Episodes

Construction veteran and AI startup founder Adalia Zhao joins Felipe on the final 2025 episode of The EBFC Show to share her bold vision: eliminate inefficiency and guesswork in construction change management. Discover how her company BuildTrace uses AI to save months of tedious work, reduce costly mistakes, and bring real-time clarity to plans, pricing, and scope. From humble beginnings to big breakthroughs, Adalia’s story is one of hustle, humility, and high-tech impact.

What happens when Lean looks good on paper but fails in practice? In this episode of The EBFC Show, host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez sits down with Lean expert and author Patrick Adams to explore the distinction between genuine continuous improvement and the all-too-common appearance trap. From global consulting insights to coaching leaders through cultural transformation, Patrick shares practical lessons, powerful stories, and fresh perspectives on Lean leadership in today's fast-changing world. Whether you’re in construction, healthcare, or education, this conversation is packed with takeaways you can apply right now.

What if the biggest barrier to Lean success isn’t the trades or the tools — but the way we think about planning itself? 🤔 In this episode of The EBFC Show, Victor Ortiz and host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez continue their deep dive into the Last Planner System®, uncovering the principles and practices that separate sticky notes on a wall from a true production control system. From flawed procurement processes to the hidden impact of variation and buffers, they reveal why most teams miss the p...

Dr. Paz Arroyo joins The EBFC Show to unpack the power of Choosing by Advantages (CBA) and why it beats traditional “pros and cons” thinking. From mega projects to family dynamics, she shares how sound decision-making builds trust, clarity, and better outcomes. Listeners will get real-world stories, research-backed insights, and simple ways to start using CBA on any project. If you're ready to stop guessing and start deciding with confidence, this episode is a must-listen.

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.

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 you're in preconstruction, the field, or leadership, this conversation offers practical insights to help your teams collaborate better and deliver more value.

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 award-winning pharma facilities and lessons on building culture, onboarding, and decision-making, this is a masterclass in making construction easier and better for everyone.

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 projects. 🚧 Learn how resistance reveals gaps and creates opportunities for clarity and growth.

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 to explore how Scrum became his secret weapon for tackling school projects, personal goals, and everyday life.