From the Ground Up

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.

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.

'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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.