Beyond Prequalification
Beyond Prequalification
Podcast Description
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.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on essential themes related to contractor management and construction safety, including episodes on fall protection strategies, data-driven inspection methods, and effective mentorship practices. Specific episodes delve into topics like how NOVO Construction evaluates subcontractor risk and the impact of quality-driven inspections on job site conditions.
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.
How prepared is your organization for the growing risks associated with lithium-ion batteries?
In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, David Tibbetts, CSP, sits down with Miki Alroy, Founder of Commonwealth Risk Management Group and President of the ASSP Greater Boston Chapter, to discuss why lithium-ion battery safety has become one of the construction industry's most important emerging risks.
Drawing from his experience in hazardous materials response, environmental remediation, and construction safety, Miki explains what causes thermal runaway, why traditional fire protection methods often fall short, and the practical steps organizations can take to reduce risk before an incident occurs. From charging and storage practices to inspections, emergency planning, and battery procurement, the conversation explores how companies can build safer systems without adding unnecessary complexity.
Whether you're an owner, general contractor, safety leader, or trade partner, this episode offers practical guidance on identifying lithium-ion battery risks, strengthening emergency preparedness, and building proactive safety programs that keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.
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