Episode 70: Michael Fox of Fox Building Group

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