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.
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 - Christian shares what frustrates him about contractors.
56:02 - Final thoughts, future plans, and closing remarks.
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