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.
Takt Construction
Claim This Podcastby Jason Schroeder & Kevin Rice
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116 episodes
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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.
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Recent Episodes
April 13, 2026
Ep. 117 - Visualizing Constraints on Your Takt Plan
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, Jason explains where constraints and roadblocks belong inside the Takt Production System and why getting that right makes the whole project more visual and more actionable. He shares the key distinction that constraints are system problems that should be identified and optimized by the end of the pull plan, while roadblocks are temporary issues that show up in the way of the train of trades as work progresses. Jason also introduces a powerful idea: if the Takt plan shows the system and the path of critical flow, then it should also visibly show the constraints that are limiting that system.</p> <p dir="ltr">What you'll learn in this episode:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">The difference between constraints and roadblocks in the Takt Production System.</li> <li dir="ltr">Why constraints should be identified and optimized during the pull plan.</li> <li dir="ltr">Why roadblocks belong on visual zone maps and in a roadblock log.</li> <li dir="ltr">Why constraints should be shown directly on the Takt plan.</li> <li dir="ltr">How this approach supports Theory of Constraints thinking and faster project flow.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">If your system is only as fast as its biggest constraint, are you making that constraint visible enough to improve it?</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> 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 😊).</p> <p dir="ltr">Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:</p> <p dir="ltr">· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt">https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt</a></p> <p dir="ltr">· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured</a></p> <p dir="ltr">· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw</a></p>
April 10, 2026
Ep. 116 - Grid and Layered Components in Takt
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, Jason breaks down two planning challenges that can throw off a Takt plan if you're not careful: grid components and layered components. He explains how zone transitions can create unbalanced work when components land right on a grid line, and why planners sometimes need to split, shift, or isolate work to keep production leveled. He also walks through how to handle layered systems in complex overhead spaces like hospitals, labs, and data centers by thinking in installation layers and cascading those activities across zones. </p> <p dir="ltr">What you'll learn in this episode:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">What grid components are and why they can disrupt zone leveling.</li> <li dir="ltr">How to handle zone transition components without breaking flow.</li> <li dir="ltr">What layered components are in overhead coordination.</li> <li dir="ltr">How to sequence layered work across zones in a practical way.</li> <li dir="ltr">Why flexibility is still fully compatible with the Takt production system.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">When your zones don't balance perfectly, will you let the plan break down or adapt the system to keep the flow alive?</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> 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 😊).</p> <p dir="ltr">Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:</p> <p dir="ltr">· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg</a></p> <p dir="ltr">· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt">https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt</a></p> <p dir="ltr">· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured</a></p> <p dir="ltr">· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw</a></p>
March 3, 2026
Ep.114 - Takt Planning As Trains & Cars & Trucks
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, Jason shares two breakthrough insights about Takt planning that will change how you see flow forever. Using the analogies of trains and freeways, he explains why some Takt scenarios appear to "slow down" when zones are adjusted and what's really acting as the governor in your system. He also clarifies the difference between wagon-based (single-train) Takt and task-based (multi-train) Takt, showing how both approaches create rhythm in different ways. If you've ever struggled to understand how Takt really works in the field, this episode will make it click.</p> <p dir="ltr">What you'll learn in this episode:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">What actually limits the speed of your train of trades.</li> <li dir="ltr">How standard space units and standard time units act as system "governors".</li> <li dir="ltr">Why rounding Takt time (like to one day) changes phase duration.</li> <li dir="ltr">The difference between wagon-based and task-based Takt planning.</li> <li dir="ltr">How the train analogy and the freeway analogy both explain flow.</li> <li dir="ltr">Why Takt is about rhythm not forcing everything into identical boxes.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Are you trying to force every trade onto the same train or have you built the right freeway for flow?</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> 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 😊).</p> <p dir="ltr">Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:</p> <p dir="ltr">· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt">https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt</a></p> <p dir="ltr">· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured</a></p> <p dir="ltr">· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw</a></p> <p> </p>
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