Elevate Construction

Stop Chasing Titles Start Delivering Value Too many construction professionals get trapped in the “having” game collecting titles, certifications, and accolades while their actual performance stalls. In this episode, Jason Schroeder exposes the dangerous shift from becoming to simply having, and why it quietly destroys careers, teams, and trust. You’ll hear real world examples of talented people who lost their edge chasing credentials instead of results and how you can avoid the same trap. If you want lasting success in construction, this episode will challenge you to shift your focus back where it belongs, delivering real value. 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

Are You Driving Your Team Forward or Just Pushing Them Harder? In construction, not all “momentum” is created equal. Some leaders strategically advance their projects through smart planning, foresight, and problem prevention. Others just push creating chaos, stress, and burnout without real progress. In this episode, Jason Schroeder reveals the critical difference between advancing and pushing, with real world examples and powerful analogies that will change how you lead. Learn why pushers drain teams while advancers win projects, and how to make the shift that earns you respect, results, and raises. 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 7-Step Success Formula That Works Every Time (No Matter the Goal) In this episode, Jason Schroeder reveals the simple, repeatable 7 step method he’s used to win in business, projects, and life (despite being, in his own words, a “flawed human being”). From making a clear plan and mapping a timeline, to finding the right mentor, securing resources, building solid processes, and keeping it all visual, this framework works for any challenge. Follow it, and you won’t just finish what you start you’ll crush it every time. 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

Why Morning Huddles Are Failing Your Construction Projects Most teams think starting the day with a foreman huddle is “best practice.” Jason Schroeder is here to challenge everything you thought you knew. In this episode, he exposes why morning huddles don’t plan your day they just shift the problem onto the foremen. Learn why the timing, structure, and flow of your daily meetings can make or break productivity, and how a simple shift to afternoon planning + morning worker huddles + team stand ups transforms chaos into results. You’ll discover: ✅ The difference between a real foreman huddle and a fake one ✅ How to plan the next day BEFORE the crew shows up ✅ Why morning problem-spotting often wastes your team’s time ✅ A step by step system to run efficient, value-driven daily meetings Stop wasting your mornings. Start running meetings that actually move the project forward. 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 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 😊).   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  

Why You Should Stop Fixing Bad Jobs and Double Down on the Good Ones In this episode, Jason flips the script. He explains why chasing bad jobs is a losing strategy and why the only way to grow a high performing organization is to obsess over the good jobs and let them set the standard. Along the way, Jason responds to a powerful listener question (innovation vs. standardization), shares a real life mindset shift to defeat the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” mentality, and opens up about what really happens to your time and health once you turn 40. This one’s packed with practical wisdom and a motivational gut-punch. You’ll learn: What separates a “good job” from a “bad job” (and why most people ignore it) Why focusing on the “bad” actually makes everything worse How to push for innovation inside a status quo company Why progress is not optional (regardless of your beliefs) A simple strategy for building a culture that refuses to stay stagnant   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  

Why Are We Still Begging for Coordinates in 2024? In this episode, Jason exposes one of the dumbest (and most damaging) habits still plaguing our industry the lack of coordinate transparency on civil plans. He breaks down: ·         Why “basis of bearings” without actual coordinates is useless ·         The ridiculous back-and-forth that GCs are forced into on every project ·         How a simple standard (publishing gridline coordinates with the civil plans) could eliminate weeks of wasted time and rework ·         What should become the new industry expectation moving forward If you’re a superintendent, field engineer, surveyor, design manager or just someone tired of preventable nonsense this is one you don’t want to skip. 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

Reasons for Variance… or Just Proof You Didn’t Plan Early Enough? In this episode, Jason completely reframes the idea of “reasons for variance” and shows why 90% of them are simply the result of poor (or nonexistent) pre planning. Instead of treating them like excuses, learn how to eliminate them before they ever show up on your PPC chart. You’ll learn: ✅ Why most root causes aren’t “root causes” at all✅ How proper preconstruction planning eliminates variance entirely✅ The 5 actual reasons things go off track✅ The mindset shift every superintendent and PM needs to make 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

How to Train Your Brain to Work Faster (By Constraining Your Time) What if the secret to getting more done wasn’t better tools or more hours…but less time? In this episode, Jason breaks down a simple but game-changing mental framework for increasing your output by intentionally limiting the time you give yourself to complete a task. You’ll learn how constraining your hours exposes waste, forces clarity, and helps you build lightning-fast decision patterns even when you’re facing complex work like TACT plans, proposals, or A3s. He shares a proven step by step process for turning focused time blocks into high-quality deliverables and how to train your brain (like an obedient animal) to stay locked in until the work is done. If you’re tired of dragging tasks across multiple days, this is the mindset shift you’ve been waiting for. 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

In this podcast we cover: Why your most fearful team members may be the most dangerous people on your team. In this episode, I dive into one of the most dangerous forces on a construction team: fear. Not fear of risk itself, but the fear-driven behaviors that lead to excuses, avoidance, silence, and hidden dangers. I share personal experiences, from moments where I had to snap myself out of fear to stories of how unchecked fear can cripple teams and compromise safety. You will learn why transparency is impossible when fear dominates and why leaders must carefully coach, support, and place people to protect the whole team. If you have ever wondered how fear impacts culture and performance, this is one you cannot miss. 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