In this episode, Jason Schroeder, Founder and CEO of ELEVATE Construction, LLC, explores what it truly means to elevate the field in construction. Tom Hughes, PE, VP of Construction Operations at Genesis AEC, joins as guest host to help guide a conversation on integrating field leaders into preconstruction, developing great superintendents, and bridging the gap between field and office. Packed with practical insights and industry perspective, this episode challenges how we think about planning, leadership, and respect for the craft. 9:45 How should companies view the field? As the product. 11:06 Hensel Phelps Supporting the Field 11:36 Tracking People’s Careers with Field Experience 12:30 Should all employees spend time in the field? 14:14 Takt Planning and Lean Methodology. 17:00 Fixing the Systems Superintendents Use 19:37 Brillant Builders Fail without a System 22:15 Field Leadership Involvement in Preconstruction 25:00 If I am with you in a trench, I respect you. 26:55 What Precon is not supposed to be. 27:50 Queuing up your first planning system 33:15 How do we get buy-in? 35:43 Progressive Design-Build 36:00 The answer for most things is No. 41:00 Winging it is disrespectful. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Well Built Construction Consulting https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/ Steel Toe Communications (Digital Marketing for Contractors) https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ Katz Abosch (Tax, Audits and Accounting) https://www.katzabosch.com/ Lawrence Law (Legal Challenges for Contractors) https://lawrencelawllc.com/ Sandy Spring Bank https://www.sandyspringbank.com/ Genesis AEC (Full Service Architecture, Engineering, Construction in Life Sciences) https://www.genesisaec.com/ Marsh McLennan Agency https://www.marshmma.com/?utm_source=... Construction Links Network: https://constructionlinks.ca/ For additional episodes and information visit https://www.themorninghuddleconstructionshow.com/about Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter for the latest updates. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s…