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Samir Emdanat, President of vPlanner, shares the story behind vPlanner and the decades of project experience, Lean thinking, production planning, and problem solving that led to its creation. Together, Felipe Engineer-Manriquez and Samir explore why traditional construction schedules can become fragile, why the Last Planner System requires more than simply moving sticky notes backward from a milestone, and how teams can use real-time production data to make better decisions. Through stories spanning General Motors, early BIM and 3D workflows, Sutter Health, Integrated Project Delivery, complex healthcare commissioning, takt planning, and the evolution of vPlanner, Samir explains why improving construction starts with understanding the production system before automating it. They also dig into PPC, commitment levels, reasons for variance, visual planning, supply chain activities, Kanban-style workflows, and why trends often tell leaders more than averages. If you are a construction leader, superintendent, project manager, scheduler, Lean coach, production engineer, owner, architect, trade partner, field engineer, or anyone interested in Last Planner System, Lean Construction, takt planning, collaborative planning, or improving construction scheduling, this episode will challenge how you think about plans, metrics, software, and production systems. 📌 Key Takeaways You’ll Gain: Why traditional CPM schedules can create fragile construction plans How Last Planner System differs from simply scheduling backward Why value stream mapping improves collaborative planning How vPlanner grew from solving a complex healthcare commissioning problem Why construction teams should understand a process before automating it How takt planning can improve construction and commissioning workflows Why PPC trends matter more than PPC averages How commitment level and percent required complete reveal different aspects of plan reliability Why teams should track reasons for variance and learn from missed commitments How visual planning helps field teams understand complex production information Why digital planning and physical visuals can work better together How supply chain and procurement activities belong in production planning Why Kanban-style workflows still need construction logic and sequencing How early IPD projects helped advance collaborative planning and production systems Why software should support team behavior instead of replacing good planning How better construction metrics help teams see problems and react faster Follow for more conversations on Lean Construction, Last Planner System, Construction Scrum, leadership, production systems, takt planning, Integrated Project Delivery, AI in construction, collaborative planning, and practical strategies that make construction easier, better, and more human. 🚀 --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Field Verified. Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

In this conversation, Adam reflects on lessons learned from Buddy Brumley, the Old Dawgs Community, and years of experience building projects in the field. Together, Felipe Engineer-Manriquez and Adam Hoots discuss why many Lean principles have existed for decades, why communication matters more than terminology, how curiosity transforms leadership, and why the best construction metrics often can't be found on a dashboard. Through stories about superintendents, project teams, jobsite toilets, production systems, and listening to craft workers, they show that construction improves when leaders genuinely care about the people doing the work. If you are a construction leader, superintendent, project manager, Lean coach, production engineer, owner, architect, trade partner, field engineer, scheduler, or anyone interested in building better teams and better projects, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, trust, and measuring project success.   📌 Key Takeaways You’ll Gain: Why respect for people is the most important Lean Construction principle Why traditional construction KPIs often measure the past instead of predicting the future How trust becomes a leading indicator for project performance Why standing a project reveals more than walking a project How curiosity creates stronger construction leadership Why psychological safety improves production and collaboration How Buddy Brumley's legacy continues to influence Lean Construction Why clean job sites and clean toilets reveal healthy project culture How emotional intelligence improves superintendent effectiveness Why listening to field teams creates better production systems How small acts of care transform construction culture Why Lean Construction begins with people before processes Follow for more conversations on Lean Construction, Construction Scrum, leadership, production systems, takt planning, Integrated Project Delivery, AI in construction, and practical strategies that make construction easier, better, and more human. 🚀   --- Connect with Adam via The Lean Builder Podcast at https://theleanbuilder.com/ Website at https://constructionachesolutions.com/  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhoots/ Old Dawg Lean Thesaurus: Making Lean Simple! Book at Amazon https://amzn.to/4oUbwgj   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Field Verified. Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

In this episode of The EBFC Show, Ines Verdun shares her experiences about takt planning, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, production engineering, and how contracts shape production flow in construction. Ines Verdun is a civil engineer with expertise in construction management and project delivery. She holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley College of Engineering, where she was an active member of the IPD Team at Cal Construction, focusing on Integrated Project Delivery methodologies. She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Universidad Politécnica Taiwan Paraguay and works as a Production Engineer at The Boldt Company in San Francisco.   In this conversation, Ines shares her journey from Paraguay to UC Berkeley and The Boldt Company, where she experienced firsthand how Lean Construction works inside a real construction project. Felipe and Ines explore why takt planning is not just a scheduling method, why IPD helps teams collaborate differently, and how the role of a production engineer connects the schedule, field, office, trade partners, and project goals.   The big idea: contracts shape production flow.   If you are a construction leader, project manager, superintendent, scheduler, Lean coach, production engineer, trade partner, architect, owner, or anyone interested in better project delivery, this episode will help you see why Lean tools work best when the contract, leadership, and team behaviors support shared accountability.   In this episode, we cover: Why takt planning is a system, not just a schedule How IPD supports Lean Construction and trade partner collaboration Why traditional contracts can make Lean behavior harder The difference between takt planning and CPM scheduling How production engineers connect the field, office, and schedule Why trade partners need shared goals to improve project flow How risk and opportunity conversations support better project outcomes Why leadership and transparency matter in Lean project delivery How AI may accelerate construction management and project delivery   Subscribe for more conversations on Lean Construction, Construction Scrum, takt planning, Integrated Project Delivery, production systems, project delivery, leadership, and the future of construction.   #LeanConstruction #TaktPlanning #IntegratedProjectDelivery #ConstructionManagement #TheEBFCShow   🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights that make construction easier and better! 🚀   Blogs: How Integrated Project Delivery Enhances Takt Planning Implementation Mission Bernal Care Complex Case Study https://leanconstructionblog.com/how-integrated-project-delivery-enhances-takt-planning-implementation-mission-bernal-care-complex-case-study.html   Definitions: Takt Planning / Takt Production System Takt Planning is a flow-based planning system that organizes design or construction work by location, trade, and rhythm so teams can move through the project in a predictable sequence without overcrowding, stopping, or starving downstream work. A Takt plan is a collaboration that results in a detailed one-page, one-process flow schedule focused on throughput, production, and creates flow. It works best when paired with Lean behaviors, daily coordination, constraint removal, and field production control.   Takt is not just a schedule. It is a production system that asks: What is the repeatable rhythm of work, where does each team go next, and what needs to be ready so nobody is waiting, stacking, or reworking?   Critical Path Method Scheduling (CPM) Critical Path Method Scheduling is a logic-based scheduling method that maps activities, durations, and dependencies to identify the longest sequence of dependent work that determines the overall project completion date. Activities on the critical path have little or no float, meaning delays to those activities can directly delay the project unless the team resequences, adds resources, reduces duration, or changes the plan. CPM shows the chain of tasks that drives the final milestone. It answers: What must finish before something else can start, which activities control the end date, and where do we have float to absorb change?   Simple Contrast CPM tells us what sequence controls the finish date. Takt tells us how work should flow through locations at a reliable rhythm. In construction terms: CPM is milestone and dependency control; Takt is production flow control.   The EBFC Show Podcast: Lean Construction Pioneer Iris Tommelein https://www.theebfcshow.com/lean-construction-pioneer-iris-tommelein/ --- Connect with Ines via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/inesverdun/   Connect with Felipe on social media and access FREE Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://felipe.engineer/ Felipe’s PPC App https://ppc-coach.ebfc.ai/ Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by Field Verified. Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

Most construction projects run on beliefs nobody questions. Victor Ortiz breaks down 10 misconceptions that keep teams late, over budget, and stuck in blame. From treating projects as anything other than production systems to relying on schedules that only report failure, this episode challenges how construction actually operates.   If you lead projects or work in the field, this conversation will change how you see control, planning, and team performance. --- Most construction teams don’t realize they’re running the wrong system.   You walk a job that’s slipping. People blame each other. The schedule gets updated. Nothing improves.   Victor Ortiz has seen this for 25+ years. He worked with Glenn Ballard and Greg Howell in the early days of lean construction. He’s coached projects across data centers, hospitals, and heavy industrial work. He also just received the LCI Northern California Lean Rock Star Award.   In this conversation, Victor breaks down 10 beliefs that keep projects late, over budget, and stuck in conflict. You’ll hear why treating a project like anything other than a production system guarantees poor results. Why schedules report failure instead of preventing it. Why selecting the lowest bid creates more cost, not less. And why adding people to a late project makes it worse. Victor also shares real stories from the field: A nuclear project that stockpiled miles of pipe with nowhere to install it Design teams making decisions without builder input Trade partners sitting silent because no one asked them to lead If you run projects, manage teams, or push lean adoption, you’ve seen these patterns. This episode gives you the language to challenge them and the logic to replace them.   Victor’s full breakdown of all 10 misconceptions blog is linked below.   🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights that make construction easier and better! 🚀   Blogs: Ten Misconceptions in Traditional Construction Changed by Lean https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/ten-misconceptions-in-traditional-construction-changed-by-lean/ Stop Losing Schedule Days: 30 Years of Last Planner System Failures (and How to Make Sure Your Project Isn’t Next) https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/stop-losing-schedule-days-30-years-of-last-planner-system-failures-and-how-to-make-sure-your-project-isnt-next/   --- Connect with Victor via Email at [email protected] LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-ortiz-671301/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

What if the estimates we fight so hard to defend are actually the very thing slowing us down? In this episode, Felipe sits down with Vasco Duarte --- Agile coach, author of #NoEstimates, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox podcast --- for a candid conversation about why traditional estimation may be creating more illusion than clarity... and what to do instead. Vasco brings serious field credibility. He led initiatives at Nokia involving 500 people, 100 teams, across four continents. And he saw projects fail not because the work was impossible --- but because leaders trusted the plan more than the evidence unfolding in real time. This conversation hits home for construction and project management professionals who operate under pressure, contracts, and commitments. Key Takeaways - 📊 Throughput beats upfront estimation --- forecasting based on actual delivery rate consistently outperforms speculative planning. - 🔁 Scope is the real lever --- when time and budget are fixed, scope becomes the only honest variable. - 🧠 Reality always wins --- complex work behaves stochastically. Plans that ignore this get punished. - 🏗️ Pull planning isn't new --- software and construction independently discovered the same backward-planning principle. - 🤝 Scrum is human work --- frameworks don't save teams; people do. This episode isn't anti-planning. It's anti-delusion. Whether you're running a job site or leading a software team, this conversation will challenge how you think about forecasting, commitments, and control. 👍 Like and Subscribe Connect with Vasco Website: https://about.me/duarte_vasco Connect with Felipe Social media & free Lean and Scrum training resources: https://thefelipe.bio.link Registered Scrum Master (RSM) Course: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe on YouTube: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube Watch The EBFC Show Podcast: https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast Thank you Field Verified for Sponsoring today's show! Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Managing building enclosures remains one of the most common sources of construction failure. Field Verified addresses this challenge through hands-on learning with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations, combined with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining the program, you gain access to proven technical practices and better construction management strategies that improve both performance and reliability in the field. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights or call 480-719-5090 ---

Whether you’re a construction professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of work, this episode is packed with insights, philosophy, and practical advice. This show was filmed live from LCI Congress 2025. Tom Feliz, DataGrid’s Head of Growth, breaks down how construction professionals can practically apply AI to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and get home by 5 PM. Discover why AI won't take your job—but someone using AI might—and learn actionable first steps to leverage AI agents, visual language models, and automation in your daily construction workflows.   🎯 Key Topics & Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction at LCI Congress 2025 0:54 - What people misunderstand about AI in construction 3:17 - Why AI is the biggest invention of our lifetime 6:00 - How AI eliminates energy-draining tasks 9:48 - Favorite AI tools and large language models (LLMs) 10:47 - Creating your own AI board of directors 12:47 - Visual Language Models (VLMs) vs. LLMs for construction 13:48 - Solving the lessons learned problem with AI agents 22:35 - Why Tom chose construction over Silicon Valley 24:44 - Respect for people and clearing the path for field workers 28:34 - How to get started with DataGrid 30:26 - The 30-year welder who became an AI power user   🔑 Topics Covered: Construction technology, lean construction, Last Planner System, AI agents, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), scheduling automation, target value design, construction productivity, field operations, construction innovation, digital transformation, construction AI tools, project management automation   📚 Resources Mentioned: DataGrid: https://datagrid.com Contact Tom: [email protected] Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement 2005: https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc?si=4_spRDgZHgPdcnkv   💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ AI eliminates menial tasks so you can focus on creative problem-solving ✅ Start with simple automation for high-frequency, high-impact problems ✅ Visual Language Models handle construction documents better than standard LLMs ✅ You don't need coding skills—if you can manage people, you can build AI agents ✅ Lessons learned agents prevent repeating mistakes across projects   👉 Take Action: Subscribe for more construction technology insights Drop a comment: What's ONE task you'd automate with AI today? Share this with someone in construction who needs to hear this   ConstructionAI #LeanConstruction #ConstructionTechnology #AIinConstruction #DataGrid   --- Connect with Tom via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpfeliz/ Datagrid at https://www.datagrid.com/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by Field Verified. Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

In the FINAL EBFC Show episode of 2025, host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez sits down with Adalia Zhao, founder and CEO of BuildTrace, to talk about how AI is reshaping the future of construction—starting with change management. Adalia’s journey from counting 4,823 windows on a set of plans to becoming a Microsoft engineer and now AI startup founder is nothing short of inspiring.   Together, they dive deep into: * Why “this doesn’t make sense” is the best way to spot innovation opportunities 🚨 * How BuildTrace automates drawing comparisons, estimates, and change tracking in minutes, not months ⏱️ * The power of learning on the job and betting on yourself 💪 * Overcoming barriers as a woman and immigrant in construction tech 🌍 * What GitHub for blueprints really looks like (hint: it’s amazing)   💡 Plus, Felipe reveals why he became an advisor to BuildTrace and why Adalia’s solution is exactly what construction needs right now.   🔥 If you’ve ever been buried in RFIs, confused by change orders, or frustrated by endless PDFs, this episode will hit home. 👉 Ready to build smarter in 2026 and beyond? Listen now, then connect with Adalia to explore if your team qualifies as an early design partner!   --- Connect with Adalia via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adalia-zhao/  Website at https://build-trace.com/    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube  Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

What does real Lean leadership look like—and how do you avoid just looking Lean without being Lean? 🤔   Join host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez on The EBFC Show as he talks with Patrick Adams—Lean expert, international consultant, author of The Appearance Trap, and host of the Lean Solutions Podcast.   This episode dives deep into leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement that actually sticks in the real world—not just on paper. Patrick shares powerful stories from consulting around the globe, including a hospital transformation in Kazakhstan, Lean in education, and how organizations can evolve beyond cost-cutting into cultures of safety, quality, and delivery.   💡 In this episode: * How Lean leadership has evolved post-2020 * What true continuous improvement looks like in construction and beyond * Lessons from international consulting (including Kazakhstan 🇰🇿) * Why daily management systems & leader standard work matter * The danger of “fake Lean” and how to escape the appearance trap * Building psychological safety and coaching for change * The role of AI and modern tools in Lean transformation   Patrick also shares insights from his award-winning book The Appearance Trap, packed with practical guidance for anyone working to improve teams, processes, or culture.   📘 Grab Patrick’s book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4ozVLdw 👍 If you’re passionate about Lean, leadership, and building better systems, hit that Like, Comment, and Subscribe—and let us know your favorite takeaway from the episode! --- Connect with Patrick via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickadamsii/ Website https://www.findleansolutions.com/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

Welcome to a special edition of The Easier, Better, for Construction Show (EBFC Show)! 🎙️ Host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez goes full Hot Ones mode in this spicy Season 6 episode, taking on 🔟 blazing sauces while answering 🔟 burning questions.   This time, Felipe is in the hot seat—literally—interviewed by his son, Noah, in a fiery twist of father-son bonding, lean thinking, and laugh-out-loud moments. 🌶👨‍👦   🎧 What’s inside: The BIGGEST misconceptions about Scrum in construction 🚧 Why trust + communication = supercharged teams 🛠️ Parenting vs. project management — which one’s spicier? 😂 Emotional moments & epic shoutouts from 6 years of podcasting ❤️ And yes... he faces "The Bomb" and lives to tell the tale 😵‍💫   🔥 It’s heat, humor, and hard truths—Scrum-style.   👉 Join us, share a laugh, and maybe a tear (from the spice 🌶). 💬 Don’t forget to leave a comment: What’s YOUR biggest challenge with Scrum or Lean Construction?   🔥 Ready to build easier, better, faster, and cheaper? Join the EBFC Scrum Community — your space to learn Scrum & Lean with real builders and designers. ✅ Free access through Jan 2026 with code STARTNOW 👉 Tap here: https://store.theebfcshow.com/the-ebfc-show-community   Connect with Felipe via 💼 Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  📲 Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    🎥 Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast Follow Noah via 🔗 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/scrum-for-teens/ Book Website at https://scrumforteens.com/   Photo Credits: Conan O'Brien Needs a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones https://youtu.be/FALlhXl6CmA?si=hKElx1IeDwe376YI

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 point — and how to get it right.   📌 Key Takeaways You’ll Gain: The five Lean principles that anchor Last Planner to true customer value Why dependency + variation create traffic jams on projects 🚦 How to use buffers (capacity, inventory, and time) to protect flow The 3S criteria (Size, Sequence, Soundness) for defining reliable tasks Why constraint analysis is non-negotiable for reliable commitments The five levels of organizational change every Lean leader must navigate   If you’ve ever wondered why Last Planner works brilliantly in some teams but fizzles in others, this episode offers the clarity you’ve been waiting for.   🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights that make construction easier and better! 🚀   Part 3: Turning Resistance into Results: Mastering the Last Planner System with Victor Ortiz Part 3 https://www.theebfcshow.com/Victor-Ortiz-LPS-Part3/ Part 2: Fake Last Planner System with Victor Ortiz https://www.theebfcshow.com/Victor-Ortiz-LPS-Part2/  Part 1: Transforming Construction: Last Planner System Deep Dive with Victor Ortiz https://www.theebfcshow.com/LPS-with-Victor-part1/   --- Connect with Victor via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-ortiz-671301/     Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org      Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

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 — to unravel the mess behind most construction decisions and reveal a better path forward.   Together, they dive into the science and soul of sound decision-making with Choosing by Advantages (CBA) — a powerful, underused method that helps teams cut through bias, confusion, and decision fatigue with clarity and respect.   🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode: Why “pros and cons” are a trap for critical thinking 😬 How CBA helps teams align on what really matters — and why The human (and hilarious) side of decision-making in big families, big projects, and cell phone shopping 📱 Real stories from mega projects where CBA shifted the game How to make durable, collaborative, and transparent decisions Why most teams aren’t taught to separate value from cost — and what that costs them 💸 How CBA supports #respectforpeople by including every voice in the room   💡 Whether you’re building skyscrapers, choosing a structural system, or just arguing over iPhone vs. Android — this episode will change how you think about thinking.   📘 Grab the book “Building Decisions” and dig deeper into practical, field-tested ways to apply CBA on your project.   🧠 Want to make better decisions that stick? This episode is for builders, leaders, owners, and anyone tired of flip-flopping, second-guessing, or defaulting to “we’ve always done it this way.”   Books “Building Decisions” by Paz Arroyo, Annett Schöttle, and Randi Christensen Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4mJMjDC   --- Connect with Paz via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paz-arroyo-phd-27b282b/    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org    Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

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.   Why is Lean often misunderstood — or completely unseen — in today’s construction industry?   In this eye-opening episode of The EBFC Show, host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez sits down with Alan Boykiw, Senior Experience Architect at Nialli, to explore why Lean Construction isn’t as visible or widespread as it should be. Together, they unpack the history of Lean, bust some common myths, and share hard truths about where the industry stands on Lean adoption.   From the origins of the term “Lean” to the pressing need for change in how we plan, schedule, and collaborate — this episode gets real about what’s holding teams back, and more importantly, how to move forward.   🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode: Why the term “Lean” was never meant to mean “less people” How Lean Construction evolved from Toyota’s foundational methods What the Last Planner System®, Takt Planning, and Scrum bring to the field Why most construction projects still struggle with waste, delays, and inefficiencies How fewer than 5% of projects truly implement Lean tools Why perfection isn’t required to get started — just a willingness to improve Free and simple ways teams can begin applying Lean right now   💡 Whether you’re just hearing about Lean for the first time or you’ve been practicing for years, this conversation offers powerful insights and practical steps for anyone ready to build smarter.   🔗 Tune in now and ask yourself: Is your team Lean… or just unseen?   💬 Want to deliver more value in your next project? This episode is a must-listen for builders, designers, owners, and anyone committed to improving construction culture.   Show Links: Methods include the Last Planner System®, Takt Planning, and Scrum. Leverage more free resources from the Lean Construction Blog, the EBFC Show, or the Lean Builder blog for help with foundations. Consider joining a local LCI Community of Practice to learn from peers.   --- Connect with Alan Boykiw, Senior Experience Architect Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanboykiw/ Website: https://www.nialli.com/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org      Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

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 a $6 million infrastructure upgrade.   Together, they break down how TVD helps teams build trust, embrace collaboration, and deliver more value — regardless of project size. Jason shares real-world insights and practical strategies for navigating common challenges like audits, cost control, and stakeholder engagement. Whether you're new to TVD or looking to deepen your application of it, this conversation is packed with wisdom you can take straight to the jobsite.   🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode: Why TVD works on small AND large-scale projects How to build trust across diverse project teams The role of hybrid Big Rooms in today’s construction workflows Strategies to empower and leverage junior staff Tips for separating cost from fee in transparent ways Overcoming trust barriers and creating safe collaboration spaces Insights into project audits and accountability How to align project goals through shared understanding Why sustainable collaboration starts with respect and communication   💬 Want to deliver more value in your next project? This episode is a must-listen for builders, designers, owners, and anyone committed to improving construction culture.   🔗 Listen now and let us know: What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode?   --- Connect with Jason via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-brenner-3b29524/ Website at https://join.build/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org      Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

“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 leadership experience (Genentech, DPR, Excel), Jason shares how he scaled from chemist to strategy exec — and what makes truly collaborative delivery not only possible, but sustainable.   💥 Topics include: Why scaling down TVD actually unlocks innovation 💡 How Jason’s team delivered a 1% budget variance on a major pharma facility 🧪 The power of hands-on facilitation training and learning by doing 🙌 Why teams fail when they forget to onboard new people properly 🚨 The difference between parallel play and integrated collaboration 🎭   Plus, Jason and Felipe get real about: The illusion of "too late in design" Investing in precon as an insurance policy Why trust is the true project multiplier   👀 Whether you're an owner, contractor, or design pro — this convo will challenge how you think about teamwork, culture, and delivering real value in construction. 👉 Don’t miss this one. Like Jason says, “You can’t shortcut your way to collaboration.” Ready to scale smarter?   🕒 Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Why scaling TVD is essential 02:00 – Hands-on learning vs watching 05:20 – Invisible structure behind good meetings 06:04 – Intro to Jason Brenner 08:00 – From chemist to construction pro 12:30 – Trust and high-performing teams 16:00 – Target value delivery on Genentech's award-winning facility 23:00 – Defining collaborative project delivery 28:30 – Breaking down real-world project barriers 38:00 – Why onboarding affects team trust 50:00 – Letting design teams innovate within constraints 54:00 – Integrated play vs parallel play   🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on transforming construction practices! 🚀     --- Connect with Jason via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-brenner-3b29524/ Website at https://join.build/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org      Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.

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 our series on mastering the Last Planner System, Victor dives deep into the practical strategies that transform this Lean Construction framework into a tool for optimizing collaboration and efficiency.   📌 Key Takeaways You’ll Gain: How resistance reveals gaps and creates opportunities for clarity and growth. The role of trust and constraint analysis in building stronger project teams. The value of forward-thinking adjustments and the strategic use of buffers to prevent delays. Insights into PPC (Percent Plan Complete) and resource management to enhance performance. Practical steps for implementing the Last Planner System effectively in real-world scenarios. If you’ve faced pushback when adopting new methods or struggled to align teams with Lean principles, this episode is for you. Learn how to turn resistance into a stepping stone for innovation and success. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on transforming construction practices! 🚀   Episode References: Interrupt Buffers Blog Post link: https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/the-interrupt-pattern-for-design-and-construction-teams/   Part 2: Fake Last Planner System with Victor Ortiz https://www.theebfcshow.com/Victor-Ortiz-LPS-Part2/  Part 1: Transforming Construction: Last Planner System Deep Dive with Victor Ortiz https://www.theebfcshow.com/LPS-with-Victor-part1/     Books “Built to Fail” by Todd R. Zabelle Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3B78bWX   “How to Make Meetings Work!” by Michael Doyle and David Straus Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3RxVv0U   --- Connect with Victor via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-ortiz-671301/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube    Watch The EBFC Show Podcast https://click.theebfcshow.com/YouTube-Podcast   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org      Elevate your construction career and enhance your company's performance by mastering the crucial aspect of building enclosure management with Field Verified's specialized training. Address the major challenge of managing building enclosures, a common source of construction failures. Get hands-on learning experience with real-world construction scenarios and mock-up installations for skill-building with leadership and team-focused strategies. By joining our course, you gain access to a proven program that not only covers technical aspects but also better practices for effective construction management. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach. Visit https://fieldverified.com for more insights, or contact us at 480-719-5090.