Sep 27, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- Megan’s Services.
- How men and women communicate differently.
- How we can connect.
In this episode, I respond to a listener’s question about how to handle underperforming crew members without being negative. I share practical strategies for communicating with both the crew and foreman in a...
Sep 25, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- Systems that create abuse.
- Why we always blame the abuser.
In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, I take on a tough but important question: Did lean management fail? My answer is no. Lean practices such as Last Planner, Takt, and Scrum have proven themselves time and again to...
Sep 25, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- The normal pull planning process.
- How to dig deeper of the durations are not accurate.
In this episode, I share my insights on advanced pull planning and why the traditional approach often falls short. I explain how relying only on average durations can create sandbagged schedules and destroy...
Sep 25, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- How the project is run.
- Suggestions given after the walk.
In this episode, I share insights from a lean project walk I recently did in Virginia on a hospital tower project. I talk about what the team is doing exceptionally well with takt planning, Last Planner, and visual scheduling, while...
Sep 23, 2024
In this podcast we cover:
- A question from a listener.
- What to do if you don’t have the labor to accomplish the work.
In this episode, I respond to a listener’s question about a project stuck because mechanical crews cannot provide the manpower they promised. I break down why this is not simply a trade partner...