July 31, 2021, at 9 AM PST. New speakers added! We will be live discussing, debating, and answering your questions on the better ways to communicate on projects across the construction industry. Agile/Lean Agenda ► rapid intros (30 seconds) ► where can people find you (social media, etc.) ► communication…
Join me and Mike Williams as we share a tale of how Scrum helped a team align, partner, and have more fun. You don't have to be a Scrum Master to put this in play on your project but using the five Scrum values will make it an even better…
Paul is a Registered Architect and one of the global Industry's most sought-after thought leaders, strategists, and integrators of process, technology & business. Paul is the Founder & CEO of The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate, and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. TDG's…
“COVID-19 is causing more strategic thinking due to disruption and having us pause and ask, are we doing the right thing?” ~Paul Doherty As published by Forbes as “Changing the World”, seen on Bloomberg TV and reported by CNBC as one of America's Business Titans, Paul is a Registered Architect…
Does your title define you in design and construction? There are some surprises in this episode and many people have reported laughing out loud often during the full episode. If you like this clip from Finding Your Tribe in Construction with Kate and Millicent | The EBFC Show 027, click…
Project claims have many warning signs before lawyers get involved. If you like this clip from Finding Your Tribe in Construction with Kate and Millicent | The EBFC Show 027, click here to see the full episode: https://youtu.be/GO0SMTsPLCA Kate specializes in Collaborative Planning, Scheduling, and Team Alignment/Communication. Connect with Kate…
How do I get started with Lean? This question comes up every week. Join Jesse Hernandez and me as we discuss debate, and answer your questions LIVE about how to adopt lean thinking and actions on your projects today. Connect with Felipe Engineer-Manriquez via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe The EBFC Show…
How do you find people in design and construction working to make our industry better than they found it? Often you find them in genuine conversations sharing honestly about how things are and what we are working on today. Kate Simons and Millicent Drabble are two such individuals that are…
Is it possible to change a construction project enough to impact the builders, designers, and owners? YES!!! It takes a small investment and some daily learning. Timestamps 0:00 Construction Throughput If the trades will give me just a little bit of time, I can show them how to make money,…
June 26, 2021, at 6 AM PST. We were live discussing, debating, and answering your questions on the changes to project delivery across the construction industry. Agile/Lean Agenda ► rapid intros (30 seconds) ► where can people find you (social media, etc.) ► 5-minute topic (proper plus delta do's and…
Steve Turner is more than a Superintendent. He steps towards different challenges and opportunities with tact and grace. He is also the Lean Champion for FPI Builders. Join this inspiring dialogue about Steve's experiences with Lean Construction principles and methods. We are mutual friends with Joe Donarumo and Keyan Zandy.…
Daily Huddles are short 15-minute construction meetings. Do your project teams seem disengaged? Are the agenda topics getting stale or are other job site meetings nonproductive? Take a listen to this chapter book review on the daily huddle to more deeply understand how to facilitate more efficient communication, collaboration, and…
June 12, 2021, at 6 AM PST. We discussed, debated, and answered questions about changes to project delivery across the construction industry. Agile/Lean Agenda ► rapid intros ► why you love continuous improvement ► what excites you about the future of construction ► where can people find you ► which…
As a construction project manager, have you ever worked with a firefighter that thrives on saving the day? Sometimes those types end up being fire starters. The EBFC Show exists to serve people in the construction industry. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Connect with Dan via LinkedIn…
Dan Fauchier feels your frustrations. He too has worked too many hours doing a “great job” of managing Waste. Now he is dedicated to increasing staff productivity while ensuring on-time and on-budget project completion. Watch this show if you are ready to increase profits, reduce waste, and be happier. Dan…
I'm speaking at Agilize your construction projects with #Scrum. Would you like to attend? Event Information Are you ready to make your work exponentially easier and valuable for your organization? Learn when to use simple Kanban and when to use Scrum to harness the power of one-piece flow. Double your…
Ask me anything. Find out why I woke up at 4AM on a Sunday with excitement to be asked anything about Scrum in design and construction. Lucien Zoll, Scrum Inc., joined me to talk about #construction and how the Last Planner System® of Production Controls enables more Agile project management.…
I think the end of the day because my worldview is that everybody wants to come to work and put their best effort. That's kind of where I come from. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht So I lean on that truth for myself in that belief, and…
Why are tradespeople called construction workers? What makes someone a construction professional? Do you have to go to college to be called a professional? Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Henry Nutt, III is a Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries. He is a passionate advocate working to transform…
🎉🎉🎉 Apple AirPods Pro Giveaway 🎉🎉🎉 Help The EBFC Show celebrate our 1-year anniversary! The Easier, Better, for Construction Show is where people working to make building easier and better share how. We dig into design and construction topics proven to positively build up people, processes, and the business of…
Modern construction is a very time-consuming industry based on long traditions. Many practices used today date back to the end of the 1800s. Two contract types still in use today from then include Cost Plus and T&M. The AGC is founded in 1918 by presidential executive order in response to…
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) isn't traditional design and construction, especially when there is an Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA) in place. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht. Your shared profit distribution, the profit pool distribution on a standard IFOA. You put your profit at risk and if you…
⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode is not for the easily offended or naive. Sean Graystone shares his 40 plus years of experience in construction including little-known industry insights including Agile contracts. We explored improving our industry, mental health, construction project emotions, what it takes to create high-performance teams. Today, he…
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