How do trust and leadership influence performance in construction? In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, David Tibbetts, CSP, sits down with Tony Iannessa, Founder and CEO, and Chris Farrington, President, both of BIG Construction, to explore their career journeys and the values shaping BIG’s growth in the Chicago market. Tony and Chris discuss how early experiences in the trades shaped their leadership philosophies and why BIG focuses on long-term relationships rather than transactiona...
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How do trust and leadership influence performance in construction? In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, David Tibbetts, CSP, sits down with Tony Iannessa, Founder and CEO, and Chris Farrington, President, both of BIG Construction, to explore their career journeys and the values shaping BIG’s growth in the Chicago market. Tony and Chris discuss how early experiences in the trades shaped their leadership philosophies and why BIG focuses on long-term relationships rather than transactiona...
Gardner Builders: A Human Approach to Construction
Beyond Prequalification
33 minutes
1 month ago
Gardner Builders: A Human Approach to Construction
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 me...
Beyond Prequalification
How do trust and leadership influence performance in construction? In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, David Tibbetts, CSP, sits down with Tony Iannessa, Founder and CEO, and Chris Farrington, President, both of BIG Construction, to explore their career journeys and the values shaping BIG’s growth in the Chicago market. Tony and Chris discuss how early experiences in the trades shaped their leadership philosophies and why BIG focuses on long-term relationships rather than transactiona...
