Episodios

  • Episode 9: From Job Sites to Stadium Lights
    Dec 30 2025

    Cam and Jeff explore the crossover between construction and sport, sharing thoughts on earthworks, stadium builds, and the logistics behind large-scale venues.

    From watching fields and stadiums come together to revisiting early ideas for a new Whitecaps stadium, the conversation highlights how design, location, and long-term planning shape fan experiences.

    They also discuss recent BC Place improvements ahead of FIFA and what it takes to adapt existing infrastructure for global events, all through the lens of real-world construction experience.

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    37 m
  • Episode 8: The Construction Conversation: Waste, Innovation & Real-World Jobsite Stories
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode, Cam sits down with Scott Foran for a wide-ranging conversation about waste management, recycling in construction, jobsite logistics, and the realities of building in a tight city like Vancouver.

    From thousands of discarded ratchet straps to placing booms, tower cranes, and chaotic downtown sites, they dive into the stories, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry today.

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    51 m
  • On Location & In the Dirt: Efficiencies, Tech & Mic-Holding Muscles
    Jul 23 2025

    Cam and Jeff are back — this time recording on location and holding mics like pros (or at least trying to). The duo dives into real talk on field-level efficiencies, tech in construction (hello, dusty robots!), and how standardization vs. flexibility plays out on site.

    They reflect on the fine line between office goals and field realities, explore new tools, and share laughs about holding mics, missed deliveries, and lessons from past projects. A casual, honest catch-up packed with insights from the trenches.

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    28 m
  • Episode 6: Cranes, Careers, and Construction!
    Jun 5 2025

    Join hosts Cam and Jeff as they dive into construction career progression, sharing insights on advancing from apprentice to project manager and beyond.

    This episode features updates on major BC infrastructure projects including the Broadway subway tunnel boring machines and Pattullo Bridge construction.

    The duo discusses the importance of "putting in the hard yards," gaining field experience, and finding your path in the diverse construction industry. Plus, a fun historical tidbit about tilt-up construction dating back to 1908!

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    35 m
  • Episode 5: Born Into the Trade – Clint’s Journey in Rebar & Construction
    Mar 3 2025

    This week, we sit down with Clint Shelefontiuk from Cobra Rebar, who was "basically born and brought up into the business." From his early days in construction to his favorite projects over the years, Clint shares his journey and insights from working in the industry.

    At The Construction Dirt Podcast, we’re all about learning from the people who help shape the built world around us. Tune in for another great conversation with a true industry pro!

    #ConstructionDirtPodcast #Episode5 #Rebar #BuildingTheFuture #ConstructionStories

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    40 m
  • Episode 4: Building Strong - Concrete Quality and Industry Insights with Joe Melo
    Jan 7 2025

    We’re thrilled to welcome our first guest on The Construction Dirt Podcast—Joe Melo from Platinum Concrete! This episode is packed with insights into the importance of top-notch concrete quality, the challenges of ensuring structural integrity, and even some stories about returning loads of wet concrete to get things just right.

    Join Cam, Jeff, and John as they uncover the many layers of the construction industry, one story at a time. Don’t miss it!

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    43 m
  • Episode 3: From the Ground Up: Inside the Site Superintendent's World and Jeff's Path at RAM
    Nov 6 2024

    Welcome to the third podcast of The Construction Dirt where the hosts dive deep into one of the most important roles in construction, the challenging role of a site superintendent.

    They also go back in time when Jeff had an all round experience working at RAM in almost all the major roles, as his dad had said 'You need to know how to do everything just in case you have to do it on your own!', and find out what his favorite role was!

    Join us on this journey as we uncover some field level stories and get into a short rabbit hole of how old concrete is!"

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    49 m
  • Episode 2: Navigating Tough Decisions, Exploring the Future of EVs, and Solving the Chip Bag Mystery"
    Oct 7 2024

    Welcome to the second podcast of The Construction Dirt where we discuss how the construction industry is not always a walk in the park, it has its tough days where tough decisions need to be made and some tough conversations are a must..

    In this episode, we also go down the rabbit hole of electric cars! Go down the spiral with Cam and Jeff as they discuss what the future of electric cars looks like and how Tesla is pumping all its gears to provide infrastructure for building charging stations. They also solve the mystery of last podcast's rabbit hole of why the chips in chip bags don't go stale!

    Tune in to listen to this and more!"

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    48 m
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