Aug 30, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- How to merge the genius of the field and academia.
- What we can do to network together and elevate together.
In this episode, I share my approach to scheduling civil projects using takt planning. I explain how I break down projects into zones and stationing, calculate durations from production...
Aug 28, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- A question from a listener.
- What KPIs are recommended.
In this episode, I take a deep dive into a listener’s question about standing up a project controls department and choosing the right KPIs. I walk through why project controls matter, the difference between leading and lagging...
Aug 28, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- A question from a listener.
- How to get leaders to plan.
- What it means when they don’t.
- How tools them accountable.
In this episode, I tackle a question every construction leader faces: how do we get superintendents and PMs to plan in preconstruction? I share why planning is the...
Aug 27, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- Answers to listener comments.
- What the Last Planner System is.
- Why we need a First Planner System.
In this episode, I share why the last planner system cannot succeed without the first planner system. I explain how planning in preconstruction provides the logistical support, supply chain...
Aug 27, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- An answer to a listener about meetings.
- What humans do when they get behind.
- What we can do to stay stable and get ahead.
In this episode I share what typically happens when we feel like we are getting behind and why our natural instincts often cause more harm than good. I explain how...