“Collaboration isn't just for mega-projects.” 💬 In this powerful episode of The EBFC Show, Jason Brenner (@ Join) joins Felipe to break down how high-performing teams can achieve target value delivery (TVD) on projects of all sizes — not just the billion-dollar ones. 🏗️

With nearly 30 years of construction leadership experience (Genentech, DPR, Excel), Jason shares how he scaled from chemist to strategy exec — and what makes truly collaborative delivery not only possible, but sustainable.

💥 Topics include:
* Why scaling down TVD actually unlocks innovation 💡
* How Jason’s team delivered a 1% budget variance on a major pharma facility 🧪
* The power of hands-on facilitation training and learning by doing 🙌
* Why teams fail when they forget to onboard new people properly 🚨
* The difference between parallel play and integrated collaboration 🎭

Plus, Jason and Felipe get real about:
* The illusion of "too late in design"
* Investing in precon as an insurance policy
* Why trust is the true project multiplier

👀 Whether you're an owner, contractor, or design pro — this convo will challenge how you think about teamwork, culture, and delivering real value in construction. 👉 Don’t miss this one. Like Jason says, “You can’t shortcut your way to collaboration.” Ready to scale smarter?

🕒 Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Why scaling TVD is essential02:00 – Hands-on learning vs watching05:20 – Invisible structure behind good meetings06:04 – Intro to Jason Brenner08:00 – From chemist to construction pro12:30 – Trust and high-performing teams16:00 – Target value delivery on Genentech's award-winning facility23:00 – Defining collaborative project delivery28:30 – Breaking down real-world project barriers38:00 – Why onboarding affects team trust50:00 – Letting design teams innovate within constraints54:00 – Integrated play vs parallel play

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on transforming construction practices! 🚀

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Website at https://join.build/

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Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org

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