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Finance at the JobsiteHow Trimble’s Patrick Allen Sees the Future of Construction Tech: Connected Platforms, AI, and the New Competitive EdgePatrick Allen, a 17-year Trimble veteran and leader of the U.S. New Logo AEC sales organization, joins Finance at the Jobsite to break down where construction technology is heading — and why the next 12–24 months will redefine how contractors operate.Patrick shares stories from two decades helping contractors transform their workflows, including:How connected construction eliminates silos and delivers real-time job cost visibilityWhy SMB contractors (under $10M) are now adopting tech faster than everThe biggest misconceptions owners still have about ERPsHow AI is about to reshape bill...
2025-12-0851 minFinance at the JobsiteSurety Secrets Every Contractor Should Know — Margie Morris, CCIFP on Bonding, Growth, ESOPs & Contractor RiskIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi sits down with Margie Morris, CCIFP — a respected surety advisor and partner at Guignard Company — who has spent her entire career helping contractors grow safely, strategically, and sustainably. Margie shares wisdom earned from decades in the industry — from underwriting at Travelers and Reliance, to advising contractors on bonding, financial strength, continuity planning, and major transitions like ESOPs and private equity.If you’re a CFO, controller, estimator, project executive, or owner in construction, this conversation will shift how you think about risk, bonding capacity, and financial discipline.Why...
2025-12-0437 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom Earthwork to AI: Mark Schwab on Building CivilTakeoff.ai & Fixing Construction’s Estimating BottleneckIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi sits down with Mark Schwab, CEO & founder of CivilTakeoff.ai and operations leader at Elite Earthworks. Mark shares his unlikely journey from studying cinematography to becoming a construction tech founder — and why grading contractors desperately need better estimating and takeoff workflows.Drawing from his firsthand experience in HR, payroll, dispatch, job costing, equipment reporting, and IT, Mark explains why contractors misunderstand reporting, where finance teams struggle, and why estimating is still one of the most painfully manual parts of construction.We dive deep into:Ho...
2025-12-0234 minFinance at the JobsiteThe Human Side of Construction Tech & Change Management — with Victor SturgisIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, we dive deep into the human side of construction technology — why tools succeed, why they fail, and what construction finance leaders can do to make change actually work.Our guest, Victor Sturgis of First Rule Contract Manager, brings a rare blend of tax, construction advisory, and startup experience. From leading long-term contract calculations for major GCs to transforming how teams adopt technology, Victor shares some of the most practical leadership insights in the industry.You’ll learn:🔹 Why “all friction is good friction” in accounting, project tea...
2025-11-2541 minFinance at the JobsiteConstruction Tax Blind Spots, WIP Discipline & Smart Entity Choices — with Dan Kraft, CPA (Dean Dorton)In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi sits down with Dan Kraft, CPA, Tax Director at Dean Dorton and a nationally recognized expert in flow-through taxation across the construction, real-estate, and manufacturing sectors.Dan brings a rare blend of deep tax knowledge and genuine people-first communication. Known for breaking down complex tax concepts into plain English, he supports contractors, subcontractors, and multi-entity organizations in navigating an ever-changing tax landscape.Drawing on 20+ years in construction finance, Dan shares:From early days working with small subcontractors to leading major construction portfolio....
2025-11-2240 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom “Accidental” Hire to Best-in-Class CFO: Jennifer Tindal on Construction Finance, Culture & CollaborationIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi Srivastava sits down with Jennifer Tindal, CFO at MSS Solutions (mechanical contractor) and longtime CFMA leader in Charlotte, to unpack what it really takes to build a best-in-class finance organization inside a complex construction business.Jennifer shares how she “accidentally” fell into construction accounting, why she stayed, and how working across material suppliers, GCs, and subcontractors shaped the way she leads today. From job costing and WIP to AP automation and culture, this is a masterclass in finance leadership for construction.🎧 In this conversation, we cover:Je...
2025-11-2041 minFinance at the JobsiteAI, Payroll, and the Future of Construction Finance — Shreesha Ramdas, Founder & CEO of LumberIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi sits down with Shreesha Ramdas, Founder & CEO of Lumber, to break down one of the biggest challenges in construction finance today: how to unify payroll, workforce management, compliance, and job costing using purpose-built AI.Shreesha shares his journey from building multiple SaaS companies (LeadFormix → SAP, StrikeDeck → Medallia) to entering construction—a world still dominated by spreadsheets, manual workflows, and fragmented back-office systems. What he discovered became the foundation for Lumber:a platform that automates complex payroll, prevailing wage, certified payroll, time tracking, and compliance with high accuracy, audita...
2025-11-1530 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom Receivables to Relationships: Controller Ben Yeh on Aligning Finance and the FieldWhat does full-cycle accounting really look like in construction? Controller Ben Yeh shares how he cut aged receivables from $600,000 to near zero, built smarter 60-day cash flow forecasts, and turned finance and field teams into true partners.In this conversation with Rishi Srivastava, founder of Beiing Human, Ben dives deep into:Building trust between finance and operations teamsCatching margin erosion before it hits your P&LCommunicating complex financial realities to ownershipLessons from ERP transitions, cash flow forecasting, and payables automationWhy humility, curiosity, and...
2025-11-1053 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom Microsoft to Construction AI Founder: Isha Juneja on Building ContraVault and Redefining Risk in ConstructionIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Isha Juneja, co-founder and CEO of ContraVault AI, to explore her bold journey from corporate life at NatWest and Microsoft to becoming a two-time startup founder.Isha shares how her first company, UltraPOS, was acquired by SuperTails—and what she learned about ownership, grit, and starting again. She breaks down how Contravault AI uses generative AI to uncover hidden risks in complex RFPs and tenders, transforming how companies bid and make multi-million-dollar decisions.They also dive into:The spark th...
2025-11-0334 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom CPA to Construction CFO: Melissa Dick on Accurate Financials and Real-World SystemsIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Melissa Dick, co-founder of Atlas CFO and former mechanical contractor CFO, to explore what it really takes to build accurate financials and systems that drive confident decision-making.Melissa shares her journey from public accounting to running a mechanical contracting business — and the unique perspective that shaped her framework for strong financial management. Together, they break down:✅ Why many contractors focus too much on taxes instead of visibility✅ The 4-step framework for getting from transactions to strategy✅ How to build reliable WIP repo...
2025-10-3140 minFinance at the JobsiteForecasting the Future: How Contractors Can Build Value and Cash Flow with Shane Dick of Atlas CFOIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Shane Dick, CPA and co-founder of Atlas CFO, to unpack how contractors can turn financial data into strategic growth.Shane shares the story behind the Atlas Growth Model — a framework that connects transactions, reconciliations, and financials to forward-looking strategy. From managing job mix and overbillings to forecasting three years ahead, Shane explains how contractors can strengthen cash flow, avoid risky jobs, and build lasting value.💡 Topics Covered:Why job mix determines profitabilityThe...
2025-10-2930 minFinance at the JobsiteBuilding the Bridge: From Field Reality to Construction Tech Innovation with Erin KhanIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Erin Khan, Director of Operations at Women in Construction Tech and former innovation leader at Suffolk Construction and Morley Builders.Erin shares her journey from GC operations to independent consulting—and the lessons learned about bridging the gap between construction’s field realities and fast-moving technology.💡 Topics we cover:Why training and implementation—not software—are the biggest modernization challengesHow mid-market contractors can plan their first 90 days of digital transformationWhat makes or breaks field adopt...
2025-10-2440 minFinance at the JobsiteNeil Shah (CFMA CEO): Building Smarter Construction Finance — Risk, Data, and the Future of the CFOIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava (Founder & CEO of Beiing Human) sits down with Neil Shah, CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), to explore the evolving role of finance leaders in construction.From aerospace engineering to construction finance, Neil shares lessons from his global career and how they apply to today’s challenges — from risk management and margin pressure to AI adoption and talent retention.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why today’s CFOs are also the CTO, CRO, and Chief Talent OfficerHow CFMA’s...
2025-10-2229 minFinance at the JobsiteThe 2026 Construction Outlook: CFO Strategies for a Shifting Market with Scott Damiecki (CohnReznick)In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Scott Damecki, Construction Industry Practice Leader at CohnReznick, to unpack what’s ahead for contractors as the market cools heading into 2026.Scott shares insights from over 25 years in construction accounting — revealing how finance leaders can stay resilient through policy changes, tariffs, labor shortages, and shifting federal spending priorities.💬 Topics discussed:The real state of construction finance in late 2025Navigating uncertainty and slowing federal fundingWhy strong job cost reporting and forecasting matter more than everTh...
2025-10-1852 minFinance at the JobsiteFinding Hidden Profit: How Bobby Giurintano Helps Contractors Recover What They’ve OverpaidIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi sits down with Bobby Giurintano, Founder of Premium Recovery Experts, to explore how contractors can uncover hidden profits buried in workers’ comp audits, insurance renewals, and employee benefit costs.Bobby shares how a failed hockey dream led to a thriving career in profit recovery, the “EPIC” formula that keeps entrepreneurs moving through failure, and how his team has helped construction firms recover over $2 million in overpaid premiums.From spotting audit errors to leveraging preventative health plans that reduce employee turnover, this conversation connects the dots between smart...
2025-10-1632 minFinance at the JobsiteJennifer Murphy (CFMA Chair): Inside ESOP Culture, WIP Discipline & the Future of Construction FinanceIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Jennifer Murphy, CFO of Pleune Service Company and National Chair of CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association).Jennifer shares how she helped transform a Michigan mechanical contractor into a thriving employee-owned (ESOP) business, leading with financial transparency, process discipline, and people-first culture.You’ll learn:How ESOP ownership changes company behavior and motivationWhat makes WIP meetings accurate, fast, and valuableHow to shorten the cash conversion cycle with simple reportsWhy field techs re...
2025-10-1146 minFinance at the JobsiteCompliance Without the Chaos: Nyasha on Turning Construction Risk Into ROIFrom his journey at WeWork, Procore, and Occupier to launching Billy, Nyasha shares how missing one insurance clause or endorsement can derail cash flow—and why compliance lives between systems and teams.They explore:Why construction compliance isn’t just paperwork—it’s profit protectionHow to reframe compliance from a cost center to a value driverWhat small contractors can learn from enterprise workflowsThe role of AI and real-time data in reducing friction between finance and the fieldHis vision for compliance as a real-time control...
2025-10-0533 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom Support Engineer to CTO: Jerry Horani on Innovation, Data, and the Future of Construction TechHow do you grow from writing crystal reports in college to leading technology for one of the nation’s largest contractors? In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi Srivastava sits down with Jerry Horani, CTO of VCC Construction, to explore his 21-year journey and the lessons he’s learned building scalable systems in a change-resistant industry.Jerry shares how VCC’s culture of constant innovation shaped his leadership style, why “IA before AI” is essential for successful analytics, and what it takes to align technology with business strategy in construction. From e-forms and electronic signatures to data wa...
2025-10-0332 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom Controller to Fractional CFO: Luke Nelson on Cash Flow, Retainage & Building Better ContractorsAbout the Guest:Luke Nelson is a seasoned construction finance leader who has served as controller, CFO, and now fractional CFO to contractors across the U.S. He helps owners and project teams align operations and finance, negotiate retainage, and make better decisions using real-time job cost data.Episode Highlights:In this Finance at the Job Site episode, Rishi and Luke dive into:Luke’s journey from public accounting → controller → CFO → fractional CFOLessons on overcoming imposter syndrome and earning a seat at the tableCultural and regional differences in const...
2025-09-1846 minFinance at the JobsiteBuild Better Builders: People, Processes & Forecasts with Jason SainAbout the Guest:Jason Sain is the founder of One Degree, a consulting firm helping construction companies improve leaders, processes, and technology “one degree at a time.” Over his 25+ year career, Jason has grown revenues by more than $300M, opened four offices at D’Angelis Diamond, and led teams through ERP implementations, Procore rollouts, and major operational transformations.Episode Highlights:In this Finance at the Job Site episode, Rishi and Jason discuss:How early lessons on a survey crew shaped Jason’s leadership styleBuilding better builders through people-first leadership and clear SO...
2025-09-1832 minFinance at the JobsitePeople > Process > Tech: AJ Waters (Kahua) on Real-World Digital Transformation in ConstructionPeople > Process > Tech: AJ Waters (Kahua) on Real-World Digital Transformation in ConstructionConstruction isn’t “slow to adopt tech”—it’s struggling to integrate it. In this Finance at the Jobsite episode, AJ Waters (Chief Evangelist, Kahua; ex-Kiewit, Google) shares hard-won lessons from major ERP and project platform rollouts: why people-first change wins, how to meet the field where they are, and the true cost of doing nothing.What you’ll learnWhy the order of operations matters: People → Process → TechnologyHow to involve the field early (and what to do if they hate the...
2025-09-1544 minFinance at the JobsiteKevin Jacobs (CCIFP) on WIP Mastery, Cash Flow, and Scaling with the Right ERPConstruction finance is a different animal. In this episode, Kevin Jacobs, CCIFP—fractional CFO and longtime finance leader across construction, steel, and manufacturing—explains why the WIP schedule is the heartbeat of a contractor, how to stay liquid during growth and downturns, and what to prioritize when choosing and training on ERPs like Vista, SAP, NetSuite, and QuickBooks. We also dig into PM–finance communication, culture and M&A, and where AI helps AP teams move from data entry to decision-making.What you’ll learnHow to turn your WIP from “bonding requirement” into a daily manage...
2025-09-1144 minFinance at the JobsiteTop 5 Dangerous Construction Contract Clauses (with Eliot Wagonheim) | Finance at the JobsiteConstruction contracts aren’t scary—if you know where the real risk hides. In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, host Rishi Srivastava (Beiing Human) sits down with Eliot Wagonheim—construction attorney and founder of First Rule Contract Manager—to unpack the five most dangerous clauses, how to get paid on change orders, and where AI truly helps (and where it doesn’t).What you’ll learnThe big 5 risk areas: Flow-down, Indemnification, Warranty scope and timing, Price escalation with tariffs and supply chain, and Change ordersThe most misunderstood clauses (indemnification and definiti...
2025-09-0854 minFinance at the JobsiteFinance at the Jobsite | Doug Harrah on Communication, Cash Flow & The Future of the Construction CFOIn this episode of Finance at the Jobsite (formerly the Construction CFO Podcast), host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Doug Harrah, CFO at Neighborgall Construction, to talk about the evolving role of finance leaders in construction.Doug shares his journey from working in the field to leading finance, his philosophy on communication and teamwork, and the biggest challenges construction CFOs face today — from managing cash flow and subcontractor relationships to leveraging technology and AI for efficiency.🔑 Key topics covered:Why communication matters more than math skills in the CFO roleBalancing subco...
2025-09-0119 minFinance at the JobsiteJoe Harper on Cash Flow, Tech, and the Future of Construction FinanceIn this episode of the Construction CFO Podcast, host Rishi Srivastava (Beiing Human) sits down with Joe Harper, CFO of Kelley Bros Roofing, to talk about the evolving role of the construction CFO. Joe shares his career journey, lessons from the field, and the mindset shifts CFOs must embrace in today’s construction industry. Topics covered include:🔹 Joe’s unique path from aspiring archaeologist to construction CFO🔹 Why cash flow management is about relationships, not spreadsheets🔹 The growing role of technology and risk management in finance🔹 Insights on pay-when-paid vs pay-if-paid clauses🔹 How Kelley Bros balances paying subs promptly while protecting ma...
2025-08-2633 minFinance at the JobsiteFrom Bean Counter to Strategic Partner: The CFO’s Playbook for Cash Flow & RiskCash Flow Management, Financial Risks & Tech in ConstructionHow can CFOs in construction manage cash flow, financial risks, and technology investments more effectively? In this episode of the Construction CFO Podcast, host Rishi Srivastava interviews Jordan Anderson, a seasoned construction CFO, on the evolving role of finance leaders and the future of financial strategy in the industry.From navigating cash flow management and financial risks to leveraging automation and reporting tools, Jordan shares practical insights on how CFOs can become true strategic partners in construction.Jordan’s career journey shaped by the Great Re...
2025-08-2246 minFinance at the JobsiteCash Flow, Risk & Strategy: How Construction CFOs Can Win in 2025 And BeyondIn this episode of the Construction CFO Podcast, host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Matt Robinson, CFO of Swain Electric, to explore the realities of leading finance in the construction industry.Matt shares his journey from public accounting and manufacturing into construction finance, and what surprised him most about the industry — from manual processes to the high level of collaboration among peers. He discusses:The toughest parts of cash flow management in construction, from retainage to “pay-when-paid” clauses.How he balances paying subcontractors promptly while protecting company cash.Why the CFO role i...
2025-08-1749 min
Squash UniversityYale's Rishi Srivastava & Harvard's Caroline Fouts + A World Juniors Recap & Plans for Squash University Season 2Rishi Srivastava and Caroline Fouts are each the #1 ranked junior squash players in the United States amongst men and women respectively. This week, they joined Jackson and Gilly on the season 2 debut of Squash University! First, Jackson and Gilly kick things off by previewing Season 2 of Squash University and all of the new things coming to the show ahead of the 2024-2025 CSA season. They then touched on Gilly’s assistant coach at Penn Stuart Crawford accepting the head coaching position of the English National team and talked about Stuart’s impact on the Penn men’s and wom...
2024-08-011h 12
Ramayan In EnglishCurse of Ahalya| Slain of Demon Suvahu & Marich #ramayaninenglish #ramayan #podcastThis episode contain two major incidents from Vamiki Ramayan where in Shree Ram Chandra Slains two demon Suvahu & Marich and the other half highlight how Sage Gautam and Ahalya restarted their after Ahalya was freed from the curse of Gautam Rishi. These two incidents are crafted on the basis of Valmiki Ramayan therefore I urge my listeners to listen to it with open mind. These two incidents would tell how shree Ram Chandra use to have immense respect for women and also for his teachers. Journey of both brothers has commenced to Mithila to meet king Janak. #podcast #ramayaninenglish #ramayan
2024-02-1018 min
MedEdTalks - OphthalmologyImaging With Drs. Rishi Singh and Sunil SrivastavaIn this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the utilization of imaging in patients with retinal diseases.
2022-10-1916 minMedEdTalks - OphthalmologyRetinal Vein Occlusion With Drs. Sunil Srivastava and Rishi SinghIn this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss current and future approaches for the management of patients with retinal vein occlusion.
2022-10-1919 min
Conversation with Chicken's NeckNorth East and Entertainment Industry- Why the gap?Entertainment Media Industry influence a larger audience and set an image of any state or economical region. But in case of NE there has been no such effort. To know the reason behind it we got in conversation with Raghuvir Shekhawat, Script Writer and Rishi Khurana, Actor of Indian Television Industry.
2021-10-1642 min
Technology DistilledEpisode 025 - A Festivus for the Rest of SurfaceNationBasic show notes for now. Complete Show notes coming before the New Year
Intro
Tech Podcast Network
Ask Colin about Aluminum Pole
Festivus - December 23rd - We have the rights to use the song https://youtu.be/6nAaYubpBgI
Airing of Grievances
Skylake Shortage
MS Apology http://uk.businessinsider.com/microsoft-a8pologies-to-surface-owners-2015-12
OneDrive Reversal
Peter Henry Lumia
Feats of Strength
Dell Latitude Tough
Urban armour gear rogue
Festivus Miracle
MS Sales Revenue October outpaced iPad http://uk.businessinsider.com/microsoft-makes-progress-against-ipad-2015-12
Crossover - 12 Surface Tips for the 12 days of Christmas
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2015-12-2455 min