#749 – Books, Bricks & Breaking the Mold: Adam Bernardi on Redefining the Role of a Site Super

In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Adam Bernardi, an assistant site supervisor with five years in the industry, who’s not just here to build structures—he’s here to help build a better construction culture. Coming from the world of textbooks straight to the job site, Adam has faced the usual skepticism about his age and experience—but he’s not backing down. He believes in collaboration over ego, accountability over excuses, and that supers are there to protect the job at all costs. We get into:
🔹 The “books vs. bricks” debate—what school teaches vs. what the site demands
🔹 The role of a site super—as Adam puts it, “PMs keep the lights green, supers drive the bus”
🔹 Why ‘I don’t get paid to think’ is killing productivity and pride
🔹 Nepo construction—breaking into an industry that sometimes feels like it’s closed off
🔹 Defending his place on site—and proving that age doesn't define ability
🔹 Why collaboration beats dictatorship on any job site Adam is a breath of fresh air for the industry—young, sharp, and focused on building not just structures, but better culture in construction. 🎧 Tune in to hear how the next generation is pushing back on “we’ve always done it this way” and stepping up to lead differently. 📸 Follow Adam on IG: @bernardi_713 #TheConstructionLife #NextGenConstruction #SiteSuperLeadership #BooksVsBricks #ConstructionMindset #CollaborationOverEgo #BuildDifferent 🏗️🛠️🧠 This show is Brought to you by. Tired of handshake deals and loose estimates? ContractApp gives you solid contracts, built-in e-signatures, and a live project log—all in one place. Plus, both contractors and clients can rate and review, adding real accountability to every job. Book a free demo or sign up now at 👉 ContractApp.ca. Use promo code 🎁 TCL for your first month free. ContractApp — Build trust. Protect your business. With affordable pricing and a reputation for quality, Home Star Roofing is building roofs and building trust, one project at a time. Visit them on social @homestar_roofing Or www.homestarroofing.ca or call 647-380-0625 for your free quote today. That’s homestarroofing.ca — where your roof is their reputation! Visit maplegaragedoors.com, email [e-mail], or call 905-738-9231.
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