Today is World Mental Health Day (10/10/2020). Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht The Easier, Better, for Construction Show BONUS is for us to see how to spot and help ourselves and others make building easier and better while improving our mental wellbeing. Michelle E. Dickinson, Author, TED…
Denis Stroup continues building upon nearly three decades of experience focusing on lean integrated project delivery and healthcare design. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht We explored how to build continuous improvement culture with owners and teams along with pivoting to overcome COVID-19 project challenges. Denis shares his…
People need space to develop #emotionalintelligence. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Chapters 0:00 Emotional Intelligence Recovering Jerk 0:36 I've Done EQ Work Myself 0:50 Make Space to Change 0:59 Athlete Analogy - High Performance 1:40 The Price of Ignoring EQ Since 2000, Brent Darnell has been actively…
Since 2000, Brent Darnell has been actively teaching #constructionindustry professionals people skills and emotional intelligence. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht He is a best-selling author, engineer, playwright, teacher, trainer, speaker & coach. We dive deep into how emotional intelligence impacts people and their teams along with local…
Globally, 800,000 people per year commit suicide. That is one preventable death occurring every 40 seconds. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Chapters 0:00 Suicidal People Give Hints 0:16 Are You Having Thoughts of Suicide? 0:30 Suicide Prevention Hotline 0:48 When to Call 911? 0:57 Symptoms of Depression…
Currently, the United States construction industry now leads with the highest suicide rate at 50 people taking their lives for every 100,000 industry workers according to the CDC. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht There are about 11 million industry workers as of 2019. We share ideas to…
What: Lean Construction in the Field Conference Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Where: Online at https://leanconstructionblog.com/lean-conference.html hosted by the Lean Construction Blog This virtual conference takes place on September 16, 2020. This is a Lean practitioner-led event and will showcase some of the best practices of applying…
Yes. Studies show that working longer hours decreases the quality of work and life but how do we stop doing it? Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Chapters 0:00 Overtime Works Sometimes 0:20 Do Designers Work Overtime? 0:51 Iowa Design Firm Case Study Example 1:00 Architects Can Use…
If yes, why? How can we make construction projects change? Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Chapters 0:00 Use Overtime to Catch Up? 0:20 Do Designers Work Overtime? 1:10 Designers Work Night and Day 1:30 Design School Habits 2:09 Change How We Do Things 2:30 Award Winning Design…
The ideas and actions that made it possible for an architect and general contractor to work happily together include thinking we have the power to make our work better and a knack for making it visible to let it flow easier. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Can…
Stephanie Roldan and I explored the people side of construction. Do construction professionals encourage our children to build? Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Chapters 0:00 Construction Career Opportunities 0:31 Diversity and Inclusion Starts with Me 0:50 Construction Offers a Lot 1:20 UT Girls Day This episode clip…
Stephanie Roldan and I explored the people side of construction, core values, mental health, Last Planner System/Pull Planning, and encouraging our kids to join our industry. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht If you underestimate your span of control and influence, this episode will reveal a new perspective…
The construction industry is shifting to people first thinking to better deliver projects. No process occurs without people. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht How often do we jump into project work without understanding who is on our team? Chapters 0:00 People First 0:18 Safety BBQ Lunches Aren't…
Mike Williams and I explored how changing your mindset can connect and remove traditional construction project silos. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Chapters 0:00 Design Better Practices 0:20 Advice for Architects 0:30 Use a More Integrated Approach 1:00 Integrated Team Value If you see your team inside…
Do well-intentioned safety incentive programs have unintended consequences? Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Josh Mischung and I explored construction systems including safety programs to share what we are seeing. Chapters 0:00 Safety Incentives 0:20 Incentive Unintended Consequences 0:30 Real Incentive is Non-Reporting The Easier, Better, for Construction…
Mike Williams and I explored Lean construction, Scrum, Prefabrication, construction software, Waste, Design Phase Planning, Problem-Solving, Design Fees, and Contracts. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht If you see your company headed into trouble, this episode will give you actions to skillfully sound the alarm and change course.…
Company or project headed into trouble? What actions allow you to skillfully sound the alarm and change course? Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Mike Williams and I explored what is disrupting the design and construction industry. Chapters 0:00 Disruption Has Arrived - Construction Design 0:23 We See…
The Easier, Better, for Construction Show is where people working to make building easier, better, faster, and cheaper share how. Josh Mischung and I explored construction systems including economic incentives, work planning, profits, and safety. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Follow Josh on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshmischung and…
We can learn about construction through games. In this short video, you get three chances to test your prediction skills on three construction stories. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht
When people get me involved in problem-solving, it is typically one of two types of problems, created or caused. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Most A3 problems fit into either of these categories or root cause problems.
With all the meetings we go to, let's make sure we don't end like these. Use a Plus/Delta to ensure meetings get better over time! Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Do you use this powerful feedback framework in your design and construction meetings? Let me know in…
Q. How can I make Lean Construction principles a habit? Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht A. Use the Scrum framework daily with design and construction teams. AGC and Procore sponsored Lean Construction Webinar
May 15, 2020 | A group of architects this week chatted with me about work and it sparked a few questions about value. Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht Further dialogue changed our perspectives and as a result, we now work differently. How has learning about what people…
