playbook for building a company that breathes life, not burnout. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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