Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
85%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Join us as we dive into the real challenges shaping our operations! From on site trade-offs and emerging trends, to hard-won leadership lessons that actually move us forward - delivered through straightforward conversations grounded in decades of hands- on work. ​ ​ Whether you're in the field, leading teams, or navigating the industry, join us for insights that inform, challenge, and get things done.

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Recent Episodes

On The Road Towards Carbon Neutral: Canada’s First CNG Ready Mix Trucks

Jun 10, 2026 31m

Welcome to Laying the Groundwork! In this episode, host Francis Brazeau sits down with Lee Timmins, our Manager of Technology, Landfills and Regulatory Affairs, and internal compressed natural gas…

Mentoring the Next Generation

May 13, 2026 34m

Welcome to Laying the Groundwork - the newly rebranded Tomlinson podcast. In this inaugural episode, host Francis Brazeau sits down with two of Tomlinson’s longest-serving team members: Dennis…

Red Army Radio – Something Big Is Coming

Apr 08, 2026 0m

Red Army Radio has been the place where Tomlinson stories found their voice – a space built on pride, people, and the projects shaping our communities. Now, that legacy is evolving. Red Army Radio is…

Inside the Boardroom: What Leaders Want You to Know in 2025

Dec 10, 2025 39m

Welcome to Red Army Radio — the official Tomlinson Group podcast celebrating the people, projects, and progress driving our business forward. In this year-in-review episode, host Francis Brazeau is…

Great Lakes, Greater Logistics: Inside Tomlinson’s Marine Shipping & Logistics Team

Nov 12, 2025 32m

Welcome to Red Army Radio! Today, Francis sits down with Rob Pierce and Rory Hughes from Tomlinson’s Marine Shipping and Logistics team. In this episode, we explore the massive world of shipping,…

Building Bank Street with Chadwick Haines and Robin Malyon

Oct 15, 2025 31m

Welcome to Red Army Radio! Today, Francis sits down with Project Manager Chadwick Haines and Superintendent Robin Malyon to talk about life on one of their larger projects — the reconstruction of…

Behind the Beams: Stories from Tomlinson’s Engineers

Sep 10, 2025 31m

Welcome to Red Army Radio! Today, Francis sits down with Andrew Karam, Kaylish Henry, and Matthew Young-Davies from Tomlinson’s engineering team. In this episode, we dive into the world of temporary…

Easiest Aggregates to Buy with Derek Thomas & Kevin Bowes

Aug 13, 2025 26m

Welcome to Red Army Radio! Today, Francis sits down with Derek Thomas our Aggregates Sales Manager and Kevin Bowes, Scale Operator, who’s been part of the Tomlinson team for nearly three decades. In…

Tomlinson at the Half: A Mid-Year Town Hall Conversation

Jul 09, 2025 50m

Welcome to Red Army Radio! In this episode, Rob Pierce hosts a special roundtable conversation with senior leaders across the Tomlinson Group to reflect on the first half of 2025. Joined by Adam…

AI On Site: Meet Our AI Program Manager

Jun 25, 2025 35m

Welcome to Red Army Radio! Today, Francis sits down with our AI Program Manager at Tomlinson. In this episode, the conversation takes a deep dive into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in…

Construction 101: What is a Construction Manager

Jun 11, 2025 30m

Welcome to Red Army Radio! Today, Francis sits down with Joe Skrepnek and Stephane Dallaire, construction managers at Tomlinson. In this episode, the group dives into what it means to be a…

Making It Big: Meet Summer Students Brock Tipping and Jad Ziadat

May 28, 2025 26m

This week on Red Army Radio, Francis sits down with Brock Tipping and Jad Ziadat, summer students from Carleton University working in construction coordination at Tomlinson. They discuss their…

Phishing for knowledge: Meet Scott and Cody from our Network and Security team

May 14, 2025 33m

This week on Red Army Radio, Francis sits down with Scott Allen and Cody Stephens from our network and security team to dive deep into the world of cyber security. Our guests share their backgrounds…

The Ultimate Tomlinson Takeover at Guitars and Gasoline Music Festival!

May 07, 2025 1m Bonus

Welcome to a special edition of Red Army Radio! Usually, we bring you educational content and spotlight our amazing team members, but today we've got some exciting news that you won't want to miss!…

Small Team, Big Impact: Meet Industrial Waste Team Members Becky & John

Apr 30, 2025 32m

This week on Red Army Radio, Francis sits down with Becky Gilmer and John Dwyer from our Industrial Waste team for an in-depth look at the essential work they do. Becky and John share their…

Enviro-Line Concrete with Ryan Andre

Apr 16, 2025 30m

This week on Red Army Radio, Francis sits down with Ryan Andre, Quality Control Manager at Tomlinson Ready Mix, to explore the world of concrete. Drawing from his 18 years of experience with the…

Growing in the Field with Kent & Nicolas

Apr 02, 2025 27m

This week on Red Army Radio, Francis sits down with Superintendent Nicolas Simoneau and Operations Manager Kent MacCaskill to explore the journey of building a successful career within the…

In the Hot Seat: Tomlinson Mechanics

Mar 19, 2025 11m Bonus

Welcome to the third episode of 'In the Hot Seat'! Join us as we introduce two members from our Kingston shop: apprentice mechanic Mara Heitman and lead hand mechanic Carl Bowes. Discover how Mara…

Women in Construction: Graziela Girardi ft. guest host Megan Tomlinson

Mar 05, 2025 34m

Join us for a special episode of Red Army Radio in celebration of Women in Construction Week! Our special host, Megan Tomlinson, welcomes Graziela Girardi, Vice President of Tomlinson Infrastructure.…

In The Hot Seat: Tomlinson Infrastructure Project Management

Feb 19, 2025 17m Bonus

Welcome to the second episode of "In the Hot Seat"! Join us as we introduce two members of the Tomlinson Infrastructure (TI) project management team: Junior Estimator Honglin Li and General Manager…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Laying the Groundwork have?

Laying the Groundwork has published 29 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Laying the Groundwork still active?

Laying the Groundwork is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 29m.

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