In this episode, Hoots introduces the Lean Builder nation to Brian Melcher with Field Verified. Brian gives us his story on how he went from becoming an accountant to chasing water for a living. Brian tells his story on weighing whether College was the only option! He opens with his story on how he got Field Verified started and where they’re headed. Tune in as he puts his perfect record fighting water intrusion on the line with a new stadium project!
Brian talks Hoots on The Ground into showing the Accountability matrix for people to better understand how lean builders hold people accountable. Quick tip, it’s start internal to make sure that what you are delivering is what is needed. The only way you can find that out is through questioning. The first ¾ of the RPM looking graphic is dedicated to challenging the process and the final ¼ is directed at the people. In order to hold folks accountable, this chart should always be used.
Hoots challenges Brian to get his podcast out and even puts down a wager to see if Brian will bite! With a couple of extra weeks for Brian and The Field Verified team, it appears that The Lean Builder will win! 50 subscribers and 10 videos Field Verified team – where are you at?
Field Verified also throws an invitation to The Lean Builder nation to submit your request for a free training to be the leader of leak detection at your company. This is a $3,000.00 offer being put out there. Hoots has been through 2 hours of this course and it is hands down packed with all kinds of learning!
ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:
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 learned and some laughter along the way.
RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
- https://fieldverified.com/ | Field verified website
GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for “Hoots on the Ground” and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
- Brian Melcher | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melcherbrian/ | Champion of Everyone Wins | Founder of Field Verified ☑️| Creator of the Building Enclosure Management Course | Business Enthusiast | Author
Adam Hoots, Construction ACHE Solutions
Adam began his career in the construction industry as a plumber's helper and then as a red-line architect’s helper while attending the University of South Florida. Over the past 20 years, he has steadily advanced his career and has held a variety of roles within the industry. Adam has successfully completed more than $1.5 billion in pre-construction and construction services for a diverse group of industries, including: healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, retail, and hospitality. Most projects (~$1B) were in life sciences and high-tech laboratory construction for clients. A highly technical builder, Adam excels in efficiency, action, visual communication, and continuous improvement using Lean principles. He serves on several community boards, including Skilled Trades Alliance (www.skilledtradesalliance.net), kidSney (www.kidSney.org), National Kidney Foundation (www.nkf.org), RECAB (Regional Education Center for Advisory Board - Greenville, SC) and SC Career Kids (www.sccareerkids.com). Adam is proud to continue his service to the construction industry through his coaching business Construction ACHE Solutions.
