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A New Kind of Construction Team with Kevin Sell

⏱️ 44:43 🎤 Tyler Campbell, Eddie Campbell, Kevin Sell
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A New Kind of Construction Team with Kevin Sell
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  • 0:00
    Podcast Introduction & Sponsor
    Tyler and Eddie introduce the podcast and highlight Burnprogear.com for team apparel.
  • 0:43
    The Underpants Mystery
    The hosts share a bizarre story from a conference about folded underpants found in a men's restroom stall, sparking a humorous discussion.
  • 7:10
    Show Promotion & Kevin Sell Intro
    The hosts encourage listeners to rate and review the podcast, then introduce their guest, Kevin Sell, and the topic of Project Summit.
  • 10:19
    Building 'In Spite Of Each Other'
    Eddie defines the problem of construction projects where teams work against each other, setting the stage for Project Summit's collaborative solution.
  • 18:35
    Introducing Kevin Sell & Project Summit
    Kevin Sell, CVO of United Group Services, explains Project Summit as an effort to bring action and innovation to the construction industry, moving beyond traditional procurement models.
  • 25:48
    Building the Project Summit Team
    Kevin details how they assembled a diverse team for Project Summit, including contractors, legal, research, and a customer, all based on implicit trust despite never working together before.
  • 39:17
    Project Summit in Action
    Kevin describes the 'one hard hat' philosophy, emphasizing team unity, shared resources, and how they navigated the project during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the establishment of 'health watches' and 'elders' to address challenges.
  • 1:19:16
    Impact & Results of Project Summit
    Kevin discusses the project's success, including zero turnover, improved safety, high job satisfaction, significant cost savings, and the desire to replicate the model for future projects.
  • 1:27:22
    The Power of People & Trust
    The hosts and Kevin reflect on how the Project Summit's focus on trust, collaboration, and human-centric approaches led to profound positive impacts.
  • 1:38:55
    Kevin's Megaphone Message
    Kevin's final message to the industry emphasizes the importance of trust, collaboration, and innovation for successful projects and happier, healthier employees.

Speakers

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Tyler Campbell
Host
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Eddie Campbell
Host
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Kevin Sell
CVO of United Group Services

Key Takeaways

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Foster a 'one hard hat' culture to promote unity and shared goals across all project participants, regardless of their company affiliation.

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Actively break down traditional silos and encourage cross-functional support among trades to improve efficiency and labor utilization.

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Prioritize implicit trust over extensive contracts by partnering with companies whose culture and ownership align with collaborative values.

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Integrate research and academic insight into project planning and execution to gain objective feedback and validate innovative approaches.

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Implement regular, open communication channels, including supervisor and craft professional feedback sessions, to address conflicts and foster continuous improvement.

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Consider new approaches to project staffing and resource allocation that allow for flexible task assignment based on on-site needs and available qualified personnel.

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Embrace a mentality of 'building together' rather than 'building in spite of each other,' focusing on collective success and mutual support to achieve better outcomes.

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