Too many builders have stopped building. In this short but powerful episode, Jason Schroeder breaks down a timeless skill that’s fading in the age of tech - highlighting drawings. Whether you’re a project engineer, superintendent, or project manager, you’ll walk away with practical, visual techniques that transform complexity into clarity. Jason shares vivid real-world examples from best-in-class exterior sequencing to game-changing scope buyouts and explains how simple highlighting can prevent scope gaps, improve coordination, and reignite true builder behavior. You’ll also hear: Why effectiveness matters more than being paperless. How we lost our way during the VDC revolution. A passionate call to bring visual building back. Personal updates from Jason, including upcoming podcast interviews, Takt System content, and some big wins behind the scenes. Whether you’re a builder at heart or just looking for a tactical edge, this one’s a must-listen. 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
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Ep.1400 - Quality before Sales
Let’s make one thing clear: you don’t win the next job in the interview room, you win it on the current jobsite. In this landmark 1400th episode, Jason Schroeder flips the script on traditional sales thinking and makes a bold declaration: Quality comes before sales always. Whether you’re a general superintendent, PM, or trade partner, this episode is a masterclass in how to build a remarkable reputation that sells itself. 🔥 In this episode: Why your daily commitment to quality is your best sales strategy. How owners make decisions and what they notice on your current job. Real talk on training, team-building, and trust with the Elevate community. 3 powerful questions to diffuse disagreement and lead with emotional intelligence. A behind-the-scenes look at upcoming books, boot camps, AI scheduling tools, and more. 💡 You don’t need to sell, if your work speaks for itself. Jason also shares exciting updates from the Elevate ecosystem, shouts out to the builders shaping the industry, and asks YOU to help shape what comes next. More videos? Webinars? On-site trainings? Your voice matters because this community is about you, you, you and some more you. 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
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Ep.1399 - Strategic Leadership, Feat. Mark Story
Strategy That Actually Works: Real Talk with Mark Story How do you build smarter, lead stronger, and deliver better projects without burning out your team? In this game-changing episode, Mark Story joins Jason Schroeder to unpack the real meaning of strategy in construction and spoiler alert: it’s not just about scheduling. From staffing and logistics to trust and team alignment, Mark shares the powerful, practical mindset that elite builders use to lead successful projects from the ground up. Inside this episode: Why in-person, hands-on training still wins (and how to get leaders to prioritize it). The question every PM and Super should ask: “What do you need?”. How to build trust fast with trade partners and unlock full team performance. Why strategy means thinking beyond the org chart and designing teams and workflows based on what the project actually needs. How to hold teams accountable only after you’ve created the conditions for success. If you’ve ever struggled with communication breakdowns, low team morale, or disjointed project planning, this episode will shift how you think and lead. 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
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Ep.1398 - Takt & Lean Principles, Feat. Hal Macomber
In this powerhouse episode, Jason Schroeder is joined by Lean legend Hal Macomber, who shares jaw-dropping insights from decades of experience revolutionizing how we build. From set-based design to macro-level takt planning, Hal breaks down why takt construction isn't just a theory - it's the only way forward. What you'll learn in this episode: Why execution at the work face matters more than perfect planning. How to design with constraints as a strength, not a limitation. Why early trade partner selection and training changes everything. The truth about CPM vs. Takt and why one aligns with production science, and the other doesn’t. What Hal learned delivering a 3,500-person, $multi-million project in 28 months. Packed with analogies (think: sailing from Boston to Maine) and practical frameworks, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about planning and building projects, especially if you care about flow, certainty, and remarkable results. 🎧 Ready to build smarter, faster, and with more control? Tap into the wisdom of one of lean construction’s sharpest minds. 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
This one hits deep. In this episode, Jason Schroeder pulls no punches as he unpacks a hot-button topic that's stirring up the construction world: Is Critical Path Method (CPM) helping or hurting our projects? He responds to criticism head-on and shares why blaming people instead of broken systems is a dead-end mindset in our industry. But that’s just the beginning. Jason also dives into the real-world definitions of substantial, final, and financial completion why they matter, what most teams misunderstand about them, and how they directly impact your bottom line. He drops insights on project extensions, owner expectations, and the financial blind spots that are costing construction teams millions. Plus, a raw behind-the-scenes update on a canceled $96M project, how LeanTakt and Elevate are pivoting with purpose, and why Jason believes something bigger is on the horizon. 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
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