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.

Recognized by Fortune and Glassdoor as one of the best places to work, Power Design isn't your average electrical shop. Fieldwire's Javed Singha spoke with the company's Construction Technology Program Manager, Brad Moore, to learn what it takes to build great culture in construction. Listen to find out.

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.

Fieldwire's CEO, Yves Frinault, speaks to the CEO of an electrical contracting firm about managing stakeholder relationships and monitoring employee health as jobsites begin to reopen in NYC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We may be heading to a complete shutdown of the country for an extended period of time. Construction is a cash-intensive industry. Can it afford to shut down its activity? What will happen to many contractors if they have to shut down for more than 30 days? Fieldwire's CEO Yves Frinault talked about this with Tim Pickett, president and owner of Encompass AV, a subcontractor in Chicago. He had some hard truths for us.

For contractors, right now is about survival. If you’re a construction professional, you’re likely asking yourself, "How do I protect my employees’ health and finances — and still keep my projects afloat?" Hear from industry experts in this Virtual Town Hall and get the answers you need to navigate the current environment. Panelists include: Yves Frinault, Founder and CEO, Fieldwire Mandi Kime, CHST, Director of Safety, AGC of Washington Tim Pickett, President, Encompass AV J.D. Ahearn, Sr. Project Manager, XL Construction

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.