The Builders' Bench
The Builders' Bench
Podcast Description
Hosted by VRCA's Director of Advocacy, Craig Larkins, and presented in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA), The Builders’ Bench takes inspiration from the front bench in parliament. Pull up a seat as industry leaders, policy experts, and political insiders cut through the noise and break down the promises and policies shaping our industry.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to the construction industry's impact on politics, focusing on topics like federal election campaigning, trade training, and major industry policies. Episodes analyze recent election announcements and their implications for sectors like housing and infrastructure, such as the breakdown of political promises in Episode 1 and local perspectives from Episode 2.
The Builders’ Bench – Take a seat on the bench – where construction conversations happen is VRCA’s official podcast – a powerful platform that gives voice to the people and policies shaping construction.
Hosted by Craig Larkins, VRCA’s Director of Advocacy, The Builders’ Bench takes inspiration from the front bench in parliament – where ideas are debated, issues are challenged, and real change begins.
Each episode brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to cut through the noise and talk about what really matters — from workforce and permitting challenges to procurement, policy, and the future of nation building.
Construction companies are investing in AI, but is it delivering real value or just adding another expensive tool to the tech stack?
In this episode of The Builders’ Bench, host Craig Larkins sits down with Nimrat Pahwa to separate AI hype from measurable results. They explore where AI is saving time and money, why some investments fail, what contractors should measure and the questions leaders need to ask before signing the cheque.
Because when the pitch is over, one question remains: Can you prove the ROI?
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