Elevate Construction
Elevating construction with interviews, training, and techniques that will make the build environment better for the workers, our customers, companies, and the industry as a whole. Podcasts are published before noon every weekday.
Episodes
Inside “Final Phase” - The Cleaning Company Raising the Bar in Construction
What happens when a team obsessed with quality, lean principles, and customer care decides to start a construction cleaning company? You get Final Phase and it’s not your typical trade partner.
In this episode, Jaso...
Leadership, Laughter & Lessons From the Jobsite (with Jake Smaellie)
What do kids on cruise ships, paper straws, and water bottles on construction sites have in common?
In this episode, Jason Schroeder and returning guest
When doctors told John Kaufman there were no more treatment options, most people would have given up. John made a different choice.
In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Jason Schroeder talks with John about his 25-year journey living with an incurable cancer a journey filled with setbacks, unexpected blessings, and ...
The Secret to Skyrocketing Your Career? Stop Waiting for Permission.
Too many construction professionals wait for their company to invest in their growth only to watch their careers stall. In this episode, Jason Schroeder sits down with master builder, mentor, and leadership coach Mark...
What happens when one of the most respected minds in lean construction sits down to dissect project planning systems? You get this episode.
In this powerful conversation, Jason is joined by mentor and thought leader Hal Macomber to explore:
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Why CPM lacks p...
In a world obsessed with tech, are we forgetting the basics that actually make construction work? In this quick but powerful episode, Jason Schroeder sounds the alarm on a fading skill that used to define real builders: marking up and highlighting drawings.
- Why “paperless” isn’t the goal effectiveness is.
- How colo...
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 tr...
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 ...
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.
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.
Why Every Project Needs a “Situation Room”
In this episode, Jason Schroeder introduces a game-changing idea for modern construction: the Situation Room - a centralized command space to monitor, plan, and respond in real-time.
Inspired by legendary bu...
“The Trades Won’t Do It” - That’s a Lie. Let’s Talk.
In this episode, Jason Schroeder calls out one of the most common and laziest excuses on job sites: “The trades won’t do it.”
- Won’t pull plan?
- Won’t do huddles?
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The Lie of Hustle Culture: Why Grinding Isn’t the Answer
Is “rise and grind” really the path to greatness or just a trap we’ve all bought into?
In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder breaks down the myth of hustle culture and why it’s quietly hurting workers, ...
Framers & Concrete Crews - We Need to Talk!
In this straight-shooting episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder dives into a conversation the industry needs to have: framers and concrete crews asking for the entire jobsite and how it's slowing down your projects.
From h...
How to Sequence Like a Railroad Over a Bridge
In this episode, Jason Schroeder reveals a powerful visual and practical framework for strategic sequencing on construction projects inspired by lions, railroads, and real-world experience.
- Discover why sequencing like a railway hitting a perfectly timed bridge can transform y...
What If We Required Buffers on Construction Projects?
Sounds crazy, right? In this quick but powerful episode, Jason Schroeder flips a long-standing industry mindset on its head: What if we didn’t just allow buffers, what if we mandated them?
- Discover why forced downtime might be the...
Stop Losing Quietly: Why Construction Needs a Massive Mindset Shift
This isn’t just another podcast this is a wake-up call for the construction industry.
In this episode, Jason Schroeder tackles three brutally honest truths:
- Loyalty ≠ Career Growth:...
Tired of the same old noise in construction? This episode is your wake-up call.
Jason Schroeder dives deep into what’s really holding our industry back and what we can do about it. From leadership blind spots to bold solutions, this is not just another podcast… it’s a call to level up.
Are people really getting lazier or are we just building chaotic workplaces nobody wants to be part of?
In this explosive episode, Jason Schroeder sits down with Scott Beebe, founder of Business on Purpose and author of Let Your Business Burn and The Chaos Free Contractor. Together, they dismantle the tired narrative that ...
What happens when a Harvard reject turned powerhouse engineer challenges every norm in a male-dominated industry and wins?
In this unmissable episode, Jason Schroeder sits down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel, an executive, author, professor, and trailblazer in the construction world, to talk about
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