From the Ground Up

Levelset's Alex Dunn on Why GCs Are 2x More Likely Than Subs to Get Paid On Time

Fieldwire — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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 are slow in construction and learned of ways to speed them up. Listen to find out.

The Importance of Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness in Construction

Fieldwire — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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 learn how to identify signs of distress in your field crews and colleagues.

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

Fieldwire — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:13:28 -0700

'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’s been working as a Building Operator at Brookfield Place, the second tallest building (by a fraction) in all of Alberta. Tune in to hear more about Martin’s story...

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

Fieldwire — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:49:23 -0700

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'

Fieldwire — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:57:54 -0700

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 dream come true" in our latest podcast episode with Fieldwire's founders.

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

Fieldwire — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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

Fieldwire — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0700

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 tradition.

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

Fieldwire — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0700

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 results. Listen now.

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

Fieldwire — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:30:00 -0700

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're in.

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

Fieldwire — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0700

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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

Fieldwire — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:30:00 -0700

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 they uncover? Listen to find out.

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

Fieldwire — Tue, 12 May 2020 19:10:00 -0700

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 this means for specialty subcontractors specifically. Panelists include David Bretherton, CEO at Apache Industrial Services, David Allen, VP at Ford Audio Video, and James McQuaid, Director of Systems and Productivity at Errigal.

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

Fieldwire — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:05:00 -0700

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.

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

Fieldwire — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:45:00 -0700

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 leaders from construction companies still working through stay-at-home orders. Speakers include Timothy Croke, VP, Tishman; Nathan Howat, President, Blue Mountain Electric; Tyler Bashlor, Owner, Strategic Building Services; Yves Frinault (host), CEO, Fieldwire.

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

Fieldwire — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:10:00 -0700

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

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

Fieldwire — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:00:00 -0700

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

Welcome to From the Ground Up

Fieldwire — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0800

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 starting a new podcast – From the Ground Up – to create a place for the world’s builders to tell their stories. Each week, I’ll chat with leaders from top commercial construction companies to hear about their inspiring projects, the challenges they’re facing to get them done, and how it feels to see the final product of their hard work. So go ahead and hit the subscribe button in Apple podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss the first episode when it drops in March.