When compared with subcontractors and suppliers, general contractors are twice as likely to get paid on time. Unsurprisingly, they’re much happier about it. In this conversation with Levelset's Alex Dunn, we uncovered the reasons why payments a

The Importance of Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness in Construction

Sep 30th, 2020 27m 50s

For the latest episode of From the Ground Up, Yves was joined by Cal Beyer, one of the driving forces behind the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Listen to find out why our industry is so vulnerable (especially now) and le

From Construction to Floriculture: How COVID-19 inspired Building Operator Martin Braun to pursue a new venture

Sep 16th, 2020 10m 14s

'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' That’s the motto Martin Braun is choosing to live by in 2020. Instead of dwelling on the impacts of COVID-19, Martin is preparing to launch his own greenhouse business in Calgary!On top of this, he’

'We went from $10M to $100M in turnover:' How to bounce back after a recession

Sep 1st, 2020 10m 58s

When James McQuaid started working at Errigal Contracts in 2012, the construction company had a turnover of $10M. Today, that figure exceeds $100M!Curious how James helped drive revenue off the back of a recession? Tune in to find out.

Encompass AV's Patrick Pfiefer: 'How a passion for house music landed me a dream job in construction'

Aug 18th, 2020 26m 53s

From installing sound systems at Lollapalooza to wiring his own home with festival-grade speakers, Patrick Pfiefer has done it all. But he says nothing compares to the work he does for Encompass AV. Find out why Patrick considers his job "a dre

"We have a no bulls**t terrain:" Power Design's Brad Moore on How to Create Award-Winning Culture

Aug 5th, 2020 30m 48s

How to Reduce Resistance to New Technology in Construction with McCarthy's Dave Burns

Jul 22nd, 2020 23m 14s

Dave Burns, Director of Innovation and Field Applications at McCarthy Building Companies, on how to best prepare your crews for the roll-out of new construction technology. Plus, how to be an advocate for change in an industry built on traditio

"Me & my family have been patients in the hospitals I've built." USCF’s James Pease on the meaning behind construction projects

Jul 8th, 2020 17m 3s

Executive Director of Design & Construction at the UCSF Medical Center, James Pease, speaks with Fieldwire's Javed Singha about the meaning behind his work. Plus, why using Lean and Integrated Project Delivery is essential for driving reliable

"You need to wear multiple hats well:" ACCO's Chris Zundel on what it takes to be a great Project Manager in 2020

Jun 23rd, 2020 16m 28s

Fieldwire's CEO, Yves Frinault, speaks with Chris Zundel, the Senior Project Manager at ACCO Engineered Systems, about his professional journey from the Navy to Construction, and what it takes to be a great leader regardless of the industry you

Coronavirus & Construction: Live Wire Electric's Sammy Lazoja on Getting Back to Work Post-Lockdown

Jun 10th, 2020 16m 33s

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"We found a morgue, a shooting range, and a gun:" Nick Wienold & Tony Gloria walk us through the historic renovation of Chicago’s Old Post Office

May 27th, 2020 31m 12s

Nick Wienold & Tony Gloria from BEAR Construction speak with Fieldwire's founders about the renovation of Chicago’s Old Post Office — a 100-year-old, nine-story-tall structure spanning three city blocks and an interstate highway. What else did

How Specialty Contractors Can Bounce Back After COVID-19: Fieldwire Virtual Town Hall

May 13th, 2020 46m 26s

While we're still in the midst of COVID-19, we're starting to see signs of hope that the construction industry will be gradually transitioning back to business as usual. Fieldwire's CEO Yves Frinault speaks with a panel of experts about what th

Coronavirus & Construction: Even If There’s a Shutdown, We Still Have to Get Jobs Done

Apr 21st, 2020 15m 1s

BEAR Construction's Executive Vice President Scott Kurinsky joins Fieldwire's CEO Yves Frinault to share how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting construction in Chicago and how his team is adapting to the situation.

Coronavirus & Construction: CanBIM's Tom Strong on Adapting to the Current Environment

Apr 14th, 2020 25m 42s

https://www.fieldwire.com/blog/covid-19-construction-tom-strong-canbim-interview/

Is Construction 'Essential' in a Pandemic: Fieldwire Virtual Town Hall

Apr 8th, 2020 54m 59s

The debate over “how essential is construction” is heating up fast. While some states have acknowledged that construction is essential, a few have declared otherwise, and some have yet to decide. To discuss this topic further, we spoke with lea

Coronavirus & Construction: Subcontractors Are Only Good for 2-3 Weeks of a Shutdown

Mar 31st, 2020 13m 27s

https://www.fieldwire.com/blog/coronavirus-construction-encompass-av-pickett-interview/

Combatting COVID-19 & Its Effects on the Construction Industry: Fieldwire Virtual Town Hall

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https://www.fieldwire.com/blog/coronavirus-construction-town-hall/

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Welcome to From the Ground Up

Mar 3rd, 2020 48s

When I look around on my commute into work each day, it feels like there is so much being said about the buildings surrounding me and so little about the people behind them. My name is Javed Singha, and I’m the co-founder of Fieldwire. I’m star

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