Send us a text Having gained early, hands on experience at the job site, Ryan shares some great stories and practical teaching moments in this episode. From road building to bridge building and international project management experience, Ryan has learned that a focused career has powerful, compounding results. He is now running an entire Civil “district” within arguably one of the most recognizable construction companies in North America. While Ryan’s knowledge of the Civil sector makes him an ...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text We bring Andy Dhaliwal on the show to discuss the growth of Nationwide Fuel and his story in building the business. Andy shares his personal story from corporate life to entrepreneurship and everything in between. Andy shares his experience in building the business and what motivated him to start Nationwide Fuel. This is a great episode to learn the story of a growing and innovative business. About Nationwide Fuel Nationwide Fuel offers a Fuel cost analysis for free to all of our ...
Feb 21, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text On this episode, we bring back Ben Garriott on the show to discuss the growth of BigRockBuilt over the past 12 months. Ben shares what his team has been up to from new processes and technology adaption, recent acquisitions, and organic growth and diversification. This is a great episode to learn the importance of culture and structure when growing a trades business. Ben is open and honest is this great conversation and the episode provides some great insight into how to build and ...
Feb 21, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text We bring Gordon Yeh on the show to discuss the story of Alliance Partners from the early days to where they are today: a growing and successful boutique real estate development firm with exciting projects all accross Western Canada. We dive into the start of the business and the journey that Gordon has been on in building the business. We discuss the momentum behind his brand and some of the innovation that Alliance Partners is bringing into the Industrial sector. We discuss one o...
Feb 21, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text We bring John Reid back on the show to discuss the growth of Faber over the past year. We discuss some of the new updates and expansion Faber has executed in 2019, and what is in store for 2020. This is great episode that digs into the challenge of labour in a growing construction market, and some exciting ways in how technology and innovation is able to bring value to a project site. About Faber: Faber plays a disruptive role in the construction-labour industry, by seamlessly con...
Feb 21, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text We chat with Kris and Andrew from Zeemac Fleet Services. On the show, we learn the history of Zeemac and their growth from a family business to a diversified national fleet solutions partner. We discuss what items construction leaders should consider when evaluating fleet operations for their growing business. This is a great episode that discusses the future of fleet, some practical lessons on procurements, and the importance of people and systems in a growing company. About Zeem...
Feb 21, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text We chat with Luke Forrest about Autodesk and the story of technology adoption in the construction industry. We discuss the growth of PlanGrid and his personal career journey in both tech and construction. This is a great episode that shares insight on technology, innovation, and relationships in construction. About Autodesk & Plangrid: The company’s mobile-first technology gives general contractors, subs, owners and architects access to information in real-time, enables greate...
Feb 21, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text We chat with Diego Mandelbaum about Creative Energy and the story of innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. We discuss the growth of Creative Energy and some of the exciting projects currently in operation and in the procurement process. This is a great episode that shares insight on District Energy and the behind the scenes story of an innovative energy company. About Creative Energy: Through collaboration and partnerships, Creative Energy designs, builds, owns, and ...
Feb 21, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text We chat with Ryan Vandelft about his career journey and the growth of Ryzer from a small business to a large scale construction firm serving clients across North America. We discuss the importance of people, culture and a strategic plan in driving sustainable growth. This is a great episode that shares insight on what it takes to build both scale and specialization in the construction industry. About Ryzer Sales & Contracting: Ryzer is a full-service construction services prov...
Feb 21, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Bryan Reid, President of Kindred Construction. Bryan shares the journey of Kindred from humble beginnings to a diversified construction company with over 100 staff and high profile projects all across Western Canada. This episode is filled with exciting stories and the history of how Kindred became who they are today: a diversified and growing family construction business. We chat with Bryan and learn about his career journey from a laborer on a job site, to practicing lawyer acro...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text This episode is filled with exciting stories and lessons for anyone looking at working and building a career in construction. We speak with Colin Toop about his career from an early age, to a business owner, to today as a project manager for a large-scaled contractor. Throughout the conversation we share where the industry is heading and how passion and hard work can create opportunities in a growing sector. Colin shares practical tips and tricks to build a career filled with fulf...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text On the show, we chat with Brandon regarding the growth and momentum of Bold Construction over the past 10 years. We talk about how culture, values and a commitment to relationships has been crucial to Bold’s growth and success. Shaping everything from what clients they work with and which employees they hire. We dive into the values and mission that define Bold and impact their project sites. We also speak with Brandon about his personal career journey and how his commitment to re...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Stephen Branch, President of Metric Modular. Founded in 1977 and based out of Agassiz BC, Metric Modular is one of North America's largest commercial modular construction companies bringing innovation and quality to every project. Today Metric Modular specializes in multi-family affordable and market housing, student accommodation and education spaces, hotels and workforce accommodation, and high-performance energy-efficient modular buildings. Metric...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Kyle Davis, Business Development Manager from Matchbox Consulting. MatchBox is a strategic recruitment and professional services firm that specializes in attracting top talent and delivering comprehensive recruitment solutions in the fields of, Construction, Engineering, Finance. IT & Technology. Based out of Vancouver, they are a true leader in the recruitment space for the construction and engineering industries. Started in 2015 Matchbox has gr...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Based out of Edmonton Alberta, Mod Panel Solutions is an offsite construction building envelope product manufacturer. Mod-Panel works with some of the largest General Contractors and Builders in Canada such as PCL, ElisDon, Synergy Projects and Bird to help transform the way building envelopes are produced and installed. On the show, we talk with Keith about the advancement of modular construction and the shifts that are happening in the industry. We take the opportunity to explor...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text Schreyer Construction has been building beautiful homes and projects for over 25 years in Whistler, British Columbia, one of Canada’s most beautiful and popular recreational destinations. Known for their quality and commitment to customer care the business has been able to earn a reputation aligned with quality and customization. Allowing each build and each project to be unique. Starting in 1995 as family business, Schreyer Construction has grown to become an end-to-end design-bu...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Justin and Zack about the culture and process behind Caliber. We discuss how Caliber as a company has been able to build a culture and community that supports innovation, quality, and speed. And how this culture has propelled their growth and success. Throughout the episode, We speak with Zack and Justin about how they were able to build a culture and process that actually worked and wasn’t just writing on a wall. We discuss Caliber’s 1 Page Strategi...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Clearview has over 50+ staff, and 17+pieces of heavy equipment working on some of the most high profile projects in Western Canada. From East Saskatchewan to the remote parts of the NorthWest Territories, Clearview is counted on to deconstruct some of the most technical and challenging projects in the industry. Since 2006 Clearview has deconstructed over 500 projects, from large scale pulp mills to multi-story towers. Name a type of building, and they have probably taken it down. ...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text On today’s podcast, we speak with William about how technology has the ability to impact safety within construction. We dive into William’s career and journey, as well as his role at Fusion and his experience implementing technology into safety. We discuss how William has been able to adopt technology into his role, and the process and procedures he used to get there. We speak with William about the COR Process, and how software has been a major asset in getting certified and prov...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text On this episode, we dive into the rise of Lacey construction and discuss the amazing 422% growth in Gross Revenue from 2012. We discuss with Erik and Lisa how the company has been able to secure this growth while maintaining its Corporate Culture that makes Lacey special. Today Lacey has a team of around 50 staff. From Project Managers to carpenters to equipment operators. On the show, we speak with Erik and Lisa about the importance of developing and training talent from within. ...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Jesse Unke about what makes Ram special in the market today and how their people-focused approach to construction consulting has created a unique culture within their organization. We discuss with Jesse some of the popular construction delivery methods seen today on Infrastructure Projects. And some of the trends in construction that are becoming popular. This is a great episode to learn about how leading construction firms approach a project to trul...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Brad and Riley about the growth of their company and the recent transition as business owners. We speak about their company culture, operations and how relationships are so important to everything they do. We dig into the challenges of being a small business owner and the opportunities available in the trade market. This is a great episode to learn more about the contracting world and what drives small construction business owners today. If you work ...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text On this episode of the Site Visit, we discuss the importance of technology in the construction sector. How to select it, use it, and onboard it. We speak with Karl and his diverse background in construction and how his passion for construction technology pushed him to start Blue Collar Labs. This is a great episode to learn about how to select the right software for your construction business, what the right questions are to ask when evaluating technology for your business and an ...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text On this episode of the Site Visit, we discuss the importance of company culture and how it impacts operations, customer service, and growth. We sit down with Shannon & Rob Mitchell from Pit Stop Portables and discuss how a unique company culture has become a competitive advantage. We review Pit Stop’s recent acquisition strategy and how purchasing 12 companies in 14 years has pushed growth, and impacted company culture. This is a great episode to learn about how culture can pl...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Shane about new regulations, upcoming changes in sub trade payments, and new ways to introduce technology into smart buildings. We discuss how Landa Global has become a leader in constructing innovative buildings that are designed for experience. the current status of field management today. We discuss how the job site has adapted over the years and how people on site communicate in a new way today. We dive into the different types of generations fou...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Cam about the current status of field management today. We discuss how the job site has adapted over the years and how people on site communicate in a new way today. We dive into the different types of generations found on a job site and the challenge in adopting new technology. Throughout the episode, we review Cam’s unique experience from growing from a carpenter to now leading projects as a construction manager. This episode is focused on the peop...
Jun 03, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text On this episode we speak with Tyler regarding how a Family Business works in Construction. From growth, succession, and structure: we dig into what drives success. Tyler shares his experience working in a family business and growing from the frontlines to the boardroom. We dig into what makes a family business work and how to scale from a small operation to an established business with infrastructure and scale. This is a great episode to learn how to build and grow a business in t...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text On this episode, we speak internally about the impact that the Generational Gap has on the Construction Sector. We break down the different generation types and the personalities of the different demographics. Construction is all about people and teams. Our conversation aims to help unpack and discuss what motivates and connects with different generations so that construction teams can create the right environment and culture to build success. Enjoy this fireside chat with the Sit...
May 08, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text On this episode, we discuss the exciting story of Colony Construction and their culture driven approach to construction. We speak with Jesse about his history with the firm and the process of purchasing the company and setting the course to be a construction company that is “Building Happiness.” Throughout the conversation we discuss the importance of being lean, people focused and technology driven in today’s market. About Colony: Colony Construction is a Design-Build General Con...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Jeff shares practical advice and powerful stories in how to implement change in construction that can take a business to the next level. Construction moves fast, but change does not always follow. The industry is often slow to introduce new technology and processes. Some believe that the reason for this is often the difficulty companies have in introducing new ideas into an already complicated business. Bringing new ideas into established businesses is not easy to do. However to s...
Apr 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
