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Takt Construction

Jason Schroeder & Kevin Rice 119 Episodes Jul 16, 2026

Takt Construction is a podcast hosted by Kevin Rice and Jason Schroeder that explores Lean Scheduling in the construction industry. The show focuses on applying takt planning and lean principles to bring stability to projects and improve workflow on site. Episodes emphasize respect for workers and practical ways to reduce waste and variability in construction scheduling. Through discussion and real-world examples, the hosts aim to help builders and project teams deliver more predictable results.

Episodes

Ep.119 - What Is Lean? Respect and Stability Come First
Ep.119 - What Is Lean? Respect and Stability Come First Jul 16, 2026 19:16 In this episode, Jason explains what Lean truly means and why it must begin with respect for people and stability, not tools, waste walks, or continuous improvement. He connects these principles to history, Toyota, flow, and continuous improvement.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why respect for people and stability are the foundation of every effective Lean system. How World War II logistics
Ep.118 - Remove Overburden Before You Eliminate Waste
Ep.118 - Remove Overburden Before You Eliminate Waste Jul 15, 2026 09:28 In this episode, Jason explores the Lean pattern of removing muri, mura, and muda - overburden, unevenness, and waste in the correct order. He explains why teams must first align work in progress with the actual capacity of people and resources before attempting to improve flow or eliminate waste. What you'll learn in this episode: Why overburden must be removed before unevenness and waste can be
Ep.117 - Drum Buffer Rope: Protect Your Bottleneck
Ep.117 - Drum Buffer Rope: Protect Your Bottleneck Jun 22, 2026 08:03 In this episode, Jason explores the lean concept of Drum Buffer Rope and its application in construction and Takt planning. Using the analogy of a line of hikers, he breaks down how the drum sets the pace with the slowest resource, the buffer protects the bottleneck from upstream delays, and the rope keeps faster activities aligned.  What you'll learn in this episode: How to identify the most lim
Ep.116 - Visualizing Constraints on Your Takt Plan
Ep.116 - Visualizing Constraints on Your Takt Plan Apr 13, 2026 04:24 In this episode, Jason explains where constraints and roadblocks belong inside the Takt Production System and why getting that right makes the whole project more visual and more actionable. He shares the key distinction that constraints are system problems that should be identified and optimized by the end of the pull plan, while roadblocks are temporary issues that show up in the way of the train
Ep.115 - Grid and Layered Components in Takt
Ep.115 - Grid and Layered Components in Takt Apr 10, 2026 07:36 In this episode, Jason breaks down two planning challenges that can throw off a Takt plan if you're not careful: grid components and layered components. He explains how zone transitions can create unbalanced work when components land right on a grid line, and why planners sometimes need to split, shift, or isolate work to keep production leveled. He also walks through how to handle layered systems
Ep.114 - Takt Planning As Trains & Cars & Trucks
Ep.114 - Takt Planning As Trains & Cars & Trucks Mar 3, 2026 14:39 In this episode, Jason shares two breakthrough insights about Takt planning that will change how you see flow forever. Using the analogies of trains and freeways, he explains why some Takt scenarios appear to "slow down" when zones are adjusted and what's really acting as the governor in your system. He also clarifies the difference between wagon-based (single-train) Takt and task-based (multi-tra
Ep.113 - How Takt Complies with Lean Core 3
Ep.113 - How Takt Complies with Lean Core 3 Feb 11, 2026 07:18 In this episode, Jason Schroeder dives into Lean Core #3: One Piece Process and Progress Flow, and explains how the TAKT Production System aligns perfectly with this principle. He discusses how TAKT helps in selecting the right batch size for work (based on work density), the limits of applying one-piece flow, and how it calculates optimal batch sizes through tools like Dr. Marco Binniger's TAKT f
Ep.112 - How Takt Complies with Lean Core 2
Ep.112 - How Takt Complies with Lean Core 2 Feb 4, 2026 08:25 In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains how Takt Planning fully aligns with Lean Core #2: Stability and Standardization. He walks through why chaos cannot be improved, how CPM creates constant variation, and why Takt's zone-based, time-based flow is the only way to achieve real stability on a construction project. By holding start dates, reducing overproduction, and creating clean, standardized
Ep.111 - How Takt Complies with Lean Core 1
Ep.111 - How Takt Complies with Lean Core 1 Feb 4, 2026 13:33 In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains how Takt fully complies with Lean Core 1: respect for people, nature, and resources. He walks through why Takt is a people-centered system that limits overburden, exposes problems visually, and replaces blame with system fixes, unlike CPM, which hides issues and punishes workers. Jason also connects Takt to Japanese Lean principles like hitozukuri (making
Ep.110 - JIT, w/ Kevin & Jason
Ep.110 - JIT, w/ Kevin & Jason Oct 14, 2025 16:16 It's not about materials arriving on cue, it's about everything moving in rhythm. In this episode, Jason Schroeder and Kevin break down the second great pillar of the Toyota Production System: Just In Time. But as they reveal, this principle goes far beyond supply chains and delivery schedules, it's the heartbeat of flow. Through firsthand reflections from Toyota plants and lean pioneers, Jason an
Ep.109 - Jidoka, w/ Kevin & Jason
Ep.109 - Jidoka, w/ Kevin & Jason Oct 14, 2025 17:12 What if the smartest thing your team could do was stop? In this special episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast , Jason Schroeder and Kevin unpack one of the most misunderstood yet powerful principles of Lean: Jidoka "automation with a human touch." Fresh from their reflections in Japan, they trace this concept all the way back to Sakichi Toyota's original loom where a single broken thread
Ep.108 - How to Overcome Hurdles in Implementing Takt
Ep.108 - How to Overcome Hurdles in Implementing Takt Jul 10, 2025 18:34     If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).   Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://

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