{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Anti-Architect","title":"Episode 70: Michael Fox of Fox Building Group","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3410,"description":"In this episode, Christian sits down with Michael Fox, President of Fox Building Group. Michael began his career at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and launched his firm in 2021. Fox Building Group specializes in high-end, detail-driven commercial projects ranging from ground-up interiors to residential multifamily, condos, luxury townhouses, and 3M+ single-family homes. Michael’s team is in Tampa, Nashville, and South Florida. Known for its construction concierge approach, Fox Building Group delivers white-glove service on projects that redefine markets.https://www.foxbuilds.io/https://theantiarchitect.com/In this episode of The Anti-Architect Podcast, Host Christian Giordano sits down with Michael Fox, founder and president of Fox Building Group. Michael shares his transition from a successful career at Whiting-Turner to launching his own firm, bringing corporate-level project management processes to the residential and commercial construction sectors. The conversation covers industry challenges, collaboration between architects and contractors, and the importance of fostering a team-oriented approach in construction.Key Topics Discussed:0:09 - Introduction to the Anti-Architect Podcast and welcoming Michael Fox.1:09 - Michael Fox’s background and the founding of Fox Building Group.3:07 - Transitioning from Whiting-Turner to entrepreneurship.5:24 - Challenges of leaving a corporate career to start a business.6:21 - Common frustrations between architects and contractors.9:20 - Improving collaboration between architects and contractors.15:12 - The importance of early contractor involvement in projects.21:49 - Michael’s early life and experiences that shaped his career.29:08 - Choosing Tampa as the headquarters for Fox Building Group.34:53 - Strategies for winning business and scaling a construction firm.37:44 - Applying corporate construction processes to residential projects.48:37 - Impact of hurricanes on construction in Tampa and Florida.53:09 -...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZW5eDuUt1bwb5UhkubWT6UvpLMvmRoByqUMpcbhYG6o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1OTQ4LzE2OTY5/NDk0MjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}