Elevate Construction

In this podcast we cover: Advice for lean implementers. The right order to the 8 wastes. What if we’ve been looking at waste all wrong? In this powerful conversation with Adam “Beanie” Bean, we break down why unused potential, not overproduction, is the true root waste holding back our industry. Beanie shares his journey from apprentice boilermaker to project leader, how lessons from his father and rugby’s All Blacks shaped his thinking, and why autonomy, mastery, and purpose are the keys to unlocking teams. We dive into practical strategies like daily stand-ups, “say one, do one, teach one,” and creating community-driven improvement habits. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your team fully engaged, reduce chaos, and build projects that thrive, this is the conversation that will flip your perspective and fire up your leadership. 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: Respect for people, respect with Takt, and respect by focusing on production. Oskar is excited to talk about how the industry can become more industrialized without hurting workers’ well-being—in fact, finding ways to improve it. In this thought-provoking episode with Nicholas Van Den Heuvel, we dig into the patterns that shape our lives and the reps that create mastery. Nicholas challenges the idea of comfort zones, showing how real growth requires breaking molds and leaning into discomfort. We explore the power of repetition, the importance of teaching as a way of learning, and why leadership is less about titles and more about consistent behaviors. If you’re ready to rethink your habits, lead with courage, and build mastery one rep at a time, this episode will shift your perspective. 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: How to properly develop people. In this inspiring conversation with Thomas Arns, we explore creativity, curiosity, and the idea of life as a path rather than a destination. Thomas challenges the notion that creativity belongs to a select few, showing instead how it can be practiced daily. We dive into the power of lifelong learning, the cycle of teaching to retain knowledge, and how curiosity transforms challenges into opportunities. If you want to rethink leadership, balance structure with freedom, and unlock creativity in your team, this episode will open your eyes and encourage you to walk the path with courage. 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 Final Piece of the Puzzle After hundreds of episodes and an entire book series on TACT planning, steering, and control this is the conclusion you don’t want to miss. In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder wraps up the TACT Steering and Control Book with a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and the systems that actually elevate construction. You’ll learn:✅ Why continuous improvement is the lifeline of every successful project.✅ How trade partner preparation & crew boards unlock consistent quality.✅ The truth about Lean systems: their power isn’t perfection it’s their ability to reveal problems so you can solve them.✅ Why TACT will inevitably become the dominant production system in construction and how you can lead the change. This is more than a book conclusion it’s a call to action for builders ready to deliver safer, cleaner, higher quality projects with flow and stability. 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 Framework Every Construction Leader Needs On today’s Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder pulls back the curtain on the five accountability systems that separate average projects from remarkable ones. From zero tolerance safety standards to contractor grading and team health scores, you’ll learn how to create a culture where every trade performs at their best together. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:✅ How to set and enforce zero-tolerance safety & cleanliness standards.✅ The daily correction system that keeps crews aligned in real time.✅ Why “quality at the source” is the only standard worth accepting.✅ How contractor and trade grading can elevate the whole team.✅ The KPIs that actually predict project success (not just report on it). If you want a project that’s safe, clean, accountable, and built on operational excellence, this episode gives you the playbook to make it happen. 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 Recover Without Derailing Your Project Delays happen even on the best-run projects. The real question is, how do you handle them without wrecking flow, burning out crews, or spiraling into chaos? In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder reveals practical strategies for managing delays inside a Takt production system. From protecting trade flow to rezoning activities, you’ll get a step by step playbook for keeping projects on track when things don’t go as planned. You’ll learn:✅ How to use buffers and workable backlog the right way.✅ Why isolating delays can save your train of trades.✅ The best (and worst) ways to bring in extra resources.✅ How rezoning can be your most powerful recovery tool. If you want to avoid productivity spirals and turn delays into opportunities to regain control, this episode will give you the tools to do it. 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 Meeting That Makes or Breaks Your Day Most construction projects stumble not because crews don’t work hard but because the office and field aren’t aligned. The fix? A powerful Team Huddle that connects supers, PMs, engineers, and the field to remove roadblocks before they kill flow. In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder unpacks how to run a daily team huddle that actually works not another time wasting meeting. You’ll learn:✅ How to use Scrum boards to track, prioritize, and move tasks fast.✅ The 4 essential questions every team member must answer daily.✅ Why prioritizing flow for the field keeps the office and crews in sync.✅ A simple rhythm that ties every huddle from worker to superintendent into one system of flow. If you’re tired of endless meetings with little impact, this episode will show you how to turn your team huddles into the engine of project success. 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 Secret to Flow on Your Jobsite In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder breaks down how zone managers, supers, and foremen can take charge of flow walking zones with purpose, finishing work in real time, and preparing ahead so handoffs never fail. You’ll learn:✅ The 3 types of zone walks every superintendent must master.✅ How to spot and eliminate waste, unevenness, and overburden before they derail your flow.✅ Why “finish as you go” is non negotiable if you want to avoid endless punch lists.✅ How to use look-ahead plans, crew boards, and Andon signals to keep your project stable and safe. If you want your teams to plan smarter, build smoother, and deliver on time, this is the episode that will change how you manage the field. 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

Stop Wasting Time Start Winning with Crew Preparation Huddles Most construction crews show up, grab tools, and jump straight into work but without a clear, structured huddle, the day can quickly spiral into confusion, delays, and safety risks. In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder breaks down the Crew Preparation Huddle a simple but powerful system that transforms how foremen and crews align, plan, and execute every day. You’ll discover:✅ How to lead a crew huddle that energizes your team and sets the tone for the day.✅ Why visual crew boards are game changers for communication, planning, and handoffs.✅ Practical steps for tailoring safety talks, spotting roadblocks early, and making work ready.✅ How daily lean improvements (yes, even two-second ones) build unstoppable momentum. If you want your crews to own the plan, crush roadblocks, and deliver consistent results, this episode will give you the framework to make it happen. 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

Unlock the secret to operational excellence on your construction site with the Morning Worker Huddle! In this episode, Jason Schroeder dives deep into the transformative power of daily huddles where supers, foremen, PEs, FEs, and crews come together to connect, align, and plan for success. Discover how starting your day with positive shoutouts, clear communication, and two-minute cultural trainings can build a unified, motivated team. Learn how to review the day’s plan, address stakeholder needs, streamline deliveries, and train your workforce on critical processes all before the first task begins. If you want to boost accountability, eliminate roadblocks, and make sure every worker starts their day fully prepared, this episode is a must-listen. Don’t just manage your site elevate it. Get ready to implement a system that transforms chaos into flow, improves team culture, and ensures your project runs like a well-oiled machine. This isn’t theory it’s a practical, proven approach straight from the field. 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