The Honest Truth About Construction from a Sub-Contractor’s View - Luke Blanshard - EP14

SQ.FT Stories welcomes Luke Blanshard, a driven sub-contractor and a resilient voice within the construction industry.

With a background in project management and hands-on experience as a sub-contractor, Luke offers a  balanced perspective on the realities of working within the construction supply chain. 

His journey—from running his own project management company to navigating major personal and professional setbacks—has shaped a mindset.

In this episode, Luke shares his thoughts on the challenges subcontractors face in today’s market and why it’s time they take greater responsibility for their own actions, instead of solely blaming main contractors. 

He also opens up about the difficult decision to dissolve his own company after overpaying drawdowns to contractors who ultimately didn’t deliver, and how that experience continues to inform his approach to business.

We explore:

- The real challenges subcontractors face—and the mindset shift needed to thrive.

- Lessons from dissolving a business and the dangers of financial mismanagement.

- How trust is built (and lost) between main contractors and subcontractors.

Whether you’re a sub-contractor, project manager, or someone passionate about improving how the construction supply chain operates, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the realities of the industry—and the inner drive required to keep going.