Ep.1606 - What Should We Actually Be Recording?

In this episode, Jason challenges the construction industry's obsession with excessive documentation, paperwork, RFIs, submittals, narratives, and reporting systems that often create more waste than value. While proper documentation is necessary, Jason argues that much of what the industry records is never actually used and simply steals time away from building the project right. What you'll learn in this episode: Why excessive documentation creates waste in construction. How RFIs and submittals expose deeper process problems. Why most reporting systems are built around protecting failure instead of enabling success. The difference between necessary documentation and pointless bureaucracy. Why "we've always done it that way" is not a valid reason for a process. How lean thinking applies to project reporting and communication. Why the goal should be building the project right not documenting why it went wrong. Are your systems helping people build better or just creating more paperwork nobody will ever use?   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