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Beyond Prequalification
Beyond Prequalification explores the tools, strategies, and real-world stories that are shaping the future of contractor management and construction safety. Hosted by industry leaders at Highwire, each episode dives deep into conversations with top EHS professionals, general contractors, and safety innovators who are driving progress across job sites and organizations. From fall protection and serious injury prevention to mentorship, data-driven inspections, and wrap-up programs, Beyond Prequalification delivers practical insights that help contractors and owners elevate performance, reduce risk, and build stronger partnerships. Whether you’re a safety manager, project executive, or construction leader, this podcast offers the actionable knowledge you need to stay ahead.
Beyond Prequalification
Gardner Builders: A Human Approach to Construction
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What does it look like when a general contractor places relationships and hospitality at the core of project delivery?
In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, David Tibbetts, CSP, interviews Barry Stoffel of Gardner Builders to explore how a “green and growing” mindset promotes people-first construction.
Barry shares his career journey, from childhood curiosity to leading with empathy at Gardner. He discusses why "safety is empathy,” how language influences company culture, and what it means to be comfortable with discomfort. You’ll learn how Gardner Builders ensures successful project execution across different markets and how they strategically expand into new industries without sacrificing their culture.
Whether you’re involved in safety, operations, or executive leadership, this episode provides clear, practical ways to “see the human” in every project.
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