Join Matt Buzzetta, Safety Director at NOVO Construction, for a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the Bay Area’s leading GCs uses Highwire to understand subcontractor risk and build a stronger safety culture.

Matt shares a unique perspective as both a Highwire contractor and hiring client, offering insights into how Safety Scores are evaluated by safety and prequalification teams. You’ll learn how NOVO uses both lagging and leading indicators to make informed decisions, and how they are working with their subs to improve safety outcomes across their projects.

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Highwire’s Chief Safety Officer, David Tibbetts talks with Mike Hennebery, Vice President of EH&S at Torcon, about building inspection programs that do more than check a box. They explore how thoughtful, quality-driven inspections can improve jobsite conditions, uncover meaningful trends, and drive faster hazard correction.

Mike shares lessons from his 30+ years in construction safety, discussing how data can shape internal improvements and build stronger trade contractor relationships. He explains why the value of an inspection program isn’t measured by the number of inspections but by how you use the insights to protect workers and improve project outcomes.

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Join Highwire’s Chief Safety Officer, David Tibbetts, as he speaks with Jason Edic, VP of Risk Management at Lee Kennedy, and Ryan Rohleder, Director of EHS at Fortis Construction. Together, they explore why falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction and what it takes to change that.

You’ll hear honest stories from the field, strategies for spotting and addressing fall risks, and insights on building a culture that empowers teams, drives accountability, and challenges complacency.

Whether you're a safety professional, contractor, or executive, this episode offers practical takeaways for eliminating fall risks and making safety a non-negotiable.

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In this kickoff episode, hosts Dave Tibbetts, Chief Safety Officer, and Shayne Gaffney, VP of Product and Engineering at Highwire, introduce the Beyond Prequalification podcast. They share their personal journeys into construction, safety, and tech, and explain why prequalification must evolve into a continuous, insight-driven process focused on Contractor Success.

The hosts also preview future topics like AI, inspection strategies, and common contractor pitfalls, and invite listeners to join the conversation.

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