In this podcast Kevin & Jason explore the world of Lean Scheduling. Join us as we bring respect back to workers, stability to projects, and flow to construction scheduling.
Ep.119 - What Is Lean? Respect and Stability Come First
In this episode, Jason explains what Lean truly means and why it must begin with respect for people and stability, not tools, waste walks, or continuous improvement. He connects these principles to history, Toyota, flow, and continuous improvement.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why respect for people and stability are the foundation of every effective Lean system.
How World War II logistics, cooperation, and standardization influenced modern Lean thinking.
Why overburden must be removed before addressing unevenness and waste.
How flow, visual systems, total participation, and continuous improvement grow from a stable foundation.
Does your Lean system begin with respect and stability, or are you trying to improve an unstable system that continues to overburden people?
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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
15 Jul 2026
Ep.118 - Remove Overburden Before You Eliminate Waste
In this episode, Jason explores the Lean pattern of removing muri, mura, and muda - overburden, unevenness, and waste in the correct order. He explains why teams must first align work in progress with the actual capacity of people and resources before attempting to improve flow or eliminate waste.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why overburden must be removed before unevenness and waste can be addressed.
How excessive work in progress hides bottlenecks and slows production.
Why waste elimination should begin at or near the system's primary constraint.
How Takt planning makes bottlenecks, capacity limits, buffers, and improvement opportunities visible.
Are you eliminating waste everywhere, or are you first addressing the overburden and bottlenecks limiting the entire system?
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
22 Jun 2026
Ep.117 - Drum Buffer Rope: Protect Your Bottleneck
In this episode, Jason explores the lean concept of Drum Buffer Rope and its application in construction and Takt planning. Using the analogy of a line of hikers, he breaks down how the drum sets the pace with the slowest resource, the buffer protects the bottleneck from upstream delays, and the rope keeps faster activities aligned.
What you'll learn in this episode:
How to identify the most limiting factor in your project.
How to set the drum to pace your team.
Why buffers are essential in front of bottlenecks.
How to tie the "rope" to maintain alignment across trades.
How to implement Drum Buffer Rope in Takt production and project management.
Are your projects flowing at the right pace, or is your bottleneck being left unprotected?
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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5.0 / 5
27 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100
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Engagement
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