When the project starts slipping and leadership refuses to plan, what do you do?

In this raw, honest episode, Jason responds to a powerful message from a superintendent in Brazil caught in the middle of a $1M project with zero systems and a PM who believes planning is the problem. What follows is a masterclass in field leadership, mental resilience, and how to lead up when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

You'll hear:

• A clear, step-by-step strategy to get ANY project back on track.

• What to do right now when there’s waste, rework, and no plan in sight.

• Why “just figure it out as we go” is a toxic excuse (and how to respond when that’s the culture).

• A heartfelt reminder of why systems aren’t just tools they’re respect for the people who build.

This is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, unheard, or on the edge of burnout in construction leadership. If you’ve been told “that’s just how it is,” this episode will remind you: it doesn’t have to be.

👉 Listen now and reclaim your power to lead, even when no one else will.

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

Just made the leap into a superintendent role? Feeling like you're drinking from a firehose? You’re not alone and this episode is for you.

Jason Schroeder answers a powerful listener message from a newly promoted superintendent who’s going from carpenter to commercial GC leader. If you're stepping into leadership in construction (or helping someone who is), this episode lays out the exact resources and habits you need to thrive fast.

You’ll hear:

• A full breakdown of free tools, templates, books, and boards for field engineers and supers.

• The one mindset shift that turns learning into action.

• Jason’s proven “Three Habits of a Builder” that separate great supers from overwhelmed ones.

• Why he’s training ChatGPT to write with his voice and how it’s changing the game for industry books.

This episode is a real-time masterclass in humble leadership, resourcefulness, and how to grow into a role that scares you (in the best way).

👉 Listen now and build the future you're stepping into.

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

We say value engineering. But what we’re actually doing? Design amputation.

In this short but fiery episode, Jason Schroeder exposes the ugly truth behind how most construction teams gut their designs under the false flag of "VE." This isn’t about optimizing systems or delivering value it’s dismemberment engineering, plain and simple.

You’ll hear:

• Why traditional "value engineering" is a lie we’ve all accepted.

• The brutal consequences of siloed design and reactive budgeting.

• What true value engineering looks like (spoiler: it starts before drawings are finished).

• A clear roadmap to integrated, lean-aligned design that actually works.

If you've ever seen a beautifully designed project get hacked apart because it was “over budget,” this episode will hit home and give you a better way forward.

Listen now to stop the cycle and start building smarter.

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