Hal Macomber says, “Lean is NOT a cost-cutting approach. Lean is a people development approach.” The current state of construction is changing. More and more people are changing how we build. In this continued interview, Hal shares what actions you can take to build higher team performance while building new…
I've experienced projects that focus on the critical path, critical flow, or a combination of methods. Critical path schedules often use Gantt charts and logic ties based on mathematical formulas embedded in computer software to plan and manage projects. They are typically made with little input from those performing the…
The current state of construction is changing. Business leaders are paying more attention to their supply chain and stakeholders. More and more people are changing how we build. Hal Macomber shares both his concern and hope for the Construction Industry. He is concerned and hopeful that companies are paying attention…
The current state of construction is changing. More and more people are changing how we build. Hal Macomber is a strategic advisor to the AEC Industry for growth, high performance, and helps teams rapidly build new capabilities. He has directly helped teams across the whole industry implement change including Lean…
Get more control of your time. Learn the strategies and tactics using Scrum in design and construction to deliver twice the value in half the time through online video instruction. Successfully completing the course and passing the online self-paced exam earns you the Registered Scrum Master™ (RSM) credential signed by…
#Scrum is most widely known in software development circles. Now it is crossing industries and making its way into the classroom. Check out this clip from the latest episode where Howard Goldberg and Felipe Engineer-Manriquez dig into how Scrum is positively making a difference for hundreds of middle schoolers. #respectforpeople…
A lively dialogue on unique aspects of the construction industry. Letters of the alphabet are on the agenda to spark lessons learned, and hidden cultural norms. Don't worry, we don't plan to treat them all equally. We are biased. A = Avoidance or Adapt B = Better or Budget C…
Howard Goldberg is an educator in his 23rd year teaching with 18 of those in Loudoun County Virginia. Currently, he teaches United States History in 7th grade and enjoys every moment of it. His search for trying to find a way to make planning easier and better led to Felipe…
George is someone who has direct experience implementing Lean Construction on large or small projects alike. He's sharing insights about how we can make work easier, better, and faster. Does his experience resonate with you about Lean, Agile, or other Lean Construction implementations? Link to the full episode: https://youtu.be/lsJoMG6eWGM Connect…
George is someone who has direct experience implementing Lean Construction on large or small projects alike. He's sharing insights about how we can make work easier, better, and faster from within our own. He directly implements Lean Construction on large and small projects alike. From his early days of implementing…
Your foundation definitely can limit how or big you can grow. This episode is all about building an easier, better tomorrow today. Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick, hosts of The Laying Foundations podcast, answer this for themselves in this short show clip. The EBFC Show Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/hpMoxwnSseo Connect…
The heights that can be built are a function of how deep and strong your foundations go. This episode is all about building an easier, better tomorrow today. Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick started The Laying Foundations podcast to serve construction professionals by sharing insights about the changing ways construction…
Do you like to laugh, and does your work involve overcoming challenges? Jake is one of the funniest Lean people I know. He is also the author of “Chasing Excellence” and the Co-Host of A Quality Podcast. Dive into this episode to see why he is a regular The EBFC…
Do you like to laugh, and does your work involve overcoming challenges? Jake Harrell will help you shift your perspective while entertaining you with humor. Jake uses simple proven methods to reorient how the systems we work in the impact our thinking, teams, and organizations. He is also the author…
Cromwel and Miljan see a future in construction where people easily adapt to complexity and change. They are on a mission to positively change the construction industry. Better delivery for everyone involved starts now and improvement of the quality of people’s lives is the driver. The construction industry is constantly…
Cromwel and Miljan see a future in construction where individuals and teams easily adapt to the increasing levels of complexity and are on a mission to further develop the practices, mindsets, systems architecture, and culture of the construction industry. Better delivery for everyone involved starts now and improvement of the…
Many construction projects fail to finish on time and on budget. Adopting #leanconstruction principles and tactics can help. David MacNeel has coached over 400 project teams in Lean principles, Lean tools, and Lean thinking. In his time as an operations leader, Dave learned how to apply the right level of…
Many construction projects fail to finish on time and on budget. Adopting Lean Construction principles and tactics can help. David MacNeel helps facility owners and contractors deliver major capital projects early and under budget. He has coached over 400 project teams in Lean principles, Lean tools, and Lean thinking. Dave…
Visual management is a very practical form of communication often used in operations settings with teams. Is there real value in staying analog in a digital landscape? The point of using visual management is to translate processes and production statuses into easy-to-understand visual overviews like a game scoreboard. Some people…
#leanconstruction sometimes earns a bad reputation when it is used on people instead of with people. LaShira Champion-King is a passionate builder dedicated to improving project delivery and has helped many construction project teams respectfully adopt the continuous improvement mindset. She shares her view on the all too common industry…
The unknown enables us to grow when we take on new challenges. You don’t have to leap into it alone when it comes to improving your work. LaShira Champion-King is a passionate builder dedicated to improving project delivery and has helped many construction project teams adopt the continuous improvement mindset.…
#SecretSauce is something unique to your company or culture. In this podcast episode, I asked Brian Melcher, Principal and Founder of Field Verified, what's their Secret Sauce. "This is Scrum was a rolling tagline used during the episode. Brian recently trained with me to become a Scrum Master and he…
Welcome fellow Change Makers! This discussion (debate) is about the classic Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) vs the emerging Study-Adjust-Plan-Do (SAPD) improvement frameworks. Welcome back Katie Anderson and Jake Harrell! Connect with Katie at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/ Connect with Jake at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeharrellchasingexcellence/ Connect with Felipe at https://thefelipe.bio.link/
Secret sauce is something that makes a company more efficient and adds value for the customer. Brian Melcher says, “This is Scrum.” He is the Founder, Owner, and Principal at Field Verified, the first building envelope consulting firm in Arizona to expand to a full-scale testing facility. He began his…