Think multitasking makes your team more productive? Think again. 🧠⛔ This clip—created with Google NotebookLM—reveals how constant context switching can kill up to 20% of your time. Instead, Scrum and Lean Construction promote visualizing flow, limiting work in progress, and focusing for higher output and less burnout. We also explore…
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Why hasn't construction changed, despite decades of new tools and trends? 🤔 In this clip—created using Google NotebookLM—we unpack why initiatives like value engineering, BIM, TQM, and partnering often fall short. As the CMAA points out, these fixes are palliative—treating symptoms, not solving the root problem: a system that can’t…
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Is chaos just part of the construction process? This clip—generated using Google NotebookLM—asks the tough question: What if project failures aren’t isolated… but baked into how we build? Through a quick intro to Lean Construction and Scrum, we explore how these powerful frameworks are fundamentally changing the game—moving construction from…
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This clip, generated using Google NotebookLM, breaks down the real engine of Scrum—transparency, inspection, and adaptation—and how they keep teams aligned and responsive. 🔄 It also highlights the five Scrum values—openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment—as essential to building a culture where collaboration thrives and psychological safety allows ideas (and…
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What if the real problem on your project isn’t budget, scope, or schedule — but how decisions are actually made? 🤯 In this episode of The EBFC Show, Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is joined by Dr. Paz Arroyo — author of Building Decisions, CBA evangelist, and DPR's culture of quality champion —…
Created using Google NotebookLM, this clip explores a subtle but powerful signal of project trouble: a messy workspace or an out-of-date board. 🧹📉 When things get physically or digitally cluttered, it’s often because the work is blocked or unclear. This short video breaks down the importance of visual management and…
In this featured episode, created using Google NotebookLM, Felipe breaks down why traditional construction often fails—and how Lean Construction and Scrum offer practical, proven solutions. Learn how to eliminate waste, deliver value faster, and build stronger teams with tools like A3 thinking, value stream mapping, and agile sprints. Why do…
What does AI think we’re missing in construction planning? Felipe asked ChatGPT what most people overlook in the Last Planner System® — and the answer was 🔥: “Most teams don’t prioritize flow of work...” 💡 That’s a major insight — and it bridges right into why Takt planning matters. When…
Waiting for someone to fix your project? Bad news: Superman’s not coming. Good news: You’ve got the power to start. 💥 In this clip from The EBFC Show, Felipe shares why waiting for perfection holds teams back — and how anyone can start improving with Lean tools like Construction Scrum,…
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…
--- How Small Projects Can Win Big with Target Value Delivery (TVD). In this episode of The EBFC Show, host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez chats with Jason Brenner from Join about the game-changing power of Target Value Delivery (TVD) — not just for billion-dollar mega-projects, but even for more modest efforts like…
🎙️ *Felipe (fired up):* “We’ve gotta shift to **win-win**. So many people think construction is a *fixed pie*... but the reality? 🥧” 🎙️ *Felipe continues:* “The pie is **infinite**! Over $3 trillion is spent on construction in the U.S. every year. You can’t even eat all that pie!” 😅 🎙️…
🎙️ *Felipe (excited):* “You had an award-winning experience with Genentech and Excel — under budget, savings generated, finished on time… and the craziest part?” 🎙️ *Jason (smiling):* “People stayed **friends** afterwards.” 🤯 🎙️ *Felipe:* “That NEVER happens in construction. It’s like… a unicorn!” 🎙️ *Jason:* “It *can* happen more often.…
🎙️ *Felipe (passionately)*: “So general contractors, listen to me — if you won’t do it for free, don’t ask other people to do it for free. And owners, if you want value… you’ve gotta **pay** for the value. Period. 💯” 🎙️ *Jason Brenner:* “We shoot ourselves in the foot by…
“Collaboration isn't just for mega-projects.” 💬 In this powerful episode of The EBFC Show, Jason Brenner (@ Join) joins Felipe to break down how high-performing teams can achieve target value delivery (TVD) on projects of all sizes — not just the billion-dollar ones. 🏗️ With nearly 30 years of construction…
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. 🚧 As we continue…
Sticky notes are more than office supplies—they’re a game-changer in construction pull planning! 🚧 In this clip from my interview on the Constructive Podcast, I share: ✅ How sticky notes create boundaries for better conversations ✅ Why breaking work into bite-sized tasks improves communication 📋 ✅ The magic of real-time…
Did you know you’re probably already using Scrum without realizing it? 🤯 In this clip from my interview on the Constructive Podcast, I explain: ✅ How Scrum models team organization after human cells 🧬 ✅ Why this framework feels natural—but isn’t taught in traditional systems ✅ The surprising inefficiencies of…
Are you too busy to learn on your construction projects? 🚧 Here's a mindset shift that could change everything! In this clip from my interview on the Constructive Podcast, we dive into: ✅ Why Lean Construction techniques emphasize respect for people ✅ The importance of pausing to educate yourself ✅…
What happens when your dad is a dedicated Scrum Master? 😂 Noah Engineer-Manriquez shares hilarious family moments where inefficient chores turned into a Scrum lesson. Even household chores are fair game for Scrum improvements! 🏠💡 #Scrum #FamilyLife #Efficiency #Productivity --- Connect with Felipe via Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link Subscribe on…