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Back to SearchEp.1688 - More Detail Isn't Always Better
Season 16 Episode 1688
In this episode, Jason explains why asking for more detail in a construction schedule can actually create more problems instead of solving them. He e…
4 hours ago
Ep.1687 - Data, Risk, and Authority
Season 16 Episode 1687
In this episode, Jason discusses how construction teams should make decisions when there are disagreements during pre-construction. He explains why d…
4 hours ago
Ep.1686 - You Have to Stay on Top of Your Health
Season 16 Episode 1686
In this episode, Jason shares his personal health journey and explains why taking care of yourself should be treated as a lifelong responsibility. Fr…
5 days, 5 hours ago
Ep.1685 - When Good GCs Become the Problem
Season 16 Episode 1685
In this episode, Jason discusses a surprising challenge facing successful general contractors: the risk of becoming too comfortable with what already…
5 days, 5 hours ago
Ep.1684 - Turning Variances Into Opportunities for Improvement
Season 16 Episode 1684
In this episode, Jason discusses how construction teams can rethink variances and use them as opportunities to improve systems instead of assigning b…
5 days, 5 hours ago
Ep.1683 - Construction Has No Choreography
Season 16 Episode 1683
In this episode, Jason explains why so many construction activities suffer from constant two-to-four-hour delays. The root problem is often simple: t…
1 week, 1 day ago
Ep.1682 - Do We Really Know Who Our Customer Is?
Season 16 Episode 1682
In this episode, Jason challenges the traditional idea of who the customer is in construction. He argues that trade partners, foremen, and workers sh…
2 weeks ago
Ep.1681 - AI Slop or a Tool for Better Work?
Season 16 Episode 1681
In this episode, Jason responds to criticism around "AI slop" and explains why he sees AI as a powerful tool for improving work, solving problems, an…
2 weeks ago
Ep.1680 - Accountability vs. Count-On-Ability
Season 16 Episode 1680
In this episode, Jason challenges the traditional idea of accountability and reframes it as "count-on-ability." Instead of punishment or pressure, le…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Ep.1679 - What Does "External Email Only" Mean?
Season 16 Episode 1679
In this episode, Jason explains what he means by using email only for external communication. His goal is to reduce slow, batched communication and m…
2 weeks, 1 day ago