# Ep.1632 - The Engines of the Train: Pace Setters in Construction Flow

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Podcast: [Elevate Construction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/elevate-construction-36348)
Published: 2026-06-29T16:56:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Jason explores the concept of the "engine" in a train analogy and how it relates to construction flow. He dives into pace setters, buffers, and the drum-buffer-rope system, explaining how controlling the pace at the right point like the engine of a trainkeeps your project running smoothly. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the pace setter is the key to efficient project flow. How buffers and ropes protect the workflow and trades from upstream delays. How the drum-buffer-rope system applies to multi-train takt planning. Why controlling the engine, not the wagons, accelerates your project. Are you focusing on the wagons or the engine in your project workflow? 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

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