The EBFC Show

Frank Coln strives to create an environment of constant learning on his projects.  His experiences with pull planning and the Last Planner System go beyond one size fits all approaches that often fail.  He represents a growing number of construction superintendents that openly embrace Lean and actively work towards greater collaboration, patience, respect, flexibility, accountability, and use of technology.  He is reflective and intentional about how processes are and are not working.  

Frank says, “Listen to those PMs if you’re a superintendent, they’ll have a different perspective than what you have.” He was among the early integrated project delivery projects in Texas with an integrated form of agreement in the late 2000s as a Superintendent.  The Easier, Better, for Construction Show is where people working to make building easier and better share how.  Frank is committed to making construction easier and better and made numerous contributions to The Lean Builder Blog and The Lean Construction Blog.  

Connect with Frank via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-coln-leed-a-p-724200101/

The Lean Builder Blog Posts: 

https://theleanbuilder.com/construction-superintendent-2-0-update-and-reboot/

https://theleanbuilder.com/boost-your-constraint-management-skills/

The Lean Construction Blog Posts: 

https://leanconstructionblog.com/Enhancing-A3-Problem-Solving-with-Technology.html

https://leanconstructionblog.com/The-step-we-often-overlook-when-implementing-the-Last-Planner-System.html

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. Construction Accelerator is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your lean Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/ 

Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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How does critical path method (traditional waterfall project management), Last Planner System, and Scrum work or fight? Jason and Felipe dug into this and how some Lean practitioners neglect to PDCA their approaches, tools, and methods.  Jason Schroeder is the owner of Elevate Construction. He is dedicated to helping people

✅ Develop remarkable leaders

✅ Create highly effective teams

✅ Train your workforce

✅ Create operational excellence in your company and on your projects

Find out why Jason is passionate about bringing your vision of quality, excellence, and progress to life via his books or podcast. I highly recommend his books and work for anyone in design and construction. 

Elevating Construction Superintendents:  A Principle Based Leadership Guide for Assistant Supers and Superintendents in Construction

Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P4TGHJH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BKWJ27M8KEFZ7884D5GG

Elevating Construction Takt Planning:  A Fable & Instructional Guide about Creating Stability & Flow on Projects with Takt Supporting Last Planner® & Scrum! 

Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5KRYBL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9S57YA9Z7F8CXGFJHBYR

Elevate Construction Podcast: Interviews, training, and techniques to make the built environment better for the workers, customers, companies, and the industry as a whole Subscribe here at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-construction/id1518326010  

Link to the free Scrum Guide available in over 30 languages: https://scrumguides.org/ 

Connect with Jason via

Email at [email protected] 

Website at www.elevateconstructionist.com 

Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elevateconstructionllc 

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-construction-ist/ 

YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg?view_as=subscriber 

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

I was on Jason’s 131st episode.  You can take a listen here.

Ep.131 – How to Implement Scrum in Construction Feat. Felipe Engineer

https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/podcast-feed/episode/fe73ddb5/ep131-how-to-implement-scrum-in-construction-feat-felipe-engineer

Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. Construction Accelerator is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on t his podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your lean Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/ 

Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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Joe Donarumo serves Linbeck as a Senior Superintendent in Fort Worth, Texas. He specializes in developing and leading high-performing field teams in Healthcare construction. As Director of Lean Application, Joe is responsible for Linbeck's Lean processes, continuous improvement, and practices. His passion for Lean implementation comes to life in his book, The Lean Builder, which he co-authored with Keyan Zandy. It is a realistic business fable written for field leaders and last planners to help them begin their Lean journey with respect to Lean implementation at the field level.

The Lean Builder Blog: https://theleanbuilder.com/blog/

The book explores practical Lean applications in the story and with step by step guidance for:

* Daily huddles

* Visual communication

* The “eight wastes”

* Managing constraints

* Pull planning / The Last Planner System

Get Joe and Keyan’s book here:

Website: https://theleanbuilder.com/product/the-lean-builder/

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Lean-Builder-Audiobook/B08178XDLY

Connect with Joe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-donarumo-993b8221/

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer

Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. Construction Accelerator is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on t his podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your lean Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/

Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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Dr. Jeff Sutherland invented Scrum to help people make better products and services faster and with people having a good time doing it. Jeff Sutherland, Scrum co-creator, and Scrum Inc. Principal, Dee Rhoda, share why design & construction companies are implementing Scrum to:

✅  gain market advantage

✅  honor people to increase pride in work well done

✅  drive towards desired outcomes

✅  deliver projects on-time

✅  deliver on-budget

✅  meet customer expectations

Project teams that more quickly adapt to changes, overcome obstacles and remove bottlenecks deliver more value while having more fun too.  If you are ready to serve a design and construction project team or your organization it’s time to adopt Scrum and reliably deliver your projects safely, on-time, on-budget, and to customer’s expectations. Lean and Scrum together are Jeff's recommendations for companies that want to survive today and tomorrow.

Not sure what Scrum is, watch this video to see what it is and how it works. [Updated] Scrum Framework - How Scrum Works Today via YouTube:  https://youtu.be/zVNnEIf_PLY

Jeff’s Book Recommendations:

• Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff and JJ Sutherland

Connect with Jeff via 

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsutherland/

Connect with Dee via 

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deerhoda/

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. Construction Accelerator is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on t his podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your lean Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/ 

Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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Mike Fisher and Brian Somers are the hosts of the It Happened on the Job Podcast. Their collection of conversations with contractors come from all sides of the construction industry. In this episode, we take turns being podcast guests to uncover how we got started in the industry and podcasting, daily challenges, and some interesting stories from jobsites that we all love to hear and share around the water cooler. We went deeper into how to adopt Lean Construction companywide, Lean thinking, and how to generate the maximum possible amount of customer value to make work Easier, Better, Faster, and as a result, Cheaper. 

Mike Fisher has been in the insurance world as a broker for nearly 10 years. Starting out writing long-haul truck insurance in Texas, he has been with Goodman Insurance since 2014, a family-owned and operated agency that works exclusively with contractors in California. Mike prides himself on his technical expertise in coverage as it pertains to contractors and construction. 

Connect with Mike via 

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikefishergoodman/

Brian Somers has been working solely with contractors in the insurance space for the last 5 years. Initially coming from a medical sales background, he joined the Goodman team while coaching T-ball with Justin Goodman, the president of the company, back in 2015. Brian has a talent and a passion for ensuring that his clients are properly covered so that they can run their construction businesses with peace of mind. 

Connect with Brian via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-somers/

Listen to Felipe's shorter It Happened On The Job interview here: 

https://ithappenedonthejob.com/episode-95-felipe-engineer/

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. Construction Accelerator is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on t his podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your lean Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/ 

Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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Are you curious about how #projectmanagers influence and impact people and projects using strategic leadership? 

Tania Gharechedaghy shares with us how things change, including construction careers. She shares experiences from large to mega-sized projects as well as why owners spend premium dollars on setting up Big Rooms (colocations) and some trends in design-build and progressive design-build across the Western United States.  Tania is a passionate learner and a positive role model. 

Tania Gharechedaghy is a successful Program and Project Management Professional with over 15 years of experience leading complex projects in the design and construction industry.  She has extensive experience in Aviation design and construction starting her career as a civil engineer and working up to the Owner’s Responsible-in-Charge Project Manager leading a $1B Design-Build San Francisco International Airport Terminal 3 West Modernization Project. Tania is now serving as the Vice President at the Lincoln Property Company where she enjoys using her strategic leadership and successful team-building skills in Real Estate Development.

Connect with Tania via 

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniagharechedaghy/ 

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

Today’s episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. It is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/ 

Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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Dr. Jeff Sutherland invented Scrum to help people make better stuff faster and have a good time doing it. JJ Sutherland is the CEO of Scrum Inc, the leading provider of Scrum training and consulting. He is the author of two of my favorite Scrum books, “The Scrum Fieldbook: A Masterclass on Accelerating Performance, Getting Results, and Defining the Future” and the red book, “Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time.”  JJ is a worldwide leader in Scrum. He shares how Scrum can be used across industries and has firsthand experience using the framework to help teams deliver faster, much faster. 

Connect with JJ via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jj-sutherland-b1486b6/

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

Universal Paperclips Game Links:

Online https://www.decisionproblem.com/paperclips/ 

iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/universal-paperclips/id1300634274

Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.everybodyhouse.paperclipsuniquetest

Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Construction Accelerator. Construction Accelerator is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on t his podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your lean Lean learning at your own pace, visit Try CA Now dot com. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/  

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Katie Anderson shares her insights and approaches for helping individuals and organizations gain clarity on their goals, deepen their problem-solving skills, and continuously improve on part two of two for The EBFC Show. 

Katie is passionate about helping individual people and organizations around the world lead with intention.  An internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, author, and professional speaker, she uses over 20 years of experience to support change and improvement in organizations across a range of industries, including healthcare, academia, research, government, start-ups, and biotech. Her primary focus has been on leading transformational change in healthcare organizations. A California native, Katie has lived in five countries outside the United States – including the UK, Australia, and Japan. It was during her family’s 18-month experience in Japan that she developed a professional relationship with 40-year Toyota leader Isao Yoshino. What began as a connection filled with deep conversations evolved into the book, "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning."

Connect with Katie via 

Website https://kbjanderson.com/

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/

Twitter at https://twitter.com/kbjanderson 

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

Katie Anderson is passionate about helping individual people and organizations around the world lead with intention.  An internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, author, and professional speaker, Katie uses over 20 years of experience to support change and improvement in organizations across a range of industries, including healthcare, academia, research, government, start-ups, and biotech. Her primary focus has been on leading transformational change in healthcare organizations. A California native, Katie has lived in five countries outside the United States – including the UK, Australia, and Japan. It was during her family’s 18-month experience in Japan that she developed a professional relationship with 40-year Toyota leader Isao Yoshino. What began as a connection filled with deep conversations evolved into the book, "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning." Katie shares her insights and approaches for helping individuals and organizations gain clarity on their goals, deepen their problem-solving skills, and continuously improve on part one of two for The EBFC Show. 

Connect with Katie via 

Website https://kbjanderson.com/

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/

Twitter at https://twitter.com/kbjanderson 

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer  

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer  

Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

James Pease, Executive Director - Design and Construction at UCSF Medical Center, shares his decade-plus of experiences of integrated project delivery in healthcare, more than 20 projects and counting. James is a leading expert in the setup and structure of large, complex capital projects using Lean and Integrated Project Delivery. He has a record of driving highly reliable results with projects finishing on time and on budget. James is also the Executive Editor at the https://leanipd.com website that shares information and best practices in order to further the use of Lean Construction, Integrated Project Delivery, and Building Information Modeling to ultimately improve outcomes in the Design and Construction of capital projects.

YouTube video at https://youtu.be/PsK9V6XvsZo

Connect with James via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespease

Twitter at https://twitter.com/leanipd

Connect with Felipe via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe

Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer

Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org