James Faulkner

The SiteVisit

Business EN ↓ 203 episodes

Leadership in construction with perspective from the job site. A podcast dedicated to the Construction industry. Construction professionals, General Contractors, Sub trade Contractors, and Specialty Contractors audiences will be engaged by the discussions between the hosts and their guests on topics and stories. Hosted James Faulkner ( CEO/Founder - SiteMax Systems ).

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James Faulkner

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The Truth About Trades: Leadership, Education & Advocacy with Donna Grant, President of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association | EP78 21.03.2023 1:50:40

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, James and Christian are joined by Donna Grant, President of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). Their wide-ranging conversation highlights everything from education around small business ownership and the financial upside of a career in construction to supporting individuals in the trades who struggle with traditional learning methods, somethin...

Building High-Performing Contracting Teams with Curt Janzen, Co-Owner & CEO of Beyond Group | EP77 14.03.2023 1:00:06

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, James and Christian are joined by Curt Janzen, Co-Owner & CEO of Beyond Group, to discuss building high-performing teams. Curt shares his background story growing up in a construction family, his experience working for a home builder and how he and his brother-in-law started Beyond Group. They discuss the importance of culture in building a high-performing tea...

Building Canada's Fastest Growing Company with Joshua Gaglardi, Founder & President of Orion Construction | EP76 28.02.2023 1:11:30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, James and Christian are joined by Joshua Gaglardi, the Founder & President of Orion Construction. In just four years, Orion has grown from a team of 4 to over 40 and was recently recognized as the fastest-growing company in Canada . The trio covers a wide range of topics, beginning with Josh's involvement in bringing a new Junior B hockey team to Port Coq...

Buildex 2023 D1E1 | Labor Shortage, Women in Construction and Industry Messaging with Olivia Olczak Day (Day Media) | EP66 18.02.2023 34:02

Send us Fan Mail Day 1 Episode 1 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Olivia Olczak Day from Day Media Consulting. They discuss the ongoing labor shortage in construction and how it's affecting the industry's ability to meet demands for growth. They also share their insights on how the industry can attract more women, and wh...

Buildex 2023 D1E2 | Accountability, Avoiding Rework and Finding Purpose in Construction with Daniel Loney, Owner of Excelsior Measuring | EP67 18.02.2023 31:24

Send us Fan Mail Day 1 Episode 2 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Daniel Loney from Excelsior Measuring. Together, they delve into two critical, yet very different, issues facing the construction industry today: the high rate of errors on job sites and a culture of purposelessness that has pushed younger workers out of the workfo...

Buildex 2023 D1E3 | Workforce Insights and Placement in Construction Trades with Marlo van den Brink (Aerotek) | EP68 18.02.2023 34:48

Send us Fan Mail Day 1 Episode 3 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Marlo van den Brink from Aerotek, who specializes in placement for Construction Trades. The trio explores the world of construction trades and workforce placement, discussing the latest insights and trends. Drawing on their extensive knowledge and experience in the...

Buildex 2023 D1E4 | Contractor Tips for Growth, Technology Adoption and Professional Development with Jason Carton, Co-Owner at Hyland Landscapes | EP69 18.02.2023 29:52

Send us Fan Mail Day 1 Episode 4 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Jason Carton from Hyland Landscapes. Together, they discuss contractor tips for growth, technology adoption, and professional development in the construction industry. Through their insights and experiences, they cover key strategies and tools that can help contrac...

Buildex 2023 D1E5 | BD Strategies to win Better Work in Construction with Enoque Panzo, Co-Founder & CEO at Kiese Technologies | EP70 18.02.2023 29:24

Send us Fan Mail Day 1 Episode 5 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Enoque Panzo from Kiese Technologies. They discuss effective business development strategies for winning better work in the construction industry. They draw on their experience to offer practical tips for contractors looking to grow their business and improve their...

Buildex 2023 D1E6 | Utilizing Jobsite Cameras for Data, Compliance and Project Management with Carrie Hunter, VP Business Development at Sensera Systems | EP71 18.02.2023 28:20

Send us Fan Mail Day 1 Episode 6 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Carrie Hunter from Sensera Systems. They discuss utilizing jobsite cameras for data collection, compliance, and project management in construction. Carrie explains how cameras can help contractors improve safety, project management, and collaboration while staying c...

Buildex 2023 D2E1 | Mental Health, Mentorship, Politics and Messaging in Construction with Jordan Bateman, VP Communications & Marketing at ICBA | EP72 18.02.2023 1:25:12

Send us Fan Mail Day 2 Episode 1 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Jordan Bateman from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association. They discuss, in one of the most powerful long-form discussions on the podcast to date, the importance of mental health and mentorship in the construction industry. They share their perspecti...

Buildex 2023 D2E2 | Supply Chain Conversations around FF&E's with David Bouwman (Midland Appliance) | EP73 18.02.2023 38:24

Send us Fan Mail Day 2 Episode 2 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by David (Dave) Bouwman, from Midland Appliance. The trio begins their conversation by touching on Dave’s successful music career as a member of the pop sensation Soul Decision. They then turn the discussion to the delivery of high-end appliances to custom homes and mu...

Buildex 2023 D2E3 | AI Applications in Construction Robotics, Documentation Review & Design with Russell Hixson, Editor at SiteNews | EP74 18.02.2023 45:32

Send us Fan Mail Day 2 Episode 3 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James and Christian are joined by Russell Hixson from SiteNews. They quickly jump into the fascinating world of AI and machine learning in construction, particularly as it relates to robotics applications. They discuss the latest advancements in this field, including how critical contract and docume...

Buildex 2023 D2E4 | Construction Marketing & Networking and Using LinkedIn to Drive Results with Sanjeev Dhillon, Director of Member & Stakeholder Engagement at ICBA | EP75 18.02.2023 53:58

Send us Fan Mail Day 2 Episode 4 | In this episode, live from the tradeshow floor at Buildex 2023, James, Christian and Andrew are joined by Sanjeev Dhillon from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association. They explore the importance of building a strong professional network in the construction industry and how leveraging LinkedIn can help strengthen that network and deliver results fo...

The Power of Groundbreaking Pre-Construction Software with Steve Dell'Orto (ConCntric) | EP65 02.02.2023 55:16

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, James and Christian are joined by Steve Dell'Orto, the founder of ConCntric, pre-construction software for the modern builder. Steve brings over 26 years of construction experience to the table, most recently as an Executive Officer at Clark Construction, a major general contractor in the US. We discuss his passion for projects and structures of all types and...

Re-thinking Waste Management Beyond Junk Removal with Barry Hartman (505-Junk) | EP64 27.01.2023 1:05:23

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, James and Christian are joined by Barry Hartman, Co-Founder and CEO of 505-Junk. Fresh off two years of incredible growth, being named to the Globe and Mail's Top Growing Companies list and personally awarded top 40 under 40 by BIV, Barry is quick to return to his roots and the 505 origin story with Co-Founder Scott Foran. As a professional snowboarder, Barry...

Construction Opportunities and Insights for 2023 with guest contributor SiteNews' Editor Russell Hixson | EP63 19.01.2023 1:08:05

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, James and Christian are joined by Russell Hixson, Editor at SiteNews, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry in 2023. The guys delve into permitting process and how municipalities are working to speed them up. Russell shares his insights on the latest initiatives being implemented to streamline the permitting process and what...

Chris Gardner (ICBA): Coastal GasLink Attack 100k Reward, Mental Health in Construction and an NFL Infused Gala | EP62 20.12.2022 1:12:30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chris Gardner from the ICBA (Independent Contractors and Businesses Association) joins James and Christian to discuss several key industry initiatives. They waste no time diving into the ICBA’s recently announced $100,000.00 reward for an attack at the Coastal GasLink LNG worksite near Houston, BC, in February 2022. They then slow things down to dig into the curr...

A Better Customer Experience in Construction, Michelin Stars and Boxing with Ryan O'Shea (Miracon Development) | EP61 15.12.2022 1:03:44

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan O'Shea from Miracon Development joins James and Christian to discuss delivering a better customer experience in Construction, from shovel to keys. Their conversation digs deep into the influence behind his drive to "Pursue Excellence" and "Create a Memorable Experience", which stems from a bucket list trip to Thomas Keller's The...

Concrete Scanning, GPR, Land Surveys and Utility Locates with Joseph Salazar (GeoRadar Group) | EP60 01.12.2022 1:04:00

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joseph “Geo Joe” Salazar from the GeoRadar Group joins James and Christian to discuss everything underground and within. Their conversation covers it all, from pre-construction land surveys and utility locates to concrete scanning and coring, growing up in Lancashire, terrible pronunciation of words, tangents on GPR (Ground-Penetrating Radar) and a ski season in W...

Contractor Startup Tips, Marketing and an Email Newsletter for Construction with Andrew Hansen (SitePartners) | EP59 15.11.2022 1:14:40

Send us Fan Mail Andrew is the Founder and CEO of SitePartners, where he drives the vision and strategic direction of the firm, impacting all areas of the business from creative to strategy. He understands the industrial market and how to drive results. His unique perspective from working on-site in the natural resources and construction sectors and as an account executive at a leading marketing a...

Acquiring Contracting Companies and Building an International Construction Business with Milan Mann (BM Group) | EP58 03.11.2022 1:16:32

Send us Fan Mail Milan Mann is the President of Real Estate and Construction at the BM Group of Companies, a family-owned portfolio of 16 businesses, supported by a team of over 400 and headquartered in British Columbia with offices in Seattle, Portland, Toronto and New Delhi. Raised in the construction industry, Milan strives to embody BMG’s core values of Quality, Integrity and Legacy. While mai...

Labor market deep-dive, where do things go from here? 27.05.2022 1:01:50

Send us Fan Mail Pod 2 of ‘22, back at it! James and Christian are joined by John Reid, Co-Founder of Faber Connect, another regular on the show and industry pro when it comes to all things of labor. We “dovetail” (word of the day) on Episode #56 and dive into two key construction markets in British Columbia, Canada and Texas. Over the past 5 years, John has been hyper-focused on building a soluti...

Workforce & Lack Thereof, Where Are All the People? 13.05.2022 1:16:00

Send us Fan Mail The Site Visit is back…again! After a one-year hiatus, James and Christian recap the happenings of the past 18 months in the Construction industry and at SiteMax. With ever-changing market conditions, a new-looking labor force and an approach to Construction work in general, there is no shortage of relevant talking points in this conversation. For this episode, the guys are in the...

Roundtable #8 - Hybrid workplaces, in-person events & growing a network on LinkedIn 06.04.2021 1:02:33

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Roundtable #7 - Mentorship & Coaching in Construction 30.03.2021 1:03:42