The EBFC Show

A new generation of blue-collar and white-collar design and construction professionals are using flow systems like Takt and Scrum to make work easier, better, and faster. Spencer Easton passionately teaches others how to increase efficiency by eliminating waste and variation. He actively pushes the limits of Scrum and Takt to enable systematic schedule improvements. He helps teams improve Takt adoption resulting in massive time savings! 

Referenced Show Links:

Lean Takt via

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

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

Spencer’s Lean Construction Blog Article

Website at https://leanconstructionblog.com/Creating-a-Takt-Plan.html 

Jason Schroeder’s Lean Builder Blog Article

Website at https://theleanbuilder.com/production-laws-in-a-takt-ed-system/ 

LeanTakt Blog Critical Path Versus Critical Flow

Website at https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/post/we-do-not-have-a-critical-path-in-construction-we-have-critical-flow 

Swarming Scrum Pattern via

Website at https://sites.google.com/a/scrumplop.org/published-patterns/product-organization-pattern-language/development-team/swarming--one-piece-continuous-flow? 

Connect with Spencer via  

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-easton/ 

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 

Learn more about How to Use Mural for Beginners with Felipe via

YouTube https://youtu.be/5SMlBdANGxU 

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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 

"Adapt or die." That isn't a trite phrase. Consider your company. Is it adapting or trying to remain unchanged? Let's solve the big problems. Bob Armbrister knows firsthand how hundreds of construction companies can use technology to adapt and transform. Bob is the President and CEO of Spark Business Works, a Michigan-based company specializing in building custom digital tools for businesses in the construction industry. Watch/listen to discover why digital transformation tools matter, how business leaders can bounce back from failure during economic downturns, and why construction is one of the most laggard industries regarding technology adoption. Construction businesses getting up to speed with their digital transformations results in easier, better, and faster work without burdening people already working hard to build.

Connect with Bob via

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

Website at https://www.sparkbusinessworks.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

Eugene Colberg is a Brooklyn-based architect with over 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the United States and internationally. Eugene Colberg has been recognized for his contributions to architecture and design by major news media including Crain’s New York Business' 2021 Notable Hispanic Leaders & Executives. As Principal of Colberg Architecture, he has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive projects. He earned his BArch from Cornell University, is a Registered Architect in the State of New York, a Green Associate of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Colberg Architecture is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with the City and State of New York and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Connect with Eugene via  

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/colbergarchitecture 

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

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

Website at https://www.colbergarchitecture.com 

Email [email protected] 

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 

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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 

Equipping teams with skills in large and small organizations is a nearly universal challenge. Jeff Zigman, The Business Engineer, knows the power of asking the right questions coupled with technology to increase skill acquisition with on-site, remote, or hybrid teams.

Connect with Jeff via  

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

Email [email protected] 

Website https://skillbuilder.academy/ 

Website http://remoteactiveshooterpreparation.com/ 

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 

Show Links:

Change Makers - PDCA vs SAPD

https://youtu.be/aonRK9vQNkg 

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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 

An incredibly talented construction projects production leader with equal hands-on Lean Construction implementation and expertise, Melanie Gilbertson knows how to engage teams across her organization with practical skill building for easier and better project delivery. She leads an amazing team of scheduling and Lean subject matter experts to support integrated production teams in their efforts to meet project-wide Conditions of Satisfaction. This episode is full of inspiration and actions to support your learning and project improvement efforts. 

Show Links:

From The EBFC Show Blog:

Visual Management Basics for Construction Teams

https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/visual-management-basics-for-construction-teams/ 

Apply A3 Thinking to Improve Project Delivery

https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/apply-A3-thinking-to-improve-project-delivery/ 

Construction Scrum Case Studies

https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/construction-scrum-case-studies/ 

Connect with Melanie 

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

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 

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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 

Web3 (also known as Web 3.0) is a new growth area in construction technology solutions. It is a new iteration of the World Wide Web built on blockchain tech. Rob Salvador and April Moss are working at DigiBuild, a new type of construction management software utilizing blockchain for construction companies. Imagine being able to capture transactions from all of the different systems being utilized on your project and put them into a filterable, searchable, and comparable project timeline to remove the waste and fraud. Easier and better data insights and decision-making to support putting quality work in place.

Show Links:

Mental Health Resources:

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

Text HOME to 741741

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

Building Mental Health (Suicide Prevention) with Frank King | The EBFC Show 005

https://www.theebfcshow.com/building-mental-health-suicide-prevention/

Connect with Rob 

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

Email at [email protected] 

Website at https://digibuild.com/

Connect with April 

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-moss-01a7b71a/

Email at [email protected]

Connect with Felipe via

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

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 

Networking professionals know that making genuine connections yield several positive side effects. Reena Friedman Watts has made networking with change-makers a full-time job. She is sharing her experiences from reality TV, radio, and podcast interviewing (Better Call Daddy) the top influencers and industry moguls of today. Reena says networking is about saying yes, sharing, and not taking.  Do you need some fresh ideas? Would raising your professional profile help you connect with the right people and get access to better opportunities? If you need advice, do you know how to seek and receive it? Build confidence and become connected today.

Connect with Reena via 

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

Connect with Felipe via

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

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

Episode Links: 

https://megawattsproductions.com/

https://bettercalldaddy.com/

The EBFC Show Live Streams

https://www.theebfcshow.com/p/Livestreams/ 

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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 

Hal Macomber says, “Lean is NOT a cost-cutting approach. Lean is a people development approach.” The current state of construction is changing. More and more people are changing how we build. In this continued interview, Hal shares what actions you can take to build higher team performance while building new capabilities including his standard approach for improving project delivery. When we focus on people and improving construction flow, we will be engaged in better strategies to minimize the impact of variation and complexity. 

"Use Flow as your improvement metric. Engage the people doing the work, that is how to make positive changes, and continue learning." Focus on flow, use Takt Planning, and heed the production laws. The Four Production Laws include:

1. The Law of Variation

Free Takt Resources:

https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/taktbookresources

Free Construction Scrum Book Resources

https://constructionscrum.com/downloads 

Connect with Hal via 

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

Connect with Felipe via

Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link 

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 current state of construction is changing. More and more people are changing how we build. Hal Macomber is a strategic advisor to the AEC Industry for growth, high performance, and helps teams rapidly build new capabilities. He has directly helped teams across the whole industry implement change including Lean Construction tools like Last Planner System, Takt Planning, and more for decades. Today he is concerned and hopeful that companies are paying attention to people and environment, social, and governance issues. 

Free Takt Resources:

https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/taktbookresources

Free Construction Scrum Book Resources

https://constructionscrum.com/downloads 

Connect with Hal via 

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

Connect with Felipe via

Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link 

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 

Howard Goldberg is an educator in his 23rd year teaching with 18 of those in Loudoun County Virginia. Currently, he teaches United States History in 7th grade and enjoys every moment of it. His search for trying to find a way to make planning easier and better led to Felipe and usage of Scrum in education. Howard said that using Scrum in his classroom has been an eye opener for what is possible. 

Show Links:

What Every Team Should Know About Scrum

https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/what-every-lean-project-team-should-know/

Agile Estimating and Planning: Planning Poker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE7srp2BzoM

10 Reasons to Use Fibonacci Sequence for Story Points

https://www.agilebin.com/blog/10-reasons-to-use-fibonacci-sequence-for-story-points

Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time

https://amzn.to/3MKrLbt

Connect with Howard via 

Twitter at https://twitter.com/hgoldberg04

Connect with Felipe via

Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link 

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