Oct 26, 202614 min
Movember's Mitch Hermansen returns to The Builders' Bench with host Craig Larkins to talk about the 2026 campaign, getting your crew involved and making a "Growmitment" that counts. With VRCA members raising $85,728...
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The Builders' Bench
Hosted by Craig Larkins · news · EN-CA
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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.
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What is The Builders' Bench about?
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.
Who hosts The Builders' Bench?
The Builders' Bench is hosted by Craig Larkins. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
What has The Builders' Bench covered recently?
Recent episodes include "EP44: More Than a Mo: Construction's Challenge for 2026" (26 October 2026, 14 minutes), "EP43: Construction Update: The BC Election and Prompt Payment" (7 October 2026, 20 minutes), and "EP42: Show Me the ROI: Is Construction AI Actually Working?" (1 October 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does The Builders' Bench publish?
The Builders' Bench publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 42 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Builders' Bench?
Booking probability for The Builders' Bench is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Builders' Bench requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Builders' Bench's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Builders' Bench?
The strongest fits for The Builders' Bench are Commercial Building Construction and Home Building. The Builders' Bench has a news audience.
About the host
Craig Larkins hosts The Builders' Bench, a news podcast with 42 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 7, 202620 minThe provincial election has been called, and B.C.'s construction industry is watching closely. What does the election mean for contractors, projects and investment across the province? What happens to the Construction...
Oct 1, 202615 minConstruction 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...
Sep 21, 202615 minIn this episode of The Builders' Bench, host Craig Larkins and Shams Hirani, President, Sandler by EleWin Consulting, break down the buyer-seller dance, the difference between sales and business development, and the...
Sep 4, 202614 minTariffs are rising, counter-tariffs are coming and construction is caught in the middle. Host Craig Larkins sits down with Canadian Construction Association President Rod Gilbert for an update from Ottawa on what the...
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Aug 26, 202618 minMunicipal elections may not receive the same attention as federal or provincial campaigns, but the decisions made at city hall directly affect what gets built, how long it takes and what it costs. Host Craig Larkins...
Aug 20, 20269 minWhat happens when you combine the best parts of a construction tradeshow with the energy of a festival? You get BUILDFest. Host Craig Larkins sits down with VRCA Member Experience Manager Erin Wormald for a preview of...
Aug 19, 202616 minOn this episode of the Builders' Bench, Craig Larkins catches up with Carly Steiman, founder of the Tradeswomen Calendar and Tradeswomen Exhibit, to look back at the impact so far and, more importantly, look ahead to...
Aug 12, 202615 minWhat will a day on a construction project look like in 2030? In Episode 2 of our Construction AI Reality Check series, we fast-forward to 2030 and imagine what happens when AI becomes part of the everyday project team...
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EP35: Construction's AI Reality Check
Jul 29, 202618 minAI is everywhere. Every conference. Every LinkedIn post. Every software demo. But beyond the headlines and hype, what does AI actually mean for construction? We're sitting down with industry experts to have honest...
Jun 2, 202614 minIn this episode of The Builders' Bench, Craig Larkins sits down to discuss new supports now available for tradespeople living with chronic pain, including the new confidential text support line and Pain BC's Trades and...
May 6, 20267 minMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and in construction, this conversation is shifting from awareness to action. On this episode of The Builders' Bench, Craig Larkins sits down with Rose Olsen from the Tailgate Toolkit...
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Apr 23, 202623 minB.C.'s Budget 2026 is out. The latest BCCA Stat Pack and industry survey are in. And the picture for construction in BC is anything but simple. In this episode of the Builders' Bench, Craig Larkins sits down with BCCA...
Apr 8, 20269 minHost Craig Larkins sits down with VRCA President Jeannine Martin to break down what makes the VRCA Awards of Excellence such a defining moment for the industry. From new award categories to the stories behind the...
Mar 25, 202618 minIn this rapid-fire edition of The Builders' Bench, we break down the latest from Ottawa and Victoria, from majority ambitions and byelections to new procurement legislation, credit downgrades, and job losses. Take a...
Mar 20, 202612 minIn this episode of The Builders' Bench , Host Craig Larkins sits down with Angelo Suntres, founder of The Human Side of Construction , to explore what it takes to build strong, high-performing teams in today's industry...
Feb 24, 202655 minRecorded live at BUILDEX on February 11, 2026 Federal uncertainty. Provincial ambition. Municipal power. This live Builders' Bench conversation dives into the policies and political shifts shaping construction right...
Feb 10, 202615 minThe budget is big. The numbers are louder. But what do they actually mean for construction? On the latest episode of The Builders' Bench , host Craig Larkins sits down with Louis-Philippe Champagne from the Canadian...
Jan 21, 202616 minIn this week's episode, we explore the incredible potential of prefab to transform the industry and tackle the housing shortage. Craig Larkins sits down with Craig Mitchell, Partner and Project Manager at 720 Modular...
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Craig Mitchell
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Duncan Williams
President & CEO, Construction Association of Nova Scotia
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Shams Hirani
Sandler by EleWin Consulting
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Rod Gilbert
Canadian Construction Association
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