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The Lean Builder
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The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons lea... more

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In this wide-ranging episode of Hoots on the Ground with No Bullshido, Adam Hoots sits down with Geoff Lobley, a Calgary-based construction professional, educator, and risk specialist with TRAVIS Engineering Inc., who came up through the trades and h... more

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Be Curious, Not Judgmental: The Neuroscience of Leading Construction Teams with Roxanne Evans (Episode 96)

In this episode of Hoots on the Ground with No Bullshido, host Adam Hoots is joined by Mike Chiles and special guest Roxanne Evans, owner of ... more

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In this wide-ranging episode of Hoots on the Ground with No Bullshido, Adam Hoots connects with Derek Sinnott, a self-described pracademic from Wexford, Ireland. Derek is a civil engineer-turned-academic at SETU (South East Technological University),... more

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Lean at the Crossroads: Culture, Community, and Congress with Elizabeth Taylor (Episode 94)

In this heartfelt and high-energy episode of Hoots on the Ground with No Bullshido, Adam Hoots sits down with Elizabeth Taylor, National Director of Lean a... more

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Geoff Lobley
Construction professional with a background across trades, teaching, and risk management
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Episode: Vulnerability Is Not Weakness: People & Lean with Geoff Lobley (Episode 97)
Roxanne Evans
Brain Balance franchise owner; community advocate
Brain Balance
Episode: Be Curious, Not Judgmental: The Neuroscience of Leading Construction Teams with Roxanne Evans (Episode 96)
Matt Blakely
Co-chair of Congress; affiliated with Whiting-Turner
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Episode: Lean at the Crossroads: Culture, Community, and Congress with Elizabeth Taylor (Episode 94)
Jeff Reilly
A leader in the lean construction movement, known for his focus on team collaboration and mentorship.
Old Dawg Group
Episode: Family, Flow, and Old Dawgs with Jeff Reilly (Episode 91)
Brian Chiles
Experienced builder and mentor
Episode: The Old Dawgs Live at LCI Congress (Episode 90)
Emerson Dority
Lean Manager with Turner
Turner
Episode: The Old Dawgs Live at LCI Congress (Episode 90)
Manny Hoyo
Senior Superintendent with Skanska
Skanska
Episode: The Old Dawgs Live at LCI Congress (Episode 90)
Tom James Glass
Gable Superintendent for Turner Heritages
Turner Heritages
Episode: The Old Dawgs Live at LCI Congress (Episode 90)
LR Weeden
Superintendent at Robins & Morton
Robins & Morton
Episode: The Old Dawgs Live at LCI Congress (Episode 90)

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Adam Hoots
Host of Hoots on the Ground and The Lean Builder; producer and on-air host focused on hands-on construction leadership and lean practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Positive, innovative ideas

    Every episode of this podcast is filled with great insights from actual construction folks in the field. It's packed with advice, ideas, lessons learned and laughter. I leave every episode with some new idea to try.

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    Paige Dawson MPD
    United States4 years ago

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Packed with advice, lessons learned, and laughter.
Real-world construction insights from field folks.
Honest, practical and industry-specific storytelling.
Strong emphasis on mentorship and community in construction.
Leaves listeners with fresh ideas to try on their own projects.

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Lean at the Crossroads: Culture, Community, and Congress with Elizabeth Taylor (Episode 94)
Q: Why did Elizabeth decide to take on a leadership role for Congress?
She describes it as a growth opportunity and a way to strengthen relationships within the Lean community, seeing leadership as a path to personal development and a chance to extend support and learning across the industry.
Lean at the Crossroads: Culture, Community, and Congress with Elizabeth Taylor (Episode 94)
Q: What does this year's Congress theme lean at the Crossroads look like in practice?
The theme centers on four tracks—Next-Generation Delivery/Integration, Field First Lean, Becoming a Lean Organization through Culture and Learning, and Whole Team/Whole Project Integrations—focusing on practical, field-ready sessions, real stories, and hands-on labs to bridge theory and execution.
Respect, Flow, and Transformation with Niklas Modig (Episode 84)
Q: What are the main challenges of achieving true flow in construction?
Niklas discusses the complexity of construction flows, the need for understanding interdependencies, and the importance of involving team members in defining optimal processes.
Respect, Flow, and Transformation with Niklas Modig (Episode 84)
Q: How does Niklas Modig define flow and what does it mean?
Niklas explains that flow is essentially maximizing value receiving time, focusing on the needs of the customer rather than just operational efficiency.
Bridging the Mind, Hands & Heart in Construction with Dominic Desmarais (Episode 86)
Q: What are you passionate about? What things get Dominic going?
Dominic expresses his passion for learning, sports, and reading, noting that he collects books and is pursuing a master's degree.

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A hard-edged, hands-on look at construction leadership, lean practices, and team dynamics. Episodes frequently center on mentorship, worker wellbeing, and the human side of running field-based projects, with guests ranging from veteran superintendents to lean practitioners sharing real-world lessons, systems thinking, and strategies to elevate performance without sacrificing people on the job. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical, in-the-trench insights, a no-nonsense tone, and a sense of community among field professionals that makes complex topics approachable for practitioners and sponsors alike.

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1. Geoff Lobley
2. Roxanne Evans
3. Matt Blakely
4. Jeff Reilly
5. Brian Chiles
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7. Manny Hoyo
8. Tom James Glass

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