The SiteVisit

Send us Fan Mail We bring Gordon Yeh on the show to discuss the story of Alliance Partners from the early days to where they are today: a growing and successful boutique real estate development firm with exciting projects all accross Western Canada. We dive into the start of the business and the journey that Gordon has been on in building the business. We discuss the momentum behind his brand and...

Send us Fan Mail We chat with Ryan Vandelft about his career journey and the growth of Ryzer from a small business to a large scale construction firm serving clients across North America. We discuss the importance of people, culture and a strategic plan in driving sustainable growth. This is a great episode that shares insight on what it takes to build both scale and specialization in the construc...

Send us Fan Mail Bryan Reid, President of Kindred Construction. Bryan shares the journey of Kindred from humble beginnings to a diversified construction company with over 100 staff and high profile projects all across Western Canada.  This episode is filled with exciting stories and the history of how Kindred became who they are today: a diversified and growing family construction business. We cha...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is filled with exciting stories and lessons for anyone looking at working and building a career in construction. We speak with Colin Toop about his career from an early age, to a business owner, to today as a project manager for a large-scaled contractor. Throughout the conversation we share where the industry is heading and how passion and hard work can create opport...

Send us Fan Mail On the show, we chat with Brandon regarding the growth and momentum of Bold Construction over the past 10 years. We talk about how culture, values and a commitment to relationships has been crucial to Bold’s growth and success. Shaping everything from what clients they work with and which employees they hire. We dive into the values and mission that define Bold and impact their pr...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Stephen Branch, President of Metric Modular. Founded in 1977 and based out of Agassiz BC, Metric Modular is one of North America's largest commercial modular construction companies bringing innovation and quality to every project. Today Metric Modular specializes in multi-family affordable and market housing, student accommodation and education...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Kyle Davis, Business Development Manager from Matchbox Consulting. MatchBox is a strategic recruitment and professional services firm that specializes in attracting top talent and delivering comprehensive recruitment solutions in the fields of, Construction, Engineering, Finance.  IT & Technology. Based out of Vancouver, they are a true leader in...

Send us Fan Mail Based out of Edmonton Alberta,  Mod Panel Solutions is an offsite construction building envelope product manufacturer.  Mod-Panel works with some of the largest General Contractors and Builders in Canada such as PCL, ElisDon, Synergy Projects and Bird to help transform the way building envelopes are produced and installed.  On the show, we talk with Keith about the advancement of...

Send us Fan Mail Schreyer Construction has been building beautiful homes and projects for over 25 years in Whistler, British Columbia, one of Canada’s most beautiful and popular recreational destinations. Known for their quality and commitment to customer care the business has been able to earn a reputation aligned with quality and customization. Allowing each build and each project to be unique. ...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Justin and Zack about the culture and process behind Caliber. We discuss how Caliber as a company has been able to build a culture and community that supports innovation, quality, and speed. And how this culture has propelled their growth and success. Throughout the episode, We speak with Zack and Justin about how they were able to build a culture an...

Send us Fan Mail Clearview has over 50+ staff, and 17+pieces  of heavy equipment working on some of the most high profile projects in Western Canada. From East Saskatchewan to the remote parts of the NorthWest Territories, Clearview is counted on to deconstruct some of the most technical and challenging projects in the industry. Since 2006 Clearview has deconstructed over 500 projects, from large...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s podcast, we speak with William about how technology has the ability to impact safety within construction. We dive into William’s career and journey, as well as his role at Fusion and his experience implementing technology into safety.  We discuss how William has been able to adopt technology into his role, and the process and procedures he used to get there. We speak wi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we dive into the rise of Lacey construction and discuss the amazing 422% growth in Gross Revenue from 2012. We discuss with Erik and Lisa how the company has been able to secure this growth while maintaining its Corporate Culture that makes Lacey special. Today Lacey has a team of around 50 staff. From Project Managers to carpenters to equipment operators. On the...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Jesse Unke about what makes Ram special in the market today and how their people-focused approach to construction consulting has created a unique culture within their organization. We discuss with Jesse some of the popular construction delivery methods seen today on Infrastructure Projects. And some of the trends in construction that are becoming pop...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Brad and Riley about the growth of their company and the recent transition as business owners. We speak about their company culture, operations and how relationships are so important to everything they do. We dig into the challenges of being a small business owner and the opportunities available in the trade market.  This is a great episode to learn...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Site Visit, we discuss the importance of technology in the construction sector. How to select it, use it, and onboard it. We speak with Karl and his diverse background in construction and how his passion for construction technology pushed him to start Blue Collar Labs. This is a great episode to learn about how to select the right software for your construct...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Site Visit, we discuss the importance of company culture and how it impacts operations, customer service, and growth. We sit down with Shannon & Rob Mitchell from Pit Stop Portables and discuss how a unique company culture has become a competitive advantage. We review Pit Stop’s recent acquisition strategy and how purchasing 12 companies in 14 years has...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Shane about new regulations,  upcoming changes in sub trade payments, and new ways to introduce technology into smart buildings. We discuss how Landa Global has become a leader in constructing innovative buildings that are designed for experience.  the current status of field management today. We discuss how the job site has adapted over the years an...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Cam about the current status of field management today. We discuss how the job site has adapted over the years and how people on site communicate in a new way today. We dive into the different types of generations found on a job site and the challenge in adopting new technology.  Throughout the episode, we review Cam’s unique experience from growing...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we speak with Tyler regarding how a Family Business works in Construction. From growth, succession, and structure: we dig into what drives success. Tyler shares his experience working in a family business and growing from the frontlines to the boardroom. We dig into what makes a family business work and how to scale from a small operation to an established business...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak internally about the impact that the Generational Gap has on the  Construction Sector. We break down the different generation types and the personalities of the different demographics. Construction is all about people and teams.  Our conversation aims to help unpack and discuss what motivates and connects with different generations so that construction te...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we discuss the exciting story of Colony Construction and their culture driven approach to construction. We speak with Jesse about his history with the firm and the process of purchasing the company and setting the course to be a construction company that is “Building Happiness.”  Throughout the conversation we discuss the importance of being lean, people focused a...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff shares practical advice and powerful stories in how to implement change in construction that can take a business to the next level. Construction moves fast, but change does not always follow.  The industry is often slow to introduce new technology and processes. Some believe that the reason for this is often the difficulty companies have in introducing new ideas into an alrea...

Send us Fan Mail Ben shares the story of Big Rock, and how it has grown from a 2-Employee company in 2015, to over 30+ guys and multiple projects across Western Canada.   From practical advice to powerful stories, this is an episode to share what it is like to build a construction business from the ground up.  Growing and starting a construction business is hard work. It takes time, relationships,...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin shares the value of relationships, and how it has shaped his business as a specialty contractor. We hear the word “relationships” thrown around every day in business. Everyone knows they are important, but what do they actually mean? On this episode, Kevin Swenson, Owner of System One, shares valuable insights regarding how relationships have shaped his business into one of...