What’s the real role of a Project Executive? Is it just oversight and problem-solving or is it something far more crucial to the success of flow-based projects?

In this episode, Hal Macomber joins Jason to unpack why project executives aren’t just managers, they’re the environment builders who make Takt construction thrive.

Here’s what we dig into:

• Why the socio-technical side of construction is just as important as the technical side.

• How Project Executives shape the mood, culture, and learning environment of a project.

• Moving from a “cover-your-back” culture to one of openness, disclosure, and collaboration.

• The critical role PXs play in bottleneck management, swing capacity, and workable backlog.

• Why true intelligence in construction is about being a ready learner and how leaders can cultivate that.

If you’ve ever wondered why some projects thrive under Takt while others struggle, this episode will open your eyes. It’s not just about schedules and sequences, it’s about leadership, mood, and learning at every level.

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

In this episode, Jason dives deep into the Last Planner System not just to explain it, but to start building a clear, modern, and practical manual that actually works in today’s construction environment.

Too many of the resources we rely on are the same ones published 10, 20, even 25 years ago. They haven’t kept up with the realities of flow, trade collaboration, and the integration of Takt planning. It’s time to change that.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why the Last Planner must be paired with Takt (not CPM) if you want accurate milestones and real trade flow.

• The core meetings, deliverables, and behaviors that make the system succeed.

• How to move beyond outdated “weekly work plans from scratch” and filter commitments from a real production plan.

• Critical corrections we must make from how we track Percent Plan Complete, to when daily huddles should actually happen.

If you’re serious about implementing Last Planner the right way with respect for people, reliable commitments, and flow that works, this episode is for 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

Construction is messy, stressful, and full of high-stakes moments but what if the best leaders aren’t the ones who yell the loudest, but the ones who stay calmest when the pressure is highest?

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Giaimo to talk about the art of calm under pressure. From growing up in the trades alongside his dad to building a reputation as the superintendent crews want to work for, Chris shares how preparation, organization, and respect, not intimidation, create trust and results on the jobsite.

We tackle the myth that you have to be “tough” or abrasive to earn respect in construction, and Chris explains why kindness, consistency, and gratitude are more powerful tools than a raised voice. Along the way, we dig into practical routines, leadership lessons, and the mindset that turns stressful jobs into steady progress.

If you’ve ever struggled with stress, conflict, or the old-school belief that being a jerk is the only way to lead, this conversation will challenge and inspire 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