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Elevate Construction

Jason Schroeder

Elevating construction with interviews, training, and techniques that will make the build environment better for workers, our customers, companies, and the industry as a whole.

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34:51

Ep.1590 - The 10 "C"s continued, Feat. Joe Doherty

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2026/04/25

In this episode, Jason continues the conversation with Joe Doherty on The 10 C's, focusing on numbers 6 through 10. Joe explains how great superintendents complete on time, contain costs, continuously improve, check their ego, and command the standard. This conversation shows what real field leadership looks like: driving the work forward, protecting people, reducing waste, staying humble, and holding the line on quality, safety, cleanliness, and organization. What you'll learn in this episode: Why

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05:56

Ep.1589 - Total Participation Requires Total Connection

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2026/04/22

In this episode, Jason explains the vital connection between total participation and total connection on construction projects. He asserts that in order to create a successful project, you must have the full involvement of every team member, and that begins with making personal connections. Drawing on examples from his own experience, as well as insights from his books, The Fixer and Patton: A Pattern for Superintendents, Jason emphasizes that the morning worker huddle is the cornerstone of

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05:10

Ep.1588 - Don't Combine or Copy Poll Plans

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2026/04/22

In this episode, Jason addresses a common mistake in project planning: combining or copying poll plans across different towers or sections of a construction project. He explains that each train of trades needs its own dedicated poll plan to ensure team buy-in, identify specific constraints, and optimize work for each unique zone. Jason emphasizes that when you copy poll plans, you fail to address the physical and crew constraints specific to each area, which can lead to misaligned expectations, poor

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06:01

Ep.1587 - Staging on a Fresh Concrete Deck

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2026/04/22

In this episode, Jason discusses a critical yet often overlooked issue in construction: staging materials on a freshly placed concrete deck. He highlights the inefficiencies and risks associated with overcrowding the deck too soon with reinforcing bars and other materials. Jason shares his frustrations with seeing work areas being unnecessarily filled with materials before proper layout and tasks are completed. He outlines five key rules that can completely transform deck construction processes,

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07:07

Ep.1586 - Get Out of the Swing Radius

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2026/04/22

In this episode, Jason shares a deeply personal and tragic story to make a critical point about construction site safety: get out of the swing radius. He recounts the heartbreaking loss of his mentor's son, who was killed when he was struck by equipment on a job site, an avoidable tragedy that haunts Jason to this day. Through this painful experience, Jason urges all construction workers and leaders to take site safety seriously and never allow anyone to work within the swing radius of equipment

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06:24

Ep.1585 - It's Only Your Way If It Works

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2026/04/22

In this episode, Jason emphasizes a crucial leadership truth: your way of doing things is only valid if it actually works. He explains that on a construction project, if things are disorganized, unsafe, or inefficient, it's not a matter of personal preference, it's a matter of poor leadership. Jason shares insights from his books, The Fixer and Patton: A Pattern for Construction Superintendents, to illustrate how a superintendent's responsibility is to create order, discipline, safety, and effective

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07:27

Ep.1584 - Arrogant and Cocky PMs: The Project Killers

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2026/04/22

In this episode, Jason tackles the damaging impact of arrogant and cocky project managers (PMs) on construction projects. He shares an insightful story of a PM who, through their negative mindset and behavior, created more problems than solutions. Instead of being a supportive enabler for the team, this PM became a bottleneck that led to delays, bullying, and unnecessary roadblocks. Jason makes the case that a PM's job is to clear the path, pay trades on time, handle contracts, and create a culture

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10:53

Ep.1583 - Making Bad Look Cool

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2026/04/15

In this episode, Jason tackles a hard truth in construction: too many people are trying to make bad practices look acceptable or even admirable. From messy job sites and constant overtime to pushing instead of planning, he explains how untrained systems and ego-driven mindsets lead people to defend poor performance instead of improving it. Jason challenges leaders to stop normalizing dysfunction and instead define construction excellence through cleanliness, organization, emotional intelligence, and

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06:30

Ep. 1582 - How to Sequence Corridors and Level One

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2026/04/13

In this episode, Jason explains why corridors and level one should usually be treated differently in a Takt plan instead of being lumped into the same rhythm as the rest of the floor. He shares why these areas take more abuse from traffic, often need a strategic "start-gap-finish" approach, and are better handled as exit zones or final zones so the rest of the work can stay clear, leveled, and flowing. The goal is not just protecting finishes, but also sending the right visual signal to the team

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04:24

Ep. 1581 - Visualizing Constraints on Your Takt Plan

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2026/04/13

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

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07:24

Ep. 1580 - The Truth About RFIs

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2026/04/13

In this episode, Jason challenges that mindset and explains why an RFI is rarely just a request for information; it's often rework, delay, batching, and pushing defects caused by incomplete communication and poor systems. He makes the case that if we truly cared about people, flow, and quality, we would design projects and communication channels to eliminate most RFIs before they ever happen. What you'll learn in this episode: Why RFIs are often a sign of incomplete design and poor quality control

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06:11

Ep.1579 - The Path to Mastery

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2026/04/13

In this episode, Jason explains why so many of the greats in leadership, construction, sports, and military excellence all followed the same pattern: learn, implement, teach. He makes the case that real mastery doesn't come from theory alone, but from applying what you know in the field, teaching it to others, and then learning even more through that process. What you'll learn in this episode: Why training others is one of the clearest paths to mastery. The difference between book knowledge and

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07:36

Ep.1578 - Choose Your Mentor Wisely

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2026/04/10

In this episode, Jason shares a powerful realization about how much your first mentor shapes your thinking, behavior, and career trajectory. He explains that many of the negative patterns we see in construction fear, blame, ego, and toxic habits aren't because people are bad, but because they were trained that way. Learned behaviors, especially from early mentors, can wire someone into "learned hopelessness," where dysfunction starts to feel normal. Jason emphasizes that just like choosing the right

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04:42

Ep.1577 - Grid and Layered Components in Takt

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2026/04/10

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

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09:20

Ep.1576 - Stop Contending, Start Collaborating

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2026/04/10

In this episode, Jason explores a bold and uncomfortable idea: what if contention, criticism, and disagreement are actually holding us back? We've been taught that debate, critique, and conflict are necessary to make progress, but Jason challenges that assumption. He argues that these behaviors often come from ego, fixed mindsets, and a need to be right, not from a genuine desire to improve outcomes. Instead, he introduces a higher level approach: collaboration over contention. The best ideas don't

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09:46

Ep.1575 - Why Construction Contracts Are Broken

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2026/04/10

In this episode, Jason takes on one of the most frustrating problems in construction: unfair, lazy, and one-sided contract terms. He explains why contractors and consultants must stop signing agreements that hand over intellectual property, tie them to unseen prime contract risks, and force them into payment or liability terms they can't reasonably control. The core message is simple, if bad contract language stays in the industry, it's because too many people keep accepting it instead of pushing

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07:48

Ep.1574 - We Never Firefight

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2026/04/01

In this episode, Jason challenges one of the most accepted but damaging habits in construction: firefighting. We've been taught that reacting, rushing, and "putting out fires" is just part of the job. Jason flips that thinking completely. There is never a time to firefight. He explains that true professionals don't operate in chaos, they operate with preparation, stability, and rhythm. Real systems are built on full kit, flow, and methodical execution, not panic and overtime. Even real firefighters

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06:13

Ep.1573 - You Love Your People and That Loves the Client

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2026/04/01

In this episode, Jason shares a personal story that exposes a critical leadership failure in construction: blaming people instead of fixing root causes. He recounts being written up early in his career for briefly falling asleep on the job despite working extreme hours on an understaffed project while performing at a high level. Instead of recognizing the real issue, overwork, lack of support, and poor leadership, the response was criticism and discipline. Jason uses this experience to highlight a

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05:53

Ep.1572 - Pull together

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2026/04/01

In this episode, Jason reframes one of the most misunderstood concepts in construction: pull. Most people think pull simply means waiting for the trade in front to finish but that's incomplete. True pull isn't passive, and it's not just a planning technique. It's a team behavior. Jason explains that real pull happens when teams are fully prepared with full kit, working within a consistent Takt rhythm, and finishing work in a way that allows the next trade to flow seamlessly behind them. But more

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06:18

Ep.1571 - Forget about being an Expert - Become a...

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2026/04/01

In this episode, Jason challenges a common mindset in construction and leadership: the pursuit of being an "expert." Inspired by a quote from sports, he explains that the real goal isn't to reach a point where you "know everything" , it's to become a lifelong student of the game. When people label themselves as experts, it often creates a fixed mindset where growth stops, curiosity fades, and learning slows down. Jason emphasizes that true mastery comes from continuous learning, real-world

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