Behind the Barricade

Most construction issues don’t start in the field.They start behind the scenes. With misaligned systems, siloed teams, and owners left in the dark.Behind the Barricade pulls back the curtain on what really derails timelines, budgets, and trust.Each episode, we talk with construction leaders, project owners, and field experts who’ve faced the chaos.... and found a better way through.We cover:-What went wrong (and why)-How they turned it around-The systems and strategies that actually workThis isn’t PR. It’s a pressure test for how construction is led.Because when owners see the truth, they lead differently.

Behind the Barricade is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Behind the Barricade, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Why Construction Productivity Is Holding Steady with Alec Zaballero

  Aug 11, 202628 min

  Jim Christian sits down with Alec Zaballero, Principal at Arcadis, for an in-person New York City episode of Behind the Barricade . The conversation explores why construction productivity has remained flat even as projects have become more complex, technical, regulated, and schedule-driven. Alec brings a fresh perspective: maybe productivity tools are not dramatically improving output, but they may be helping the industry keep up with rising demands. The episode also dives into brand-driven design, communication overload, trust, team energy, soft skills, AI, and the need to stay connected to the physical reality of building.

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  From Lease To Launch: How to Set Retail Projects Up to Win

  Jul 12, 202629 min

  In this episode, Christina Magrans, Founder and CEO of Studio Lords, shares about what creates real productivity breakthroughs in construction and design. Christina shares her background in luxury retail, the growth of Studio Lords, and a workplace interiors project that succeeded because the team built trust early, brought the GC in during design, controlled budget and schedule expectations, and communicated consistently. The episode also covers common productivity blockers like slow approvals, compressed timelines, leases signed before proper due diligence, and the need for teams to become more adaptable, resourceful, and open to tools like AI.

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  Clarity, Courage, and the Conversations Construction Teams Avoid

  Jun 29, 202628 minS0

  <p>Chad Cannon and Jim Christian reflect on one of the most important themes from the podcast’s first 12 episodes: effective communication. They explain why successful project delivery requires clarity, frequency, courageous honesty, and communication tailored to each stakeholder.</p><p>The conversation covers when to move beyond email, how to deliver difficult news before having every answer, the value of saying “no,” managing communication distractions, and spending meaningful time on-site or with clients. Jim closes with Cornerstone’s standard: share important information quickly, follow through on commitments, and never hide behind “I sent the email.”</p><p><br/></p>

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  Clarity, Courage, and the Conversations Construction Teams Avoid

  Jun 29, 202628 min

  Chad Cannon and Jim Christian reflect on one of the most important themes from the podcast’s first 12 episodes: effective communication. They explain why successful project delivery requires clarity, frequency, courageous honesty, and communication tailored to each stakeholder. The conversation covers when to move beyond email, how to deliver difficult news before having every answer, the value of saying “no,” managing communication distractions, and spending meaningful time on-site or with clients. Jim closes with Cornerstone’s standard: share important information quickly, follow through on commitments, and never hide behind “I sent the email.”

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  Relationships Over Transactions: Why Trust Builds Better Projects

  Jun 17, 202629 minS0

  <p> In this episode, Chad and Jim reflect on one of the biggest themes from Behind the Barricade: great projects are built through relationships, not transactions. Jim shares why Cornerstone treats clients, contractors, and project partners as true partners, not vendors. And how trust is built through small moments of integrity, clear communication, and doing what you say you’ll do. This episode also discuss how strong relationships help teams navigate problems, protect the client’s vision, choose the right people early, and keep complex projects moving toward a successful finish. </p>

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