Beyond Prequalification

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.

Beyond Prequalification is a business podcast hosted by Highwire, with 21 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.

Highwire hosts Beyond Prequalification, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Lithium-Ion Batteries: Navigating the Risks Safety Leaders Should Address

  Jul 29, 202645 minS1

  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. Learn more at highwire.com. Send us Fan Mail

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  Episode #20

  Improving SIF Prevention Through Better Contractor Partnerships

  May 13, 202644 minS1

  <p>How can stronger contractor partnerships help prevent serious injuries and fatalities?</p><p>In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, David Tibbetts sits down with Vic D’Amato of the National Safety Council to discuss how owners, contractors, and safety leaders can move beyond checkbox prequalification and build more effective partnerships around high-risk work.</p><p>Vic shares lessons from nearly four decades in EHS, including why contractor risk cannot simply be transferred, how lower-tier subcontractors can introduce hidden exposure, and why lagging indicators like TRIR and EMR only tell part of the story. David and Vic also explore how SI...

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  Episode #19

  How Shockey Improves Risk Visibility with Project-Based Prequalification

  Apr 15, 202630 minS1

  <p>How do you manage subcontractor risk when everything can change mid-project?</p><p>In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, Shayne Gaffney, VP of Product Transformation and Delivery at Veriforce, is joined by Rob Wagoner, Vice President of Operations, and Haley Russell, Safety and Prequalification Coordinator at Howard Shockey & Sons, to discuss their shift from an annual subcontractor evaluation to project-based prequalification.</p><p>With greater visibility into subcontractor capacity, backlog, and financial health, their team has moved beyond static, once-a-year evaluations to a more dynamic, real-time approach. They share how this shift has improved decision-making, uncovered hidden risks, and...

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  Episode #18

  From OCIP Losses to a New Model for Contractor Management

  Mar 18, 202633 minS1

  <p>How do you turn millions in wrap-up losses into a model that transforms contractor risk management across the industry?</p><p>In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, David Tibbetts sits down with Garrett Burke, former Associate Director of Occupational and Construction Safety at Harvard University, to share the origin story behind Harvard’s owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP) turnaround and the creation of what would become ConstructSecure, now Highwire.</p><p>Facing significant financial losses and rising risk under its OCIP, Harvard needed a new approach. Garrett explains how he built a construction safety standard from the ground up, implemented st...

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  Episode #17

  AI and the Future of Safety Inspections

  Feb 18, 202641 minS1

  <p>What separates inspection programs that truly prevent serious injuries from those that simply generate paperwork?</p><p>In this episode of Beyond Prequalification, Highwire’s Chief Safety Officer, David Tibbetts, is joined by Caitlin Bergin of BSI and Corey Silverman of Highwire to explore how organizations can turn their safety inspection programs into one of the most powerful leading indicators in their safety management system.</p><p>They discuss why inspection volume doesn’t equal inspection quality, how misaligned goals and low-risk “easy” findings dilute impact, and why leadership engagement is essential to driving meaningful improvement. The conversation also highligh...

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