Industry Advice
Why We Created a Docuseries (and the Stories That Brought It to Life)
If you told someone a construction company was producing a docuseries, they’d probably expect before and after shots, transformation timelapses, and customer testimonials. That’s not what this is. The Making of Big Fish Contracting wasn’t created to showcase projects, but to tell stories. Real ones. The kind that don’t [...]
What Really Happens During a Roof Replacement?
If you’ve never gone through a roof replacement before, you’re not alone, and chances are, you’re not entirely sure what to expect. In Episode 20 of Under Construction: Renovating a Home, Redeeming an Industry, we sat down with Josh Gillingham, Big Fish Contracting’s lead expediter, to pull back the [...]
What Most Homeowners Don’t Know About Their Roof (But Should)
When most people think about a roof, they think in simple terms: shingles, color, maybe cost. But behind every roof is a combination of material science, installation expertise, and long-term performance decisions that can impact your home for decades. In a previous episode of Under Construction, we sat down [...]
What Happens When You Call a Contractor About New Windows?
Replacing your home’s windows can feel overwhelming. There are dozens of product options, pricing variables, and installation details to consider. Many homeowners don’t even know where to start. In episode 11 of the Under Construction podcast, Erik and Tanya from Big Fish Contracting sit down with window specialist Paul [...]
What Happens When a Contractor Makes a Mistake?
Renovating a home is human work. And humans aren’t perfect. In Episode 21 of Under Construction: Renovating a Home, Redeeming an Industry, Erik and Tanya tackle a topic most contractors avoid: Mistakes. Not the polished highlight reel. Not the “everything went perfectly” version. The real stuff. Because here’s [...]
What to Expect When Remodeling Your Home
At Big Fish Contracting, we believe renovating a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. In Episode 12 of Under Construction: Renovating a Home, Redeeming an Industry, we sit down with Kevin Kromm, our Designer, to talk through what really happens before construction begins… and what homeowners should expect along [...]
What to Do After a Hailstorm Damages Your Home
When a major hail storm hits, the damage itself is only part of the challenge. What follows can feel just as overwhelming. Door knockers. Phone calls. Conflicting advice. Pressure to sign contracts before you fully understand what is happening. In episode 37 of Under Construction: Renovating a Home, [...]
What Homeowner Horror Stories Teach Us About Inspections, Repairs, and Trust
Buying or renovating a home is exciting. It is also one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. When things go wrong, they can go very wrong. In episode 41 of Under Construction: Renovating a Home, Redeeming an Industry, Erik and Tanya react to real [...]
A Year of Gratitude: Reflecting on the People, Purpose, and Moments That Shaped 2025
Year-end reflections often focus on numbers. How much growth. How many projects. What changed on paper. But as Erik and Tanya shared in this year-in-review episode of Under Construction: Renovating a Home, Redeeming an Industry, 2025 was defined less by metrics and more by people. The moments that [...]
Hail Damage 101: What Homeowners Should Know Before Filing a Claim
Hailstorms usually hit Wisconsin hard from April to September. Knowing what to expect and how to respond will help you feel prepared come hail season. In episode 15 of Under Construction: Renovating a Home, Redeeming an Industry, Erik and Tanya break down the truth about hail damage and [...]
Demystifying Building Permits: What Wisconsin Homeowners Should Know Before Starting a Remodel
Let’s be honest… no one signs up for a remodeling project excited about the permitting process. Even our team jokes that it’s no one’s favorite task. But while the paperwork may not be glamorous, building permits exist for one big reason: to protect you, your home, and everyone [...]
Understanding the Insurance Claim Process After a Storm
Storm damage doesn’t need to mean panic. But it does mean paperwork, decisions, and a process that most homeowners experience only once or twice in their lives. In Episode 16 of The Under Construction Podcast, Erik and Tanya take a deeper look at what happens after you suspect [...]
