The EBFC Show

Kaitlin Frank is a former superintendent, multi-generation builder, and now CEO at eMOD Safety Inc. She loves construction and leads her company like a well-managed building project using Sprints (#Scrum). eMOD’s team of experienced commercial construction superintendents, project managers, and safety officers made a dedicated safety solution to efficiently manage, track, and comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations right from their fingertips.

Construction workers and management are under increasing pressure to deliver on-time and under-budget, despite facing increasing regulations and hazards. Analog traditional project management processes lead to poor accountability, a lack of foresight, zero visibility, low productivity, and an inability to continuously improve. Kaitlin has done the research and found that 7 out of 10 front-line builders put productivity above safety and cited their work as a priority above their physical well-being. Construction fatalities are greater than even military deaths per year. We owe this and the next generation of construction owners, insurance companies, general contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople safe projects.

Connect with Kaitlin Frank

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

eMod website at https://emodsafety.com/

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree

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

Renee Wolf is The Boldt Company’s onsite Health Coach. She drives Lean Construction by supporting everyone with their health and well-being. Renee also leads the Suicide Prevention and Awareness program, Gatekeepers. This suicide prevention program aims to make a difference and save lives, which is very impactful within the construction industry, especially now. She has a passion for helping others and making a positive well-being impact. Reach out and get to know Renee.

Episode Links:

Leave a review for The EBFC Show at https://www.theebfcshow.com/reviews/

Boldt Gatekeeper Program: https://www.boldt.com/news/blog-post/trained-volunteer-gatekeepers-offer-peer-to-peer-help/

Mental Health Resources:

https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for everyone across the United States.

Crisis Text Line USA and Canada https://www.crisistextline.org/

Text HOME to 741741

International https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/where-we-are/

Connect with Renee via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-wolf/

Email at [email protected]

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree

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

Omri Sorek grew up in construction. He knows the responsibility of construction leadership and its influence on project results. Influential construction leaders know and support their teams. Good construction leaders understand the importance of collaboration and communication. Building today involves a combination of people and systems. Great leaders enable their teams to align on the same goal and enable the collision of technology and construction to be positive, impactful, supportive, and team-focused. As the CEO of Trusstor, Omri enables the digitization of construction to give project teams insights based on their data for enhancing efficiency and safety, improving profit margins and saving lives - easier, better, and faster project delivery.

Connect with Omri via

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/omri-sorek-aa662a57/

Website at https://trusstor.com/

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree

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

Angela Gardner and Christi Powell are the Women Talk Construction Podcast hosts. They are on a mission to celebrate diversity in construction and other industries through genuine stories and experiences. They are working to make work easier and better by encouraging and promoting positive change that reshapes the current perception of women and minorities in non-traditional roles. We are all connected by what we do and how we show up. Listen/watch to learn the steps to build a culture of value and creativity for all.

Show Links:

Women Talk Construction Forum: A safe, toxic-free environment for people to connect with others.

Website at https://forum.womentalkconstruction.com/

Connect with Angela Gardner via

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

Website at https://womentalkconstruction.com/

Connect with Christi Powell via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christi-powell-99023b1b/ 

Website at https://womentalkconstruction.com/

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree

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

The goal of “Lean & Love” is to help alleviate stress and pressure from your personal and professional relationships. The conversations came from a series of livestreams discussing the 5S Method of Lean Manufacturing and how it was used to communicate through love letters at the end of a failed romantic relationship. People shared vulnerable and transparent conversations to help mend the ailing construction industry. Jesse is a San Antonio native whose career ranges from grading ditches to advising executives. As a national leader, his passion and commitment are enhancing the image of careers in the trades. Jennifer is a Texas native with a background in teaching, operations management, and coaching. Jen is a leading authority in Lean Practice Leadership.

Episode Links:

Change Makers Livestream via

YouTube at https://youtu.be/DMNAMmELuo8

No BS with Jen and Jess

LinkedIn Group https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-bs-with-jen-jess/

YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9mkIs0CBk3bmsahbOueZg/featured

Connect with Jennifer via

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

Check out Jen’s solo interview on The EBFC Show

Podcast at https://www.theebfcshow.com/a-lean-culture-warrior-with-jennifer-lacy/ 

Connect with Jesus (Jesse) D Hernandez Jr via

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

Podcast Website at https://www.learningsandmissteps.com/

Website at https://www.depthbuilder.com/

TikTok at  https://www.tiktok.com/@learningsandmissteps

Check out Jesse’s Lean Builder interview on The EBFC Show

Podcast at https://youtu.be/7c8kt2_iEdI

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht

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Crisis Text Line

USA and Canada https://www.crisistextline.org/

Text HOME to 741741

International https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/where-we-are/

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree

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

In addition to running an Agile Strategy Tech company, Calvin L. Williams is the host of Documenting the Journey Podcast, a father, an active member of his community, an entrepreneur, an Industrial Engineer, an MBA, and “impruver.” He is on a moonshot mission to find you where you are and help you get where you’re trying to go to solve big problems in business up to world poverty.

With almost 20 years of experience driving $3B in savings across some of the world’s leading CPG manufacturers, including Tyson Foods, Nestle, Colgate, Mars, and others, Calvin has built an impressive track record for results. He also maintains a growing network of over 15,000 connections on LinkedIn and other platforms where he contributes daily.

Referenced Show Links: If you like football, you’ll love agile strategy execution

Blogpost at https://impruver.com/football-agile-strategy-execution/

Lean is dead on arrival. Do this instead.

Blogpost at https://impruver.com/lean-is-dead-on-arrival-do-this-instead/

Connect with Calvin via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-l-williams/

Website at https://calvinlwilliams.com/

Website at https://impruver.com/

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree

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 

You learn quickly what works and what doesn’t as an Agile Transformation Coach and Scrum Trainer. Lucien is a passionate change management agent, longtime coach, teacher, mentor, respectful disruptor, lifelong learner, and my friend. He is passionate about helping people and organizations discover better working methods for large and small clients across industries, including industrial manufacturing, medical devices, energy, finance, and more. His recent work includes teaming with the largest global manufacturer of agricultural equipment, John Deere. Using Scrum and Scrum@Scale, their stock price grew faster than Amazon during COVID-19.

Case study link: https://www.scruminc.com/agile-unleashed-scale-john-deere-case-study/

Connect with Lucien via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucien-zoll-b05a4a126/

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree

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 

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode is not for the easily offended Lean practitioner. Dr. Shahrukh Irani is an experienced industrial engineer specializing in high-mix, low-volume Lean implementations. Shahrukh has studied Lean and is a practicing industrial engineer, author, and teacher. In his own words about his book, “WARNING! This book [Job Shop Lean] is written by an Industrial Engineer who never worked at Toyota. But that did not deter me! I figured out that whatever the general public knows about the Toyota Production System aka LEAN is IE [Industrial Engineering] that Toyota used in the 1900s. And IE in the 1900s was not enabled by Operations Research, Data Science and a horde of software tools.” His favorite place to be is where people implement Job Shop Lean in various manufacturing facilities like forge or machine shops, fabrication facilities, and shipping departments. He has applied lean problem-solving to product family formation, work cell design, production scheduling, and proven techniques to drive continuous improvement.

Show Links:

The EBFC Show Blog

Top 3 Schedule Problems https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/top-3-schedule-problems/   

Connect with Shahrukh via

LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrukh-irani-8b25a55/ 

Website at https://www.leanandflexible.com/ 

Shahrukh’s Book Link: https://www.leanandflexible.com/book/ 

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link 

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht 

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree 

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 

Be cautious of what you choose to learn. Some ideas take deep roots. Rebecca (Martin) Snelling and Dan Fauchier learned about Lean Construction, and it transformed their lives, work, and friendship on a billion-dollar project. Today they each coach people, organizations, and leaders to transform design and construction. When making a change, be aware that people may actively work against it. Beyond just Lean Construction tools, these two know how to influence projects and company culture. People that find ways to grow themselves separate learners, followers, and leaders. 

Referenced Show Links:

LCI Roadshow Video https://youtu.be/D3IWu6gX24g 

Dan’s First The EBFC Show Interview at https://www.theebfcshow.com/firefighting-vs-lean-construction-dan-fauchier/ 

Gallup’s Clifton Strengths Finder Book and Test https://amzn.to/3LZbal4 

Boldt’s Gatekeeper Program https://www.boldt.com/news/blog-post/trained-volunteer-gatekeepers-offer-peer-to-peer-help/ 

Show Shoutouts

Renee Wolf, Health and Wellness Coach https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-wolf/ 

Nick Loughrin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickloughrin/

Ritu Ahuja https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-ahuja/ 

Connect with Rebecca via  

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

Website at https://www.rebeccasnelling.com/ 

Choosing by Advantages (Book) https://www.rebeccasnelling.com/#Book 

Email at [email protected] 

Connect with Dan via

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

Twitter at https://twitter.com/danfauchier 

Lean Project Delivery (Book) https://amzn.to/3RtvSei  

Website trycanow.com or https://constructionacceleratortm.com/ 

Website https://constructionaccelerator.as.me/ChatwithDan

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link 

RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht 

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree 

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 

If you are putting in more hours at work than with your family, why not make it remarkable, and find ways to make it faster. Jason Schroeder is a former Field Operations and Project Director with over 20 years in leadership positions. His experiences include working as a field engineer, project superintendent, general superintendent, and field operations director. He is the Owner and Lead Consultant at Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction from coast to coast by providing insights, solutions, and training that create respect in the field through trained leaders, which ultimately preserves and protects families in construction. He is the creator of the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive courses that train field leadership. He hosts the Elevate Construction Podcast, a blog through elevateconstructionist.com, and trains, consults, and coaches throughout the country. In this episode, Jason shares how he uses Scrum to run his whole business and builds better Last Planner System™️ methods into Takt Planning. 

Referenced Show Links:

Lean Takt via

YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt 

Website at https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/takt-planning/ 

Takt Guide

Website at https://www.taktguide.com/ 

Connect with Jason via  

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

Connect with Felipe via

Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link 

Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht