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The SiteVisit
by James Faulkner
Leadership in construction with perspective from the job site. A podcast dedicated to the Construction industry. Construction professionals, General Contractors, Sub trade Contractors, and Specialty Contractors audiences will be engaged by the discussions between the hosts and their guests on topics and stories. Hosted James Faulkner ( CEO/Founder - SiteMax Systems ).
Episodes
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From Intern To Business Manager At Turner Vancouver - With Cayley Van Hemmen
Send us Fan Mail Business runs on people, and people do not leave their real lives at the door. We’re joined by Cayley Van Hemman, Business Manager at Turner Construction in Vancouver, to talk about what work-life integration actually looks like in a high-accountability construction leadership…
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How Construction Companies Cure Profititis And Keep More Cash With Ben Hansen
Send us Fan Mail Profit can feel weirdly random in construction: one month you’re slammed, the next you’re chasing late payments, and somehow “growth” still doesn’t show up in your personal bank account. We sit down with Dr. Ben Ashikoi, the Profit Doctor, to name the problem and fix the thinking...
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How Construction Leaders Build Teams That Scale with Ron Cox
Send us Fan Mail Keeping the wrong person “because replacing them is hard” is one of the most expensive decisions a construction company can make. We sit down with leadership coach and operator Ron Cox of RC Development Solutions to talk about what actually works when you’re trying to scale a…
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The State of British Columbia's Construction Sector with Chris Gardner
Send us Fan Mail BC can feel like a place where everything is needed and nothing gets built. Housing affordability gets worse, major infrastructure takes forever, and even when demand is obvious, shovels stay out of the ground. I wanted to understand why, so I sat down with Chris Gardner…
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Building Leaders Who Build Communities with Ian Baird and Tim Gonsalves
Send us Fan Mail Pressure is rising on today’s job sites—and promotions often arrive faster than the tools needed to lead well. We sat down live at BuildX Vancouver with Ian Baird and Tim Gonzalez of Caliber Projects to unpack a practical solution: a cohort-based leadership program built inside…
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No, You Can’t Duct-Tape A Bridge To The Island with Rory Kumala
Send us Fan Mail What happens when an island’s growth runs faster than its infrastructure? We sit down with Rory Kumala of the Vancouver Island Construction Association to unpack the real levers behind affordability, from ferry redundancy and the Malahat chokepoint to five-year permit timelines,...
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Building People In A Tough Market with Christian Hamm
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live on the floor at BuildX Vancouver, we catch up with original co‑host Christian Hamm to explore how a multifamily builder navigates a market reset while protecting its people and purpose. Christian pulls back the curtain on his role in corporate development at Caliber...
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Turning Retired EV Batteries Into Commercial Energy Savings with Gurmesh Sidhu
Send us Fan Mail A chance meeting on the show floor turned into a deep dive on one of the fastest-moving opportunities in clean energy: giving retired EV batteries a second life as commercial storage that slashes peak demand costs and keeps critical operations online. We sit down with Moment…
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Building Grit Without Breaking Men with Trevor Botkin
Send us Fan Mail What if the very traits that make construction crews unstoppable are the same ones pushing too many workers to the edge? We sit down with veteran carpenter and superintendent Trevor Botkin to unpack mental health in the trades, from ADHD and school struggles to the pride and...
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How Strata Councils Navigate Aging Buildings, Rising Costs, And Legal Risk with Katherine Uppall
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered who’s actually safeguarding a multi‑million‑dollar condo tower when the council is made of volunteers? We sit down with strata lawyer Katherine Uppal to unpack how buildings age, costs climb, and decisions get made under the Strata Property Act—often with limited...
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Prompt Payment, Culture Change, And Collaboration with Katy Fairley
Send us Fan Mail Money delays break projects long before rebar hits the deck. We sit down with Katie from Fairly Strategies to dig into how BC’s Prompt Payment framework could shift construction’s culture from excuses to accountability—and why it won’t magically rain cash. Drawing on lessons from...
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Transforming Construction Labour with John Reid
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like “labor shortage” misses the point? We sit down with John Reid of Faber to map the real bottleneck in construction hiring: connection. From their scrappy days building a trade show booth out of sheet goods to a platform with over 100,000 signups, John shares how...
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When Cranes Pause, Economies Blink with Dave Bowman
Send us Fan Mail The view is flawless. The math isn’t. From the BuildX Vancouver floor, we dig into how a supplier can hit a record year while the broader market stumbles—and what that says about the next chapters for construction in British Columbia. Our guest from Midland Appliances pulls back...
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The Gap Between Field Expertise and Business Execution with Chris Clausing
Send us Fan Mail We explore how construction can close the gap between field expertise and business execution as AI accelerates change. Chris shares a candid path from project manager to GC to educator, laying out practical steps to protect margins, grow teams, and build resilient firms. • AI as…
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Office Space, Talent, And The Hunt with Dan Smith
Send us Fan Mail The skyline looks the same, but the rules have changed. We sit down with Dan from Reliance Properties to unpack what really moves leases in Vancouver right now—from AAA towers with destination-worthy amenities to character spaces that trade polish for soul and identity. Dan has...
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ADHD On The Jobsite with Skye Waterson
Send us Fan Mail We explore how ADHD shows up on jobsites and in leadership, why admin feels harder than building, and how to design simple systems that create focus without brute force. We share tactics for working memory, notification overload, and consistent growth that fit ADHD brains. • what...
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Matching Communication Styles to Beat Price Wars with Jeff Borovitz
Send us Fan Mail Price isn’t the villain—unclear communication is. We sit down with Jeff Borovitz of Sandler to explore how a psychology-led sales process helps construction companies stop chasing bad-fit bids, avoid unpaid change orders, and build trust that holds up once shovels hit dirt. Jeff...
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Building Wealth Through Construction with Paul Atherton
Send us Fan Mail Construction companies possess an extraordinary yet frequently overlooked opportunity to build substantial wealth—one that extends far beyond simply increasing revenue or improving profit margins. Paul Atherton, founder of Highspire, reveals the powerful secret that separates...
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The Modular Revolution. With Russell Cook
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Site Visit Podcast, host James Faulkner welcomes Russell Cook of Modular Interiors by Cook’s for a future-forward conversation on how modular construction is reshaping the commercial real estate and construction industries. From raised access floors and...
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From Dirty Jobs to Dignified Careers: Reimagining Construction Work with Ryan Englin, CEO at Core Matters
Send us Fan Mail The mental health crisis sweeping through construction has reached alarming proportions, with suicide rates among workers soaring to five times the national average. But what's driving this crisis, and why aren't more industry leaders talking about it? Ryan Englin, a 15-year...
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You Get the Culture You Deserve: Hard Truths for Leaders with John Nieuwenburg, W5 Business Coaching
Send us Fan Mail Imagine mastering your craft for years, then discovering that running a business requires an entirely different skillset you never learned. That's the reality for thousands of construction business owners who find themselves trapped in what business coach John Neuenberg calls the...
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Carbon Revolution: Transforming the Building Materials Industry with Markus Kritzler, Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon Upcycling Technologies
Send us Fan Mail The cement industry is at a crossroads. As global construction demands soar, so do the sector’s carbon emissions—contributing nearly 8% of global CO₂ output. But Markus Kritzler, Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon Upcycling Technologies, believes there’s a way to build a better...
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Building Better Construction Teams Through Strategic HR and Mentorship with Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting
Send us Fan Mail What if the key to solving your construction workforce challenges was hidden in plain sight? Tracy Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the People Strategy Podcast, reveals that the complaints you hear on job sites contain valuable information...
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Rescuing Architecture: Saving Homes From Demolition with Glyn Lewis, Founder at Renewal Development
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening conversation, Glyn Lewis, Founder and CEO of Renewal Development, reveals the surprising economics behind home relocation: each rescued home contains 100 tons of raw materials and 23 tons of embodied carbon that would otherwise go to waste. His company…
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AI Agents: Transforming Construction's Future with Roberto Cervantes, CEO at Flowlly
Send us Fan Mail Roberto Cervantes, CEO and co-founder of Flowlly, takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of AI agents for construction, revealing the crucial distinction between automation and true artificial intelligence. "Automation is a set of steps that are executed with no leeway…
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Building Communities in Construction with Rick Wagner, President at Maxwell Floors
Send us Fan Mail Rick Wagner, President of Maxwell Floors and a 43-year construction veteran, tackles the tough conversations our industry needs. The cultural disconnect between developers' passion and field workers' daily grind manifests in concerning ways. Mental health claims sometimes mask a...
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Building Better: Energy, Climate, and Construction with Christy Love, Energy and Climate Specialist at RDH Building Science
Send us Fan Mail Christy Love takes us behind the scenes of deep energy retrofits that transform aging buildings while residents continue living their daily lives. As an energy and climate specialist at RDH Building Science, she brings both technical expertise and a human touch to complex...
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Wood Revolution: Building Taller, Smarter, Greener with Shawn Keyes, Executive Director at WoodWorks BC
Send us Fan Mail The future of construction is growing taller, more sustainable, and increasingly made of wood. Shawn Keyes, Executive Director of WoodWorks BC, takes us deep into the rapidly evolving world of mass timber construction and why British Columbia has emerged as North America's...
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Beyond Conventional Construction with Chris Hill, President at B Collective
Send us Fan Mail Chris Hill takes us behind the scenes of B Collective, a pioneering company dedicated to transforming the construction industry through innovative off-site fabrication. At the heart of our conversation is an in-depth look at the closed panel wall system concept. Unlike…
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Digital Transformation in Construction Permits with Corrie Okell, General Manager of Development, Buildings, and Licensing at City of Vancouver
Send us Fan Mail The City of Vancouver is revolutionizing how construction permits are approved. At BUILDEX Vancouver 2025, we had the opportunity to chat with Corrie Okell, General Manager of Development, Buildings, and Licensing at the City of Vancouver, about how digital transformation is...
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Revolutionizing Home Efficiency with Arman Mottaghi, CEO at Properate
Send us Fan Mail The Future of Efficient, Healthy Housing is Here! Tune in to our conversation with Arman Mottaghi, CEO of Properate. With Properate’s innovative technology, homeowners can now pinpoint which improvements will truly make a difference, avoiding wasted money on ineffective upgrades....
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How AI is Reshaping the Construction Industry for Good with Shawn Gray, CEO at ConstructIQ Advisory
Send us Fan Mail The construction industry is at a crossroads as it embraces the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). In this insightful episode, Shawn Gray delves into the pressing need for the construction sector, especially mid-sized firms, to engage with AI solutions that can...
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The Future of Wood Construction with Alejandro Coronado, Technical Advisor at WoodWorks BC
Send us Fan Mail Imagine a world where our cities are not only more sustainable but also inviting and warm—mass timber construction is paving the way for this vision. In this episode, we engage with Alejandro Coronado, Technical Advisor at WoodWorks BC to explore the unique benefits of…
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Breaking Barriers: Accessibility in Construction with Samantha Ryan, Principal at ABE Factors
Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative journey of accessibility in the built environment with accessibility expert Samantha Ryan from ABE Factors. We delve into how building codes have evolved, recognizing not only the importance of physical adaptations but also the need for a more...
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Exploring Construction Tech, Resilience, and Mental Health with David Hernandez, Managing Director at Elecosoft
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an insightful conversation with David Hernandez, Head of US for Elecosoft, LLC, a provider of innovative planning and scheduling solutions for the construction industry. Together, we explore how Elocosoft's strategic US expansion has enhanced their footprint across...
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How Condo Depreciation Reports and Data Can be a Lead Source for Construction Business Opportunities with Thomas Beattie, Co-Founder & CEO at Eli Reports
Send us Fan Mail Join us as Thomas Beattie introduces the groundbreaking Eli Report, an AI-powered condo document review platform for real estate professionals. This innovative tool enables users to quickly and efficiently review condo documents by extracting relevant building issues from years…
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Transforming Perceptions of Hemp in Construction with Steve Barron, Owner at Margent Farm
Send us Fan Mail What if you could revolutionize the construction industry while healing the planet? Join us as we chat with Steve Barron, a former director turned eco-conscious builder, who is doing just that. Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability, Steve shares his remarkable journey…
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Innovation and Resilience in the Heart of Brooklyn with Zach Rapaport, Principal at Meerkat Companies
Send us Fan Mail We're thrilled to have Zach Rapaport, Principal at Meerkat Companies, join us. His intriguing career path is a testament to the power of finding one's true calling. Zach shares how he carved out a niche for himself as an owner's representative, bridging the gap between clients…
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The Buildings Show 2024 | Recording Session 3 | Construction Automation: Opportunities and Risks with Mahir Dheendsa
Send us Fan Mail Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the construction industry in our latest episode featuring Mahir Dheendsa. Mahir shares his valuable insights into the democratization of AI, highlighting how innovations are making artificial intelligence accessible to all,...
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The Buildings Show 2024 | Recording Session 2 | Actionable Strategies for a Sustainable Workforce with Agnes Watkinson and Leslie Dibling
Send us Fan Mail Discover the driving forces behind change in the construction industry with our special guests Leslie Dibling and Agnes Watkinson from AMC Services. Together, they are on a mission to challenge and innovate, advocating for safer and more inclusive workplaces where everyone feels...
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The Buildings Show 2024 | Recording Session 1 | Laying the Foundation for a Healthier Industry with Gianluca Pascale and Angelo Suntres
Send us Fan Mail Did you know that 26% of the construction workforce is set to retire in the next four years, intensifying the industry's retention crisis? Or that one in three opioid-related deaths in Canada involves a construction worker? And did you know that construction workers are five…
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Innovative Energy Solutions in North America with Diego Mandelbaum, SVP at Creative Energy
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to revitalizing your mornings and your community's energy systems in this energizing episode. Our Toronto guest, Diego Mandelbaum, shares rich insights from the Russian Banya tradition, complete with tales of borscht and cabbage rolls, as we compare these...
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Entrepreneurial Strategies and Culture in Construction with Brandon Fuchs, Founder at Elite Builder Society
Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative journey of Brandon Fuchs, a seasoned expert in the construction industry, as we unpack the delicate balance between technical expertise and entrepreneurial savvy. Brandon, the visionary behind the Elite Builder Society, shares his captivating evolution...
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Embracing Technology in Construction with Erick Vargas, Co-Founder at Followup CRM
Send us Fan Mail What if there was a CRM designed specifically for the construction industry, offering both simplicity and cost-effectiveness? Meet Erick Vargas, the co-founder of Followup CRM, who joins us to share the fascinating story of a tool born out of necessity. This innovative CRM has...
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Confronting the Opioid Crisis in the Construction Industry with Effie Argyropoulos from Digital Public Square
Send us Fan Mail Effie Argyropoulos from Digital Public Square joins us to shed light on the pressing issue of opioid use in the construction industry. Through her insightful discussion, discover how their innovative digital tool Level Up not only raises awareness but also provides critical...
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Adapting Finance for the Construction World with Kyle Friedman, CEO at Quickly
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a tech entrepreneur could revolutionize the construction industry? Join us as we chat with Kyle Friedman, co-founder and CEO of Quickly, about his journey to co-founding this groundbreaking platform designed to solve industry-specific financial challenges.…
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Building Healthier Workplaces with Stephen Walls
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a British accent can stir curiosity and shape identity when living abroad? Join us as Stephen Walls shares personal stories from Canada and Australia, revealing the cultural nuances and humor found in British dialects, from the Queen's English to the Geordie...
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Redefining Construction: Culture, Careers, and Community with Antje Wilson, General Manager of the British Columbia Construction Roundtable
Send us Fan Mail Curious about how cultural perceptions shape the construction industry? Join us as Antje Wilson, General Manager of the British Columbia Construction Roundtable and vice chair of the North Vancouver School Board, shares her unique perspective on reshaping the image of…
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Building Impressions: The Modern World of Construction Signage with Tristan Allan & Kim Hubbs from TDH Experiential Fabricators
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about the hidden artistry behind those eye-catching signs on construction sites? Join Tristan Allan and Kim Hobbs from TDH Experiential Fabricators to uncover the intricacies of signage manufacturing. Their engineering and sales expertise shed light on the varied...
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Balancing Finances: Corporate Culture and Financial Wisdom in Construction with Shawn Gray, Founder of ConstructIQ Advisory
Send us Fan Mail Imagine standing at a crossroads between saving for the future and indulging in life's finest pleasures. Join Shawn Gray, the Founder of ConstructIQ Advisory as we navigate this very dilemma and share professional insights on how emerging technologies can revolutionize financial...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Leadership in construction with perspective from the job site. A podcast dedicated to the Construction industry. Construction professionals, General Contractors, Sub trade Contractors, and Specialty Contractors audiences will be engaged by the discussions between the hosts and their guests on topics and stories. Hosted James Faulkner ( CEO/Founder - SiteMax Systems ).
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Leadership in construction with perspective from the job site. A podcast dedicated to the Construction industry. Construction professionals, General Contractors, Sub trade Contractors, and Specialty Contractors audiences will be engaged by the discussions between the hosts and their guests on...
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