Elevate Construction

In this podcast we cover:

• How to be clear.
• How to talk less.
• How to make it more visual.

This episode is all about sharpening the way we communicate so that people truly understand and act on what we share.

Learn why long explanations create confusion and how short sound bites land with impact. Discover the power of clear visuals, why pacing matters, and how to keep your audience engaged instead of overwhelmed. Real stories from interviews and project work make these lessons practical and immediately useful. If you want to communicate with more influence and clarity in any setting, this conversation will show you how.

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 we should always prevent.
• Don't start fast, prepare fast.
• Don't wait for anything to start planning.

This episode explores why prevention always outperforms reaction. Instead of rushing into projects and scrambling to keep up, learn how preparing early creates flow, stability, and confidence. Jason shares how clear planning allows leaders to walk on site with focus instead of stress and how organizations that embrace preparation win more consistently. Discover how to stop living in fire-fighting mode and start building systems that anticipate challenges before they happen. If you want less chaos and more control, this is the mindset shift that makes it possible.

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:

• When you force CPM, you hancuff the team.

In this episode I share why forcing CPM schedules actually undermines construction projects instead of protecting them

I explain how CPM creates rigid and unusable plans that disconnect field teams from leadership. I also highlight why production based methods like Takt and true Last Planner drive better results and create the flow and visibility that teams need.

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:

• What to do when you find key information.

In this episode I share one of the most powerful habits for construction leaders.

It is the simple act of asking who needs to know and where it goes every time important information surfaces. I walk through why storing knowledge in your own head is not enough and how using planning documents and systems creates clarity for the entire team.

This mindset prevents chaos, builds alignment, and keeps projects running smoothly.

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:

• What is the IPCS™️?
• How can you use the framework to diagnose projects?

In this episode I explore how the Integrated Production Control System acts like a doctor for construction projects.

Just like a medical professional uses tests and data to prescribe preventative steps, builders can use IPCS to spot weak points, strengthen systems, and keep projects healthy. I share how its components work together, why prevention is always stronger than reaction, and how using dashboards and scorecards creates clarity on site. If you want to stop firefighting and start leading with stability, this episode will show you how.

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:

• 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