Jason and Brandon Montero close out their road trip series with a candid conversation about quality and what it really takes to install work right the first time. Brandon walks through how a quality mindset starts with one simple thought: my name is on it. Jason shares the story of a major general contractor that turned its field engineering program around the moment its people accepted that humans cannot install work correctly without double checks. They make the case that quality is not a department but a mindset, and the first line of defense for both flow and profit on any project.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why quality starts with the question of what your work stands for and whose name is on it
The discipline of running the same fundamentals every time, even when you think you're too experienced
Why double checks must use a different person, technology, approach, or direction
The financial math behind quality: dollar for dollar saved is worth far more than chasing new revenue
Why field engineering and survey boot camps are the best training ground for a quality mindset
If you stepped back and looked at every piece of your work today, would you actually be proud to put your name on it?
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://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt
· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured
· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw
