EBFC Scrum

Hey everyone!

Just dropped a new episode that I think you'll find incredibly valuable — especially if you've been curious about AI and need some inspiration.

I had the chance to sit down with Tom Feliz, Head of Growth at DataGrid, live at LCI Congress 2025. Tom isn't just talking theory — he's helping construction professionals implement AI in practical, real-world ways every day.

Why you should check this one out:

Tom makes AI approachable. He addresses the biggest misconception head-on: AI isn't here to replace you. It's here to handle the soul-crushing admin work that keeps you at the office until 7 PM. Think document analysis, capturing lessons learned, automating repetitive tasks — the stuff that drains your energy before you even get to the work that matters.

One of my favorite moments? Tom shares the story of a 30-year welding veteran who became an AI power user. If that doesn't prove anyone can do this, I don't know what does.

What you'll learn:

• How to get started with AI tools tomorrow (no coding required)

• The difference between Visual Language Models and LLMs — and why it matters for construction documents

• How to build AI agents that prevent your team from repeating the same mistakes project after project

• Tom's philosophy on "respect for people" and clearing the path for field workers

🎬 Tap above to watch on YouTube or listen to the podcast here: https://www.theebfcshow.com/ai-in-construction-tom-feliz/

I'd love to hear from you — What's one task in your workflow that you wish you could automate? Let's discuss below!

Hey EBFC Scrum Community! If you’re into Lean and Scrum (I know you are!), you’ll love this. Our very own Mike Chiles, who joins us on nearly every EBFC Scrum Practice session, is featured with his brother Brian on The Lean Builder Podcast (episode 92, with Adam Hoots). They dive deep into real-world Lean in design and construction. And yes, they give a shoutout to EBFC and Scrum along the way! Let’s show them some love. Here’s the link—check it out, share your thoughts, and let’s pass the inspiration forward!

Encore session — Jeopardy-style, new questions, more construction commentary and guidance.

Join us for a quick tour of the EBFC Scrum Community, then we’ll run a live board of real Construction Scrum Master questions across 5 categories.

We’ll ask Scrum Playbook AI, then translate the answers into field-ready actions: working agreements, experiments, and next-step decisions.

Not a demo. Not a lecture. A live practice session. This one is open to the public, share far and wide, it will be edutainment for sure.

When: Saturday, 1/10/2026 at 6 AM PST

Public Streaming Links (Share With Your Teams)

Can't make the LIVE session, no problem, tap either link above post event and watch the replay.

Weekly Deep Dives. Real Work. Real Progress.

Ten sessions in—and what’s clear is this: consistency beats hype.

Over the last 10 Weekly Deep Dives, this community has been showing up to do the real work of Scrum in construction:

• Making work visible

• Reducing chaos

• Building accountability without blame

• Learning by doing, not just talking

And this isn’t a “one-and-done” series.
These Deep Dives are now a weekly rhythm—all year long. 🗓️

Same time. Same place.
New problems. Better conversations. Stronger practice.

Huge respect to everyone who’s joined live, watched replays, asked tough questions, and experimented on real projects. This is how a community of practice actually works.

👇 Let’s reflect together

• Which session has helped you the most so far?

• What topic do you want us to go deeper on next?

On we go—Easier. Better. Faster. Cheaper.

Here is a highlight from the case study.

The next deep dive is extra special! Felipe will be speaking live in Guatemala City at Agile Forum LATAM 2025, one of the region’s premier Agile events.

📅 Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
🕘 Time TBD
📍 Location: Salón Azaria, Ciudad Cayalá

The session, “Más allá del plano: IA + Scrum para proyectos más fáciles, mejores y rápidos”, will explore how Agile and Scrum — combined with the power of AI — can transform construction projects, making them easier, better, faster, and cheaper.

Stay tuned for highlights and takeaways from Guatemala, shared right here in EBFC Scrum. 🚀

Welcome to the EBFC Scrum community! This is the place for design and construction professionals who want to make projects easier, better, faster, and cheaper through Scrum.

Introduce yourself here and share where you work, what kind of projects you’re part of, and what you hope to learn or improve with Scrum. Whether you’re brand new to Agile or already running sprints on your projects, you’ll find support and practical ideas here.

We’re excited to have you here. Let’s get started!

Welcome to EBFC Scrum! 🎉
Whether you're brand new to Scrum or already running sprints on job sites, we're glad you're here.

Let’s get to know each other — post a quick introduction below and tell us:

1. Your name and role (e.g. PM, architect, engineer, builder)

2. Where you work or what kind of projects you’re involved in

3. How familiar you are with Scrum or Agile

   Use this 1–5 scale:

   • 1 = Just curious

   • 2 = I've dabbled or seen it used

   • 3 = I’ve tried it with a team

   • 4 = I use it daily

   • 5 = I coach or lead Scrum for others

4. What you hope to get out of this community

5. (Optional) One thing you're excited to try, fix, or improve in your current project

👇 Drop your intro in the comments below and say hi to others as they join in.
This is a space for peer connection, support, and forward motion.

Let’s build something Easier, Better, Faster, and Cheaper — together. 🚀