“You Can’t Make It Up on the Freeway” – The Myth of Going Fast in Construction

Ever leave late and tell yourself, “I’ll make up the time by driving faster”? Spoiler: it never works and neither does rushing in construction.

In this quick but powerful episode, Jason shares a real-life analogy that hits hard: speeding through traffic to make up for poor planning is no different than pushing crews on site without a stable plan. Both lead to stress, risks, and sometimes irreversible consequences.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• A personal story that will shift how you think about “urgency”.

• Why rushing, pushing, and panicking only look productive.

• How late starts and poor planning are always the real problem.

• The dangerous ripple effects of last-minute chaos in construction.

If you’ve ever said “we’ll figure it out in the field” or felt the pressure to crash-land a project, this episode is your wake-up call.

 

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