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• How to move beyond outdated “weekly work plans from scratch” and filter commitments from a real production plan.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

What does it take to go from pushing brooms to leading as a superintendent in just a few years? In this episode, we sit down with Steven Shannon of Sky Blue Builders, alongside Kate Schroeder, to unpack the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that transformed his career and his life.

Steven opens up about his path in construction, the power of mentorship, and how lessons from our Super PM Boot Camp changed the way he works and leads. From implementing self-care routines to mastering pull planning and meeting cadences, he shares how small changes created big results.

But this conversation doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. Steven gets real about mistakes that cost time and money and how his company’s culture of learning over punishment helped him grow stronger. Together, we explore why failure normalization matters, how to get teams to truly buy into new systems, and why rhythm not overexertion is the secret to sustainable success in construction.

This is an honest, practical, and inspiring episode for anyone who wants to build better, lead better, and live better.

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

What if you could combine the strengths of CPM with the power of Takt without falling into the traps that derail most projects? In this episode, Jason breaks down exactly how to align Takt and CPM so they work together, not against each other.

You’ll learn:

• Why Takt should always come first as your production plan.

• How to set up the deliverable and update cycles the right way.

• What superintendents, trade partners, and owners should actually see.

• The correct way to handle delays and keep projects legally covered without panic, overtime, or waste.

This is the roadmap for builders who want structure, flow, and clarity in their schedules. If you’ve ever wondered how to use CPM without letting it run your project, this episode will change the way you plan.

Don’t just schedule build with flow. Listen now.

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 tough but does it have to break people? What if resilience could be built into our teams just like steel and concrete?

In this powerful conversation, Stephanie Wood (CEO of CoBuild Construction) and Jordan Leytem (Field Operations Manager) share how they’re reshaping construction culture by focusing on people first. Their work brings neuroscience, leadership, and heart together to create teams that don’t just survive the pressures of the industry but actually thrive.

We cover:

• The science of resilience: expanding and returning to your “window of tolerance”.

• Why grit and resilience aren’t the same and why you need both.

• Real strategies for helping supers, foremen, and trade partners regulate under stress.

• The power of naming emotions to reset thinking and problem-solving.

• How leaders can measure what truly matters: flourishing people, not just profits.

If you’ve ever felt the burnout, pressure, or fight-or-flight mode of construction leadership, this episode will give you a new framework and real tools for building trust, balance, and resilience on your projects and in your life.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to build people, not just projects.

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

What if working 70-hour weeks wasn’t the badge of honor the industry makes it out to be? What if the real mark of leadership was giving your teams the capacity to succeed and the freedom to thrive?

In this episode, Chris Pomey, field operations leader at Manhattan Construction shares how building capacity and focusing on the employee experience can transform both people and projects. From digging ditches and plumbing to leading national teams, Chris’s career is built on one principle: do the right things, at the right time, the right way.

We’ll cover:

• Why the industry’s obsession with long hours is broken and how to fix it.

• The mantra that drives discipline and frees up team capacity.

• How to avoid the “RFI death spiral” through better planning.

• Real-world lessons on balancing productivity, safety, and people’s lives.

• Why change isn’t hard when teams are hungry for a better experience.

If you want to lead projects without burning out your people and actually make construction fun again, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset to get there.

🎧 Listen now and discover how capacity creates innovation, balance, and remarkable results.

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

What does it mean to truly give back to the construction industry? For Steve Yots, it’s not just about completing projects, it’s about shaping the next generation, one person at a time.

In this episode, Steve shares the powerful story of a $1.3B mega-project that redefined collaboration, trust, and flow. From creating unmovable milestones to writing “Work with Heart, Build with Care” on the tower crane, his approach turned a complex build into a masterclass in teamwork.

We talk about:

• Why the best way to change the industry is one life at a time.

• How to balance competition with genuine cooperation.

• The four daily questions that keep Steve focused on teaching, coaching, mentoring, and learning.

• Why showing up in person, unplanned can transform relationships.

• The hilarious (and effective) “Are You Ready for My Love?” shirt story.

If you want to lead with purpose, build high-performing teams, and leave the industry better than you found it, this is the episode for you.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to make giving back part of your daily plan.

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