Most construction pros have heard of Lean — but far fewer truly understand it, and even fewer are putting it into practice. In this episode of The EBFC Show, we shine a light on why Lean is often misunderstood, overlooked, or completely invisible on job sites today. Join host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez and special guest Alan Boykiw as they unpack the roots of Lean, its relevance to construction, and what it really takes to make continuous improvement more than just a buzzword.
Play Latest EpisodeMost construction pros have heard of Lean — but far fewer truly understand it, and even fewer are putting it into practice. In this episode of The EBFC Show, we shine a light on why Lean is often misunderstood, overlooked, or completely invisible on job sites today. Join host Felipe Engineer-Manriq…
Discover how Target Value Delivery (TVD) can drive real results on any project size — not just billion-dollar builds. In this episode, Felipe continues the chat with Jason Brenner from Join to unpack how trust, transparency, and teamwork fuel success with TVD, even on a $6 million upgrade. Whether …
Can Target Value Delivery work beyond billion-dollar builds? Absolutely. In this episode, Felipe chats with Jason Brenner, Head of Industry Strategy at Join, about how teams can scale collaboration, improve trust, and deliver high-value results — even on smaller projects. With real stories from awa…
What if resistance to change wasn’t a problem, but an opportunity? In this episode of The EBFC Show, Victor Ortiz and host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez explore how embracing resistance to the Last Planner System can actually drive clarity, foster trust, and create better outcomes in construction proje…
What happens when you grow up surrounded by Lean and Scrum principles? For Noah Engineer-Manriquez, it led to co-authoring "Scrum for Teens" and mastering the art of teamwork and productivity in school! In this special episode of The EBFC Show, Felipe Engineer-Manriquez sits down with his son Noah …
Why is the Last Planner System often misunderstood—and how can you avoid falling into the trap of a "fake" implementation? In this insightful follow-up interview, Felipe Engineer-Manriquez and returning guest Victor Ortiz div...
Disclaimer: This blog post was generated with the assistance of ChatGPT, based on the content from The EBFC Show podcast episode featuring Marcus Turner. Unlocking the Power of AI in Construction with Marcus Turner In the latest episode of The EBF…
Discover, Connect, and Grow at the Lean Construction Institute Congress From the moment I first stepped into the Lean Construction Institute Congress, I knew this wasn't just another industry event. It was the beginning of what would become one of …
In my journey as a Scrum Master and working closely with design and construction teams, I've encountered a myriad of challenges that are all too familiar in our industry. A recent query during one of my Scrum Master training sessions struck a chord …
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An international keynote speaker, Felipe is a proven business leader guiding individuals, teams, and organizations in easier, better, and faster value delivery across the construction industry. Felipe works to engineer proven strategies in short timeframes for projects constantly firefighting or looking to become agile.
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a Registered Scrum Trainer™ (RST), Registered Scrum Master™ (RSM), Registered Product Owner™ (RPO), and Registered Scrum@Scale Practitioner™ (RS@SP). The Lean Construction Institute awarded him the Chairman’s Award (2019) for contributions to the Institute and the design and construction industry as a whole.