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The SiteVisit — 200 episodes

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The State of British Columbia's Construction Sector with Chris Gardner

2

Building Leaders Who Build Communities with Ian Baird and Tim Gonsalves

3

No, You Can’t Duct-Tape A Bridge To The Island with Rory Kumala

4

Building People In A Tough Market with Christian Hamm

5

Turning Retired EV Batteries Into Commercial Energy Savings with Gurmesh Sidhu

6

Building Grit Without Breaking Men with Trevor Botkin

7

How Strata Councils Navigate Aging Buildings, Rising Costs, And Legal Risk with Katherine Uppall

8

Prompt Payment, Culture Change, And Collaboration with Katy Fairley

9

Transforming Construction Labour with John Reid

10

When Cranes Pause, Economies Blink with Dave Bowman

11

The Gap Between Field Expertise and Business Execution with Chris Clausing

12

Office Space, Talent, And The Hunt with Dan Smith

13

ADHD On The Jobsite with Skye Waterson

14

Matching Communication Styles to Beat Price Wars with Jeff Borovitz

15

Building Wealth Through Construction with Paul Atherton

16

The Modular Revolution. With Russell Cook

17

From Dirty Jobs to Dignified Careers: Reimagining Construction Work with Ryan Englin, CEO at Core Matters

18

You Get the Culture You Deserve: Hard Truths for Leaders with John Nieuwenburg, W5 Business Coaching

19

Carbon Revolution: Transforming the Building Materials Industry with Markus Kritzler, Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon Upcycling Technologies

20

Building Better Construction Teams Through Strategic HR and Mentorship with Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting

21

Rescuing Architecture: Saving Homes From Demolition with Glyn Lewis, Founder at Renewal Development

22

AI Agents: Transforming Construction's Future with Roberto Cervantes, CEO at Flowlly

23

Building Communities in Construction with Rick Wagner, President at Maxwell Floors

24

Building Better: Energy, Climate, and Construction with Christy Love, Energy and Climate Specialist at RDH Building Science

25

Wood Revolution: Building Taller, Smarter, Greener with Shawn Keyes, Executive Director at WoodWorks BC

26

Beyond Conventional Construction with Chris Hill, President at B Collective

27

Digital Transformation in Construction Permits with Corrie Okell, General Manager of Development, Buildings, and Licensing at City of Vancouver

28

Revolutionizing Home Efficiency with Arman Mottaghi, CEO at Properate

29

How AI is Reshaping the Construction Industry for Good with Shawn Gray, CEO at ConstructIQ Advisory

30

The Future of Wood Construction with Alejandro Coronado, Technical Advisor at WoodWorks BC

31

Breaking Barriers: Accessibility in Construction with Samantha Ryan, Principal at ABE Factors

32

Exploring Construction Tech, Resilience, and Mental Health with David Hernandez, Managing Director at Elecosoft

33

How Condo Depreciation Reports and Data Can be a Lead Source for Construction Business Opportunities with Thomas Beattie, Co-Founder & CEO at Eli Reports

34

Transforming Perceptions of Hemp in Construction with Steve Barron, Owner at Margent Farm

35

Innovation and Resilience in the Heart of Brooklyn with Zach Rapaport, Principal at Meerkat Companies

36

The Buildings Show 2024 | Recording Session 3 | Construction Automation: Opportunities and Risks with Mahir Dheendsa

37

The Buildings Show 2024 | Recording Session 2 | Actionable Strategies for a Sustainable Workforce with Agnes Watkinson and Leslie Dibling

38

The Buildings Show 2024 | Recording Session 1 | Laying the Foundation for a Healthier Industry with Gianluca Pascale and Angelo Suntres

39

Innovative Energy Solutions in North America with Diego Mandelbaum, SVP at Creative Energy

40

Entrepreneurial Strategies and Culture in Construction with Brandon Fuchs, Founder at Elite Builder Society

41

Embracing Technology in Construction with Erick Vargas, Co-Founder at Followup CRM

42

Confronting the Opioid Crisis in the Construction Industry with Effie Argyropoulos from Digital Public Square

43

Adapting Finance for the Construction World with Kyle Friedman, CEO at Quickly

44

Building Healthier Workplaces with Stephen Walls

45

Redefining Construction: Culture, Careers, and Community with Antje Wilson, General Manager of the British Columbia Construction Roundtable

46

Building Impressions: The Modern World of Construction Signage with Tristan Allan & Kim Hubbs from TDH Experiential Fabricators

47

Balancing Finances: Corporate Culture and Financial Wisdom in Construction with Shawn Gray, Founder of ConstructIQ Advisory

48

Construction Market Expansion, Youth Entry, and Future Challenges in the Industry with John Reid, Co-Founder at Faber Technologies

49

Navigating the Waves of Digital Transformation with Darren Redies, Chief Operations Officer at The Answer Company

50

Innovative Solutions for Talent Acquisition with Kyle Davis, Managing Partner at SiteTalent

51

Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Advocacy in the Construction Industry with Mike Pugh, Safety Manager at Evergreen Innovation Group

52

Building Mental Health: Transforming the Construction Industry from Within with Joshua Vitale, Vice Chairman at Construction Suicide Prevention

53

ICBA Generals 2024 E6 | LIVE IN THE CROWD | Technology, Work Ethics, and Career Perceptions in Construction with Herb Maretz, President at Pentre Construction Group Ltd.

54

ICBA Generals 2024 E5 | LIVE IN THE CROWD | Addressing the Housing Crisis through Construction Innovation with Atilla Réshad, Head of Construction Divison at Cape Group

55

ICBA Generals 2024 E4 | LIVE IN THE CROWD | Balancing Tight Timelines and Workforce Wellbeing in Construction with Brad Stevenson, COO at Unitech Construction Management

56

ICBA Generals 2024 E3 | LIVE IN THE CROWD | Unveiling Alberta's Construction Boom with Mike Martens, President at ICBA Alberta

57

ICBA Generals 2024 E2 | Passion and Integrity in Construction Leadership with Ben Bakk, President at VPAC Construction Group

58

ICBA Generals 2024 E1 | Advocacy and Growth in the Modern Construction Era with Chris Gardner, President at ICBA

59

Enhancing Construction Operations with Robots, Steven Uecke & Perryn Olson from SuperDroids Robots

60

Building Construction Security with Mike Gloeckner from Securiforce Services

61

The Modern Construction Landscape and Its Opportunities with Ken Simonson, Chief Economist at Associated General Contractors of America

62

Transforming Real Estate with Innovative Tech with Geoff Krahn, Founder & CEO of Reveloper

63

Building Culture and Resilience in the Construction Industry with Dylan Moesker, Owner at TruGrit

64

Blueprints for a Modern Construction Culture with Jeff Knoblauch & Cam Roy from RAM Construction Inc.

65

Electrifying Innovations: Exploring the Future of EV Charging Technologies with Chris Ceraldi, Director of Sales at SWTCH

66

Building the Future: Embracing Software Innovation in the Construction Industry with Tim O'Brien, CEO at The Net Effect

67

VRCA CLF 2024 | “LIVE RECORDING” | Discussion panel | The Brand of Construction

68

VRCA CLF 2024 | Pre-event Interview Series | Unlocking the Potential of Shared Human Values in the Construction Industry with David Allison

69

VRCA CLF 2024 | Pre-event Interview Series | Forging Trust and Leadership in Modern Team Dynamics with Angus Reid, CFL Grey Cup Champion & Best Selling Author

70

Harmonizing Life and Space: The Invisible Art of Sound with Paul Marks, the Principal at BKL

71

Creating a Secure and Efficient Financial Landscape for Contractors with Matthew Smith, CEO at Truss

72

Innovating Global Construction with Modular Flooring Systems with Russell J. Cook from Cook's Construction & Consulting and Paul Wszola from ASP Access Floors

73

From Concept to Cornerstone: The Survipod Impact on Construction Accuracy with James Reville, Founder and CEO at Survipod Engineering Solutions Ltd

74

How AI and Diversity Are Revolutionizing the Construction Industry with Chloe Smith, Founder of Mercator

75

Building Beyond the Blueprint: A Conversation on Construction, Culture, and Change with Katy Fairley, Industry Standard Practices Consultant at BCCA

76

Buildex 2024 D2E13 | Embracing Technological Evolution in the Construction Industry with Shawn Naidu from Matra Construction

77

Buildex 2024 D2E12 | A Deep Dive into Construction Law with Stephanie Streat, Owner at Synthesis Legal

78

Buildex 2024 D2E11 | Revolutionizing Vancouver's Housing Scene with Mike Dias, Construction Manager at Spire Development Corporation

79

Buildex 2024 D2E10 | Navigating Career Leaps and Collective Memories with Christian Hamm, Director of Business Development at Caliber Projects

80

Buildex 2024 D2E9 | Building a Safer Future with Gabe Guetta at SALUS

81

Buildex 2024 D2E8 | Video Security Technology Integration in the Construction Industry with Laura Flamm and Blair Shellenberg from Motorola Solutions

82

Buildex 2024 D1E7 | Embracing Digital Transformation with Shawn Gray from The Net Effect and ConstructiQ Advisory

83

Buildex 2024 D1E6 | Transforming Urban Landscapes with Tanner Uzzell, COO-Regional at Horizon Contracting Group

84

Buildex 2024 D1E5 | SitePartners' Rise and the Evolution of Talent Management in Construction with Andrew Hansen, President at SitePartners

85

Buildex 2024 D1E4 | Strategic Marketing for Construction Companies with Olivia Olczak Day, President at Olivia Day Consulting

86

Buildex 2024 D1E3 | Building Strong Leaders with Integrity with Jeannine Martin, President at VRCA

87

Buildex 2024 D1E2 | Future of Construction Tech with Luke Forrest, Sr. Regional Manager at Autodesk

88

Buildex 2024 D1E1 | Hiring and Talent Challenges "Are They Self-Inflicted?" with Ruairi Spillane, Founder at Outpost Recruitment | EP107

89

Toasting to Unexpected Paths: Leadership, Personal Growth, and Navigating Industry Evolution with Colin Cox and Jesse Unke

90

Navigating Change and Building the Future: Insights from Calgary Construction Association's President Bill Black

91

Unveiling the Underside of Construction and Real Estate Development: An Engaging Conversation with Maven Consulting and Vertex Developments

92

The Future of Construction: Jeannine Martin's Vision for VRCA

93

A Big Name in Construction - Turner. Navigating the Canadian Operations with Amit Patel EP102

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Exploring Contracts, Relationships, and Procurement in Construction with Katy Fairley (Fairley Strategies)EP101

95

Navigating Generational Contracting Businesses in Construction with Ellisha Mott (Mott Electric) | The 100th Episode of the Site Visit Podcast

96

The Critical Role of Vendor Relationships with Jeff Block (Modu-Loc Rentals) & Jeff Franklin (Sunbelt Rentals) | EP99

97

Hiring Success Strategies for Contractors with Matt DiBara (DiBara Masonry & the Contractor Consultants) | EP98

98

How One AI-Powered Tool is Transforming Construction Management with Aviv Leibovici (Buildots) | EP97

99

Affordable, Autonomous Robots Transforming Construction with Steven Uecke & Perryn Olson (SuperDroid Robots) | EP96

100

Transform Your Home: Expert Tips on Foundation Waterproofing and Repair with Gavin MacRae (GJ MacRae Foundation Repair) | EP95

101

Addressing the Housing Shortage and Policy at Scale with the "Economic Handyman" George Benson, Vancouver Economic Commission | EP94

102

Open-Book Management and the Great Game of Business with Justin Bontkes & Ian Baird (Caliber Projects) | EP93

103

Market Recap: Pricing Volatility, Permitting Timelines and Employee Retention with Bryan Reid, President of Kindred Construction | EP92

104

How to Bootstrap and Build Through Challenging Cycles with Ryan Steward, Founder & President of RJS Construction | EP91

105

Recession Talks, Contractor Fragmentation & E-Verify in Construction - WSR#003 | EP90

106

Project Planning Innovations and the Future of Skilled Trades with Nicholas Roberts & Corey Dandurand (Victaulic) | EP89

107

When a Contractor needs a Construction Lawyer with Tim Sportschuetz (Sportschuetz & Co.) & Marcus Hamm (Westcor Thermal) | EP88

108

Construction's Age Dilemma, AI vs Contractors & the Opioid Crisis - WSR#002 | EP87

109

Unbuilders: Canada's Leading Deconstruction Company | EP86

110

Construction Tech Investment, Jobsite Robotics and the 15-Minute City - WSR #001 | EP85

111

Simplifying Construction Contracts and Reducing Risk with Josh Levy, Co-Founder & CEO of Document Crunch | EP84

112

CLF 2023 D2E3 | Building a Successful Construction Conference with Donna Grant (VRCA) | EP83 (Part 3)

113

CLF 2023 D2E2 | The Impact of Sports in Construction with Adam Timler (Metal Building Group) | EP83 (Part 2)

114

CLF 2023 D2E1 | Decarbonization in Buildings and Construction with George Benson (Vancouver Economic Commission) | EP83 (Part 1)

115

CLF 2023 D1E5 | Networking and Professional Development in Construction with Scott Foran (505-Junk) | EP82 (Part 5)

116

CLF 2023 D1E4 | Best Practices in Construction with Rick Wagner (Maxwell Floors) | EP82 (Part 4)

117

CLF 2023 D1E3 | Collaboration and Construction Buzzwords with Regina Marklund (Turner) & Katy Fairley (BCCA/Fairley Strategies) | EP82 (Part 3)

118

CLF 2023 D1E2 | Regulation Development in Construction with Dr. Dave Baspaly (COCA) & Don Schouten (WorkSafeBC) | EP82 (Part 2)

119

CLF 2023 D1E1 | Change, Innovation and Resilience in Construction with David McFarlane (EllisDon) & Sarah Clark (FRPD) | EP82 (Part 1)

120

Roofing Contractor to ConTech Entrepreneur with Phillip Ogilby, Founder & CEO of STACK Construction Technologies | EP81

121

Scaling SiteMax: Behind-the-Scenes with James, Christian, and Wes Edmiston on the Work Done Right Podcast | EP80

122

Unpacking the Labor Gap with Daniel Loney, Principal at Excelsior Measuring | EP79

123

The Truth About Trades: Leadership, Education & Advocacy with Donna Grant, President of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association | EP78

124

Building High-Performing Contracting Teams with Curt Janzen, Co-Owner & CEO of Beyond Group | EP77

125

Building Canada's Fastest Growing Company with Joshua Gaglardi, Founder & President of Orion Construction | EP76

126

Buildex 2023 D2E4 | Construction Marketing & Networking and Using LinkedIn to Drive Results with Sanjeev Dhillon, Director of Member & Stakeholder Engagement at ICBA | EP75

127

Buildex 2023 D2E3 | AI Applications in Construction Robotics, Documentation Review & Design with Russell Hixson, Editor at SiteNews | EP74

128

Buildex 2023 D2E2 | Supply Chain Conversations around FF&E's with David Bouwman (Midland Appliance) | EP73

129

Buildex 2023 D2E1 | Mental Health, Mentorship, Politics and Messaging in Construction with Jordan Bateman, VP Communications & Marketing at ICBA | EP72

130

Buildex 2023 D1E6 | Utilizing Jobsite Cameras for Data, Compliance and Project Management with Carrie Hunter, VP Business Development at Sensera Systems | EP71

131

Buildex 2023 D1E5 | BD Strategies to win Better Work in Construction with Enoque Panzo, Co-Founder & CEO at Kiese Technologies | EP70

132

Buildex 2023 D1E4 | Contractor Tips for Growth, Technology Adoption and Professional Development with Jason Carton, Co-Owner at Hyland Landscapes | EP69

133

Buildex 2023 D1E3 | Workforce Insights and Placement in Construction Trades with Marlo van den Brink (Aerotek) | EP68

134

Buildex 2023 D1E2 | Accountability, Avoiding Rework and Finding Purpose in Construction with Daniel Loney, Owner of Excelsior Measuring | EP67

135

Buildex 2023 D1E1 | Labor Shortage, Women in Construction and Industry Messaging with Olivia Olczak Day (Day Media) | EP66

136

The Power of Groundbreaking Pre-Construction Software with Steve Dell'Orto (ConCntric) | EP65

137

Re-thinking Waste Management Beyond Junk Removal with Barry Hartman (505-Junk) | EP64

138

Construction Opportunities and Insights for 2023 with guest contributor SiteNews' Editor Russell Hixson | EP63

139

Chris Gardner (ICBA): Coastal GasLink Attack 100k Reward, Mental Health in Construction and an NFL Infused Gala | EP62

140

A Better Customer Experience in Construction, Michelin Stars and Boxing with Ryan O'Shea (Miracon Development) | EP61

141

Concrete Scanning, GPR, Land Surveys and Utility Locates with Joseph Salazar (GeoRadar Group) | EP60

142

Contractor Startup Tips, Marketing and an Email Newsletter for Construction with Andrew Hansen (SitePartners) | EP59

143

Acquiring Contracting Companies and Building an International Construction Business with Milan Mann (BM Group) | EP58

144

Labor market deep-dive, where do things go from here?

145

Workforce & Lack Thereof, Where Are All the People?

146

Roundtable #8 - Hybrid workplaces, in-person events & growing a network on LinkedIn

147

Roundtable #7 - Mentorship & Coaching in Construction

148

Roundtable #6 - Site Trailers, E-permitting and Labour shortage over next the decade

149

Brandon Drewlo on Transforming Construction and The Story of Novacom

150

Roundtable #5 - Sustainable change in Construction

151

Roundtable #4 - Construction on the Socials

152

Roundtable #3 - Construction Culture in the Field and Office

153

Roundtable #2 - The Construction Office both on and offsite

154

Daniel Kravcak - Getting into Construction from the other side of the world

155

Roundtable #1 - The Return of the QR Codes

156

The Site Visit is back

157

Rocky Sethi - The Story of Adera and Growth of Mass Timber

158

Jesse Unke - Navigating Change in the New Reality

159

Uptime Industrial - The Importance of Relationships for Growth

160

Building Forward with Jacob Bros

161

Engineering a New Normal with the Krahn Group

162

505-JUNK - A New Way to Approach Junk Removal and Construction Waste

163

Coronavirus in Construction Special Episode

164

Abstract Developments: Leading in a Changing Marketplace

165

Waste Management: Innovation & Sustainability Done Right

166

PCL Construction - 100+ Years of Building Excellence, New Project Procurement Methods and Single Sector Focus with Ryan Andrews, Manager of Civil Projects, BC Region

167

BUILDEX Live #8 - Nationwide Fuel (Andy Dhaliwal)

168

BUILDEX Live #7 - BigRock Built (Ben Garriott)

169

BUILDEX Live #6 - Alliance Partners (Gordon Yeh)

170

BUILDEX Live #5 - Faber Connect 2.0 (John Reid)

171

BUILDEX Live #4 - Zeemac Vehicle Leasing (Kris and Andrew)

172

BUILDEX Live #3 - Autodesk & Plangrid (Luke Forrest)

173

BUILDEX Live #2 - Creative Energy (Diego Mandelbaum)

174

BUILDEX Live #1 - Ryzer Sales & Contracting (Ryan Vandelft)

175

The Story of a Dynamic & Growing Family Construction Company

176

Tools of the Trade

177

Bold Construction - Delivering Innovative, People-Focused Projects with Brandon Losse, Director of Business Development.

178

The Story of Modular Construction

179

Finding Construction Professionals when Supply is Tight

180

Building Smarter with Modular Construction

181

High-End Home Construction in Whistler

182

The Importance of People & Culture in Construction

183

The New Era of Demolition

184

How Technology Helps Power Safety

185

How to manage growth the right way

186

New Delivery Methods in Construction

187

The Business of Specialized Contracting

188

How to make technology decisions for your Construction Business

189

Culture as a Competitive Advantage

190

Project Management for Innovative Construction Projects

191

The New Age of Field Management

192

How to Grow and Lead a Family Construction Company

193

The Clash of the Generations

194

The Power of Being People and Technology Focused in Construction

195

Overcoming the Workforce Resistance to Adopt New Ideas

196

Going Out on Your Own: How to Build & Grow a Contracting Business

197

Why Relationships Matter in Construction

198

Faber, Disrupting Labour on Demand

199

Branding and Positioning a Construction Company in 2019

200

Lift Off - Why are we doing this?