Creating your Macro-level Takt Plan -Takt Production System® for Students - Video 5

This is the fifth video in the Takt Production System® for Students series - free for the industry. Link To Blog Post: https://elevateconstructionist.com/cr... 📚 Course Resources Syllabus: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_0b3q... Miro Board (Video 5): https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVImDyKfg=/ Master Miro Board: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVI-pweL0=/ Excel Template: https://elevateconstructionist.com/re... Takt Planning Book: https://www.amazon.com/Takt-Planning-... 📝 Assignments & Homework Create a Macro-Level Takt Plan based on the Phoenix medical office building example Complete the work density analysis using the provided Excel template and Miro board Identify zones for level 2 and calculate work density totals (aim for within ±10%) Use Kevin Rice's calculator to determine the right number of zones (target 35-50% realized flow potential) Package activities into 5-day takt wagons and calculate buffer percentage (aim for 5-20%) Create a macro-level takt plan in Excel showing your strategic production plan 🧪 Tests & Exams Link to Forms: https://forms.gle/5EAZmfgGfTE7mpFe8 Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_0ae6... Key Moments In This Episode ======================== 00:00 Introduction: Macro-Level Takt Planning 01:34 Takt Production System Components Overview 02:42 What is a Macro-Level Takt Plan? 03:14 Strategic Plan vs Tactical Plan 04:34 Macro vs Norm: The Deal 06:15 From Macro to Norm Using Calculator 08:02 Why Do Macro-Level Takt Plans? 09:47 Identifying Phases with Unique Zones 11:50 Functional Areas for Large Projects 14:36 Phoenix Medical Office Building Example 15:26 Identify Observable Constraints 16:09 Work Density Analysis by Dr. Iris Tommelein 19:00 Miro Board Activity Instructions 22:17 Work Density Template in Excel 27:48 Packaging Activities into 5-Day Takt Wagons 29:16 The Formula: Wagons + Zones × Takt Time = Duration 31:09 Macro Calculator Walkthrough 33:12 First Guess vs Final Promise (3 zones → 5 zones) 35:11 Never Taking Time from Trades 36:08 Assignment: Package Wagons and Calculate Buffers 40:04 5-20% Buffer Range Explained 43:05 Building Macro in Excel 47:54 Seven Components of Takt Plans 50:05 Strategic Optimization Analysis 51:25 Macro vs Norm Comparison 57:22 Real Takt Plan Example 58:29 Takt as Base vs CPM 1:00:32 Aligning Procurement with Macro Plan 1:01:53 Fresh Eyes Meeting Process 1:05:24 How to Speed Up Takt Plans 1:07:24 Final Definition and Conclusion What To Watch Next ======================== Norm-Level Takt Planning -    • Creating Your Norm-Level Takt Plan – Takt ...   Additional Resources Mentioned in Video ======================== Kevin Rice's Takt Calculator: https://elevateconstructionist.com/re... How Big Things Get Done (Book): https://a.co/d/ajssVn6 Todd R. Zabelle - Production Plan terminology: https://a.co/d/4pYW4Vp Fresh Eyes Meeting Blog Post: https://elevateconstructionist.com/fr... Schedule Review Questions: https://elevateconstructionist.com/sc... Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/ Access resources to elevate your operations: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://www.elevateconstructionevents... Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @jasonwilliamschroeder   Learn More About Jason ======================== Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, focused on elevating construction through insights, solutions, and training. He created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive programs that develop high-performing leaders who deliver with clarity, flow, and respect for people. ======================== For University Professors Want the test key and facilitation resources? Email [email protected]. We will: — Orient you on how to teach the class. — Provide a master Miro board covering all course segments. — Provide an answer key for all tests. — Provide an easier way to test students. Contact elevateconstructionist.com Jason Schroeder +1 (602) 571-8987 [email protected]