The Building Code
A podcast by Buildertrend that explores people, technology and innovation.
On the last episode of our COVID-19 series for “The Building Code,” Paul is chatting with returning guest Darren Brown of Decking Sydney in New South Wales, Australia, about his experience with managing his business amid the pandemic.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about the status of the construction industry in Australia and how they’re hoping to stay busy in 2021.
Today on “The Building Code,” the sixth episode in our COVID-19 series, Paul is joined by Blaise McDonald of MAC Renovations in Victoria, British Colombia, to talk about his experience with managing his renovation business amid the pandemic in Canada.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about how the pandemic has affected the construction business in Canada and how they’ve handled the unknowns while continuing to look ahead.
Today on “The Building Code,” Paul is joined by returning guest Joe Pietro, senior manager of onboarding and education here at Buildertrend. Joe’s been at Buildertrend for eight years, starting out as a coach working closely with our customers before moving into a training coordinator role where he trained new hires. In his current position he works to ensure the growth and success of our Customer Success team.
Tune in to the full episode to hear the trailer for our new podcast, “The Better Way” and to find out more about the Financial Consulting services we offer at Buildertrend.
On this episode, the fifth episode of “The Building Code” COVID-19 series, Paul is chatting with Brett Lott of Brett Lott Homes in Kennewick, Wash., and Dave Leff of Leff Construction in Sebastopol, Calif., to talk about their experience with managing their businesses amid the pandemic in the West region of the United States.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about what they’ve learned and how they’ve adjusted as they look back at the challenges of 2020.
On this episode of “The Building Code,” the fourth episode of our COVID-19 series, Paul is joined by Matt Kowalske of Kowalske Kitchen & Bath in Delafield, Wis., and Dana Webb of Ashlar Homes in Blue Springs, Mo., to talk about their experience with managing their businesses amid the pandemic in the Midwest region of the United States.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about their company stories and how they’re maintaining internal processes and sub relationships during COVID-19.
On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” the second in our COVID-19 series, Paul is joined by Josh Rosenthal of Cabin John Builders in Cabin John, Md. and Nick Colarusso of Cedar Mill Group in Webster, N.H. to discuss their experiences of working with COVID-19 in the Northeast region of the United States.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about their company stories and how they’ve been able to adapt to change and prioritize their teams and clients during this time.
This episode of “The Building Code” is the first in a short series that will feature construction pros from different regions of the U.S. as they talk about the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Today, Paul is joined by Don Wise of Don Wise Construction in Fort Smith, Ark., Mike Fraembs of Arista Development in Las Cruces, N.M. and Edgar Garcia of Bella Vista Custom Homes Inc. in El Paso, Texas to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 in the Southwest region of the United States.
Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how these homebuilders have been adapting to change over the past 10 months.
Today on “The Building Code,” Paul is joined by Mike Stein, a customer success manager on the Website Services team here at Buildertrend. Mike started out working in search engine optimization for about two years before he came to be in his current role. He’s bringing us all the need-to-know information about optimizing company websites and how to take advantage of SEO.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Website Services, a Pro Service offered to Buildertrend customers, enhancing website performance and why you should be using SEO.
Joining Paul on this episode of “The Building Code” is Will Lopez, head of the accountant community at Gusto. Before joining Gusto, where he’s been for a year and a half, Will owned a small accounting firm. He has a passion for his industry and is dedicated to helping small businesses with the dream of changing the game in the accounting profession.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Gusto and how they help small construction businesses provide payroll, benefits and HR services for their teams.
Joining Paul on “The Building Code” today is returning podcast guest and construction industry influencer, Nick Schiffer, owner of NS Builders in Boston. After starting his carpentry business seven years ago, Nick now runs a successful, high-end remodeling business where he continues to challenge himself and his team every day.
Listen to the full episode to hear about using social media for your business, creating quality podcasts and how Nick’s preparing his company for 2021.
We’re back with episode 101 of “The Building Code.” Today, Paul is chatting with Burke Florum, a drummer, singer and customer support specialist here at Buildertrend. Burke is here to talk about the best ways to maintain communication with clients from a distance. We’re answering the questions: In our current environment, with a lot less in-person interaction, how do you make a connection with your clients?
Listen to the full episode for tips on how to maximize your relationships in the construction industry during this time of virtual interactions.
On this episode of The Building Code, Joe Christensen of Cardinal Crest Homes in Kansas City, Mo., joins Tesla Tom and Paul (just Paul) to talk about what sets Cardinal Crest Homes apart, creating an outstanding customer experience and, of course, the Chiefs winning the big game.
This week we’re coming at you with another Pro Services Feature Spotlight. Joining Tom and Paul to talk about Pro Websites is our web sales manager and one of the OG Buildertrend sales associates, Alex Suarez.
On this episode of The Building Code, we are joined in studio by Nick Wilcox and Josh Bundren of Evolved Structures. These business partners know what Millennials want when it comes to new construction homes – and that’s why they started their business. The duo sits down with Paul and Tom to talk about their mission to fill a void in the Omaha market and share their experience getting started with Buildertrend.
This week we are joined by Buildertrend user Mike Cheatham. Mike is the co-owner of Movable Roots based in Melbourne, Fla. Tom and Paul talk to Mike about the history of his company, the challenges they must overcome to build high-end tiny homes and toilets … yes, toilets.
This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! Listen to this episode to hear our co-founder, Dan Houghton, talk with Ed Earl, Nick Schiffer and John Crabbe about strategies builders can implement to engage homeowners and ensure they become advocates for you once the job is done.
This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! Nick Schiffer of NS Builders joins Paul and Tom on the podcast to talk about New Year’s Resolutions and how the construction industry can make improvements over the next year.
This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! Brad Leavitt, owner of A Finer Touch Construction, stopped by the Buildertrend booth and hopped on the mic to give a quick update since his last visit at the show in 2019. Listen to the full episode to hear what Brad had to share with Tom and Paul.
This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! Listen to this episode to hear Paul and Tom talk with Matt Risinger of Risinger Build as they discuss building science and Matt's latest venture, Build Show Network.
This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! On this episode, Paul and Tom are joined by Jenna Kimberley, vice president of Kimberley Development Corporation and board member of the National Association of Home Builders of Greater Des Moines. Listen to the full episode to hear them talk about dynamics of a family-owned business and Jenna’s success in a male-dominated industry.
This week on The Building Code we have another Pro Service Feature Spotlight. Paul and Tom are joined by Reece Barnes, an additional training consultant here at Buildertrend. The guys talk about the additional trainings Buildertrend offers – Onsite Consulting and Buildertrend University. Listen to the full episode to hear about how these trainings could benefit you and your business!
Joining us on this episode of The Building Code is Christine Ross of Addition Building and Design out of Sherman Oaks, Ca. Tom, Paul and Christine dig into the challenges of building in California, including dealing with fire-resistant building codes and water conservation.
This week we are joined by Buildertrend user Ryan Hay. Ryan is the owner of Oakman Building Company based in Austin, Texas. Tom and Paul talk to Ryan about his Buildertrend journey, roadblocks included. Listen to the full episode to hear Ryan’s experience with Buildertrend and why he believes it’s a necessity for his company.
This week we are joined by Tony Ravenstahl from SilverStone Group to talk about one of our Pro Services: Builders’ Risk Insurance.
This week we are live from Buildertrend University with Matt Troyer, CEO of Emergent Construction. Matt is our first repeat guest, and he didn’t disappoint. Paul, Tom and Matt catch up and discuss BTU, the impact of social media and Tom and Matt’s love of Teslas.
Joining us on this episode of The Building Code is Jesse Lane, president of J. Lane Construction based in Jacksonville, Florida. Jesse combined his love of video and marketing his business by creating a YouTube channel. Listen to the full episode to hear Jesse’s tips and tricks on how to add value to your marketing efforts using video.
Joining us on this episode of The Building Code is Jared Phifer, owner of Revolve Design-Build, based in Denver, Colorado. The guys talk to Jared about his recent experience building a spec house.
For this special episode of The Building Code, we are joined by Luke Sprakel, senior manager of Pro Services at Buildertrend, to talk about all the pro services Buildertrend has to offer and how they impact our clients. This episode of The Building Code was recorded live, on-stage at our November session of Buildertrend University so we invited BTU participant Neil Schaurer, co-owner of Summit Builders, to jump on the mic and tell us about his experience at one of our most popular pro services – Buildertrend University.
Jason Bliss, owner of Benchmark Construction, joins us on this episode of The Building Code to talk about San Francisco Bay Area trends and his experience on HGTV’s hit show, Brother vs. Brother.
On this episode of The Building Code, we’re joined by Rob Carlisle, owner of Carlisle Classic Homes. Rob shares about the culture he’s built at his company and the reasons he chose Buildertrend as his project management software.
On this episode of The Building Code, we're joined by our very own Nick Pitsch who is a training coordinator here at Buildertrend. He also happens to be a big fan of this podcast, so we were thrilled when he agreed to come on to talk about a beloved Buildertrend feature – the Owner Portal!
On this episode of The Building Code, we’re talking with brothers Ben and Adam MacKenzie. Ben and Adam are engineers, LEED Green Associates, co-owners of Budget Blinds in Lincoln and just so happen to be identical twins. They joined us in-studio to talk about home automation and trends in the commercial and residential markets.
On this episode of The Building Code, we're joined by Melissa Hryszko, co-owner of Veranda Estate Homes. Veranda Estate Homes builds fully custom homes from the ground up in Calgary, Alberta. And Melissa is no stranger to podcast recording! When she isn’t designing homes, she is a co-host of the podcast Modern Design Minds. We’re discussing best business practices, upcoming trends and why it is important for builders to work with interior designers.
You won’t able to contain yourself after listening to this episode of The Building Code! Our guest this week is Anthony Halsch, founder and CEO of RoxBox Containers based in Erie, Co. We’re discussing what sparked the idea of using shipping containers, and what the future of shipping container construction looks like.
On this episode of The Building Code, we're joined by Jenny Sneller, co-owner of Sneller Custom Homes, to talk about her experience attending our inaugural Buildertrend University on the Road in Dallas. We’re talking expectations and key takeaways after attending the sessions at BTU in Dallas.
On this episode of The Building Code, Tom and Paul are joined by Maggie Bates, passive home consultant and co-owner of A-1 Builders and Adaptations Design Studio. They take a deep dive into building passive houses and what it means to be a part of a worker-owned cooperative.
On this very exciting episode of The Building Code, we are celebrating reaching a milestone of hiring 500 full-time employees. Paul and Tom are joined by Josh Kaiser, VP of Sales, to talk about the hard work and process it took to reach this goal of reaching 500 hires.
Joining us on the podcast is Gina Saccoman, a Product Release Coordinator here at Buildertrend, for a “Feature Spotlight” all about scheduling! When Gina joined Buildertrend a little over 6 years ago, she was a Customer Success Manager which makes her a great resource for Buildertrend users, and a great guest on the podcast, of course.
On this episode of The Building Code, self-proclaimed Buildertrend super user, Steven Frosch, chats with Paul and Tom about how he came to know (and ultimately love) Buildertrend. Steven is the builder at Michaels Lee Homes based in east Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On this episode of The Building Code, Paul and Tom talk all things Buildertrend with our Director of Product, Eric Fischer. The guys discuss the importance of customer feedback and new features on the horizon for the Buildertrend software.
On this episode of The Building Code, we feature Tad Starsiak - Project Manager from Two Chicks and A Hammer, the company behind the HGTV show Good Bones. Paul, Tom and Tad talk about the production of Good Bones and how Buildertrend helps Two Chicks and A Hammer stay organized.
On this episode of The Building Code we are joined by Steve Peters of Rocket Loans to talk about the new addition to our Pro Services here at Buildertrend. We are excited to work with Rocket Loans not only because it will help our clients but also because the opportunities for puns are endless (as Paul and Tom so eagerly demonstrated.)
On this episode of The Building Code we are joined by Josh Dotzler, CEO of Abide, to talk about his nonprofit organization and how they are impacting Omaha, one neighborhood at a time. This episode was recorded live at Maha Discovery Conference, a one-day conference that exposes attendees to speakers and trends that align with the themes of inclusivity, technology, disruption and more.
This week on The Building Code, Tom and Paul have a chat with Megan Maslanka, VP of Human Resources at Buildertrend, and Makayla Hoover, Director of Talent Acquisition at Buildertrend about company culture and how every company, big or small, should find ways to keep their employees engaged.
This week on The Building Code Paul and Tom talk to two Pro Remodeler Forty Under 40 winners - Schloegel Design Remodel and Meridian Design Construction.
This week on The Building Code, Paul and Tom are joined by Andy Ferguson and Joe Crider from Legend Homes in Tennessee for a conversation about how they have built a successful team.
Scott Siegert, Buildertrend's VP of Customer Success, joins Paul and Tom on The Building Code to discuss how his team functions, how they bring value to Buildertrend clients, and why they are constantly voted best in the business.
This episode of The Building Code features Brad Hogan of Hogan Design and Construction, who joins us from the Chicago, Ill., area. And before you ask, he is a Cubs fan. We had the pleasure of meeting Brad at Buildertrend University and just knew we had to feature him on the podcast.
On this episode of The Building Code, Paul and Tom speak with Matt Risinger of Risinger & Co and The Build Show, Matt's super popular Youtube channel.
Jeff Koraleski, a Technical Services Manager here at Buildertrend, joins Paul and Tom on The Building Code for another “Feature Spotlight.” The feature we’re spotlighting this week is a true client favorite - To-Do’s!
Our guest on The Building Code for this episode is Herve Billiet of Ipsun Solar. Paul and Tom have a great conversation with Herve about the future of solar power and how it will change everything.
This week on The Building Code, Paul and Tom talk to Art Sobczak of Business by Phone about how to get clients to listen to your pitch and close the deal.
Brandon Patterson of Iowa Skilled Trades, joins Paul and Tom on The Building Code live from Buildertrend University. Brandon discusses his work with Iowa Skilled Trades and their mission to get kids involved in the trades from an early age.
This week's The Building Code is LIVE from Buildertrend University with Nick Schiffer from NS Builders and the Modern Craftsman podcast.
On this episode of The Building Code, we've got Ken Mar from Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, joining Paul and Tom to talk about their mission - building affordable housing.
On our second "Feature Spotlight" episode of The Building Code, Andy McCarville - a Technical Services Manager - joins us to chat about Daily Logs...what they are, how the feature has grown within Buildertrend and how our customers are using it.
Jason Economos, Director of Beyond Build Constructions, joins Paul and Tom on The Building Code, all the way from Sydney, Australia, to share what's new with the construction industry in their part of the world.
Chris Anderson, founder of Monthend, a bookkeeping and accounting firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota, joins Paul and Tom on The Building Code podcast for a financially focused episode that will help our listeners better understand how their finances work.
David Hopkins, VP of Sales and Chief Estimator at JNT Developers in Dallas, TX, joins Paul and Tom this week on The Building Code to discuss the methods they've been using to successfully win more jobs.
The Building Code is live from Buildertrend University again - this time Paul and Tom are talking with Jim Rogers from Building Homes for Heroes. They are a great non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives and homes of our veterans and the guys learned so much about the way they are changing the world during their conversation.
On the third episode of our COVID-19 series on “The Building Code,” Paul is joined by Paul Ledet of Chris Ledet Homes in Thibodaux, La., Sherwin Loudermilk of Loudermilk Homes in Atlanta and Jason Dell of Bold Construction in Chapel Hill, N.C. to talk about their experiences of managing business with COVID-19 in the Southeast region of the United States.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about their company stories and how what changes they’re seeing due to the pandemic.
Today we’re celebrating a milestone as we release the 100th episode of “The Building Code.” We’ve had so much fun recording each episode to share with you, our loyal listeners, each week. For this special episode, we’ve combined clips from listener suggestions with some of our own favorite moments from the past 99 episodes.
Paul is joined by Buildertrend’s staff product manager, Russ Lane, to get the download on several new updates that launched this year including bottom navigation, a share extension for iOS, Time Clock and more. Russ also explains why these updates are designed to help users get into the app, out of the app and back to work as quickly as possible.
Joining Paul on this episode of “The Building Code” is returning podcast guest, Tim Brown, co-owner and lead strategist at Hook Agency in Minneapolis. He shares how how to find your online audience and connect with potential clients to land more leads.
Paul chats with Missy Scherber, co-owner of T.Scherber, a company that provides demolition, excavating, roll-offs and hauling services in Minnesota. Missy and her husband work hard to set a new standard of service, safety and customer-based solutions in the waste and earthmoving industry.
Jim Rogers, director of Development and Communication at the nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes, returns to "The Building Code." Jim share about the 11/11 Pledge and how builders like you can get involved.
Paul is joined by Charley Burtwistle, a data scientist on the Data and Research team here at Buildertrend. Charley shares how the team has evolved and how construction professionals can find value in their company's own data.
Tom and Paul are joined by Marc Jacocks, director of Marketing at 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW), the industry leading provider of structural warranties. Marc is bringing you all the need-to-know information surrounding structural warranties.
Ryan Jenkins has been a carpenter for 10 years and is a site supervisor at Tass Construction Group in Sydney, Australia. Ryan has a lot of experience in the construction industry and is an advocate for creating and maintaining relationships with clients and their neighbors.
At the age of 18, Bill Katsaros bought his first house, renovated it and sold it. He continued this process as a means to pay for his college education, but it soon became a passion. Today, Bill and his wife's company Roma Homes continues to flip and build houses in up-and-coming neighborhoods in Charlotte, N.C.
Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul sat down to talk with Lucas McCurdy, fan of senior living and founder of The Bridge Group Construction in Flower Mound, Texas. Lucas grew up in the construction industry and is a third-generation construction entrepreneur. He believes that team communication, collaboration and trust are key factors to excellent outcomes.
Check out the full episode to hear more about how Lucas and his team are working to positively impact and advocate for the lives of older adults living in senior communities.
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are sitting down with the guys who started it all. Buildertrend co-founders, and returning guests of the podcast, Dan Houghton, Jeff Dugger and Steve Dugger (known affectionately as The Bobs) are here to chat about their experience with leading the company through times of change and uncertainty.
Check out the full episode to hear more about how the company has adapted to change throughout the years and how The Bobs have used past experiences to quickly modify for the present and plan for the future.
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On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are getting to know U.S. Air Force veteran Michelle Warren, now president of Caliber Construction in Albuquerque, N.M. After 20 years in the military, Michelle retired and partnered with developer Wayne Berry to open Caliber Construction – a company that does projects for the U.S. federal government.
Tune in to the full episode to hear more about her career, how her company has been dealing with the challenges of the pandemic and how Buildertrend and the new Work in Progress report are helping to run the business.
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are chatting with Jeff Sawyer of TruNORTH Construction in Hartford, Conn. Jeff and his business partner Matt Powers have been continually recognized for the work they do and the relationships they make with their mighty team of 11. A couple of their accolades include Best of Hartford Magazine 2019 and Remodeling’s Big 50 2019.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Jeff and his team have built impactful relationships and how they’re using these relationships to grow their business and make a difference in their community.
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Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are discussing business strategy with David Arnold, podcast superfan and chief strategy officer here at Buildertrend. David has been at Buildertrend for about four years and focuses on partnerships and future opportunities for the company.
Tune in to the full episode for insights on how to keep your business moving forward in our current environment and to hear about how connecting with other builders can positively impact your strategy.
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are talking with Jeff Kann of Houseworks Inc. in San Francisco. Houseworks is a design-build company that focuses on creating highly functional and beautiful spaces for their clients.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Jeff’s experience with building homes as a homeowner led to his passion for remodeling houses and how he uses communication to maintain a superior client experience.
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Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are chatting with longtime listener and travel enthusiast, Paul McManus, of McManus Kitchen and Bath in Tallahassee, Fla. McManus studied architecture in college and after spending four years as an intercontinental bicycle tour guide, visiting more than 38 countries, McManus returned home to open McManus Kitchen and Bath offering design and build services.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about how McManus is using templates to make job management processes more efficient and how robot cubbies are becoming the newest kitchen trend.
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This week on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are talking templates with Buildertrend onsite consultant and template guru, Jordan Coolidge. Jordan’s been with Buildertrend for two and a half years. He enjoys traveling around to meet with Buildertrend clients in order to help them learn and implement the software into their daily processes.
Tune in to the full episode to learn more about using templates within Buildertrend and how you can use them to save time and increase efficiency.
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are bringing you the inside scoop on the new partnership between Buildertrend and The Home Depot. They are joined by Frank Blake, Home Depot’s general manager for outside sales and service, to dive deep into what this new partnership and what it means for construction pros like you.
Tune in to the full episode to hear more about The Home Depot Pro Xtra loyalty program and how Buildertrend users will benefit from our new efforts.
Watch and sing along to the carpool karaoke episode.
Visit the podcast page to learn more about the benefits of Buildertrend’s partnership with The Home Depot.
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are chatting with R.B. Gallup of Gallup & LaFitte, a design and build company in Chapin, South Carolina. R.B. is a third-generation custom construction professional in the family-owned business. He is also the youngest homebuilder to ever receive the designation of Certified Master Builder in the state of South Carolina.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Gallup & LaFitte uses proactive communication to maintain superior customer service and how to find success when you’re young in the industry.
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This week on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are speaking with Steve Tankersley of Tankersley Construction in Sacramento, Calif. Steve and his wife started in commercial construction and decided to start their family-owned business when they saw a need for increased organization processes such as job costing in the residential construction industry.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Steve and his wife apply their large-scale commercial construction experience to their small-scale commercial and residential construction projects.
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On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are chatting with Darren Brown of Decking Sydney in Alexandria an inner-city suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Darren worked as a subcontractor on projects and had his own decking business before deciding to work full time at Decking Sydney.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about how Darren and the Decking Sydney team have used Buildertrend to transform the way they run their jobs and keep their projects running smoothly.
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Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are delving into the meaning of holistic design for Part 2 of the Haven Builders podcast with design manager, Charissa Surine. If you missed Part 1 from last week, be sure to listen by clicking here.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about Charissa’s unique design process and how she gets to know clients one-on-one in order to fully understand their design styles and needs for their dream home.
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On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are talking growth and success in building a business with Dallas Stobbe of Haven Builders in Saskatoon, a Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Dallas and his wife started Haven Builders in 2010 with the dream of providing high-end, luxury home design and building services for their area.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about how you can use learning opportunities, up-front communication and technology to ensure growth and success for your business. And be sure to check out Part 2 of the episode launching next week!
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Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are joined by power tool reviewer and home improvement enthusiast, Sarah Listi, digital creator of Tool Girl’s Garage. Sarah is a dog lover from Texas who grew up building and helping her dad with projects, which has carved her career path and inspired her passion for this business.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about Sarah’s passion for learning and how she uses her knowledge, experience and talents to inspire others to take on projects.
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What's better than one Stevie Award? Two! For the second year in a row, the Buildertrend customer success team won an award for their outstanding service. On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are talking Stevie Awards and award-winning customer service with Buildertrend technical service manager, Marge Haley. Marge started out as a Buildertrend coach and has been with the company for three years.
Tune in to the full episode to hear all about why Buildertrend works hard to maintain a superior, award-winning customer service experience and get insights from our team on how you can provide next-level service for your business.
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are chatting with design extraordinaire and social media influencer, Danny Wang, of Danny Wang Design in Orange County, Calif. Danny Wang Design is a design-build company with an experienced team who transforms interior and exterior spaces to fit each client’s unique style.
Tune in to the full episode to hear how Danny started using Instagram to promote his business and ended up with over 430,000 followers. See what you could be doing to promote your business on social media to land more leads.
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Today on “The Building Code” Tom and Paul are chatting with Brett and Kara Phillips, a husband and wife team and owners of High Street Homes in Fort Worth, Texas. High Street Homes is a full-service design and build company that focuses on making the vision of home happen for their clients with design-forward thinking at a lower cost.
Listen to the full episode to hear about the latest home-design trends, how to build relationships on social media and how the Phillips’ use Buildertrend to combine their love for design with construction in order to build the perfect home for their clients.
Today’s episode of “The Building Code” is all about the new Buildertrend feature – the Work in Progress report. Tom and Paul are doing a deep dive with Scott Vonderharr, Director of Product Strategy at Buildertrend, to bring you all the need-to-know information regarding WIP reporting and why it’s a game-changer for Buildertrend users.
Listen to the full episode to hear about the importance of using WIP reporting and how it can be used to make important financial decisions. Also, be sure to listen in to hear about our Facebook group The Building Code Crew and how to join.
On today’s episode of “The Building Code” Tom and Paul are talking to Stacy Eakman of Eakman Construction Company in Seattle. This episode contains lots of great content around the importance of creating and maintaining relationships with architects.
Check out the full episode to hear about how the company is dealing with job site safety amid the pandemic, how they’re using TikTok to attract a younger following and how you can use architect relationships to land more leads.
Today on “The Building Code” Tom and Paul are joined by Reid Benjamin, director of sales at financial technology company, GreenSky. Since being founded in 2006, GreenSky has grown to become the largest home improvement financing company in the nation.
Check out the full episode to hear about our new partnership with GreenSky and how we will work together to provide financial solutions and ensure the success of our customers and their businesses.
Joining Tom and Paul on today’s episode of “The Building Code” is Rene Genet of David Reid Homes coming at you all the way from New Zealand. David Reid Homes is a franchise building company with about 18 individual branches around New Zealand – each specializing in custom designs that suit their clients’ needs.
Check out the full episode to hear about how builders at David Reid Homes are effectively running their businesses using Buildertrend and how they are adapting their building processes in the current environment.
Buildertrend’s legal expert, Nick Knihnisky, is joining Tom and Paul on today’s special-release episode of “The Building Code” to talk about Payment Protection Program updates.
Check out the full episode to hear about the latest updates to the PPP, what these updates mean for you and your business, and looking forward, what you can expect from the program.
Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are joined by John Lea of Georgia company Decksouth to chat about his unique Buildertrend story. Decksouth was started in 1998 by John and one part-time carpenter. Today his team of 24 runs the design-build company with a focus on outdoor living.
Check out the full episode to hear John’s story about how he made Buildertrend work for his company by diving in, taking charge and gaining complete buy-in from his team.
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are chatting with Trevor Pillen, Associate Project Manager at Buildertrend. Trevor has been at Buildertrend for five years and knows all the ins and outs when it comes to Payment Processing, one of the five Pro Services offered by Buildertrend.
Listen to the full episode to hear about how you can use Buildertrend Payment Processing powered by Chase to simplify your payment processes, save time and create convenience for you, your clients and your subcontractors.
Joining Tom and Paul on this episode of “The Building Code” is Tim Brown, co-owner and lead strategist at Hook Agency in Minneapolis, MN. Tim started out in web design and he soon figured out that he could drive his own business using leads from organic Google traffic.
Today, a large majority of Hook’s clients are contractors. Listen to the full episode to hear how Tim and his team work to help construction pros like you optimize their online presence and increase lead generation, especially in today’s environment.
Just in time for Earth Day, Tom and Paul were joined by Matt Daigle on this week’s episode of “The Building Code.” Matt founded RISE, a company inspired by his sustainable and environmental family values after the birth of his daughter.
As a homeowner, there are many decisions you need to make while you are building or remodeling a home. In a world of many unreliable sources, RISE aims to provide access to inspiration for homeowners interested in sustainability, trustworthy tips & tricks and even rebate opportunities.
Joining Tom and Paul on this episode of “The Building Code” is none other than The Zen Builder, otherwise known as Ed Earl. Ed spoke to the guys about how to be a compassionate contractor and the three mortal sins in the construction industry.
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Paul and Tom are joined by legal expert and owner of The Lien Zone, Alex Barthet. We asked Alex to come on the podcast for a second time to provide valuable resources and discuss how COVID-19 is and will continue to impact the construction industry. Listen to the full episode to learn more!
On this episode of “The Building Code”, Paul and Tom are joined by Dr. Ernie Goss, prominent professor and regional economist. Ernie’s specialty is making economics digestible to people from all walks of life. Listen to the full episode to hear Ernie break down the state of the economy as it pertains to COVID-19 and give expert advice on how to navigate these changes as a business owner.
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are joined by Lucas Congdon of Lucas Lagoons based out of Sarasota, Fla. They talk about the hit television show “Insane Pools: Off the Deep End” on Animal Planet and how Buildertrend has helped transform their business.
This podcast is sponsored by Buildertrend Webinars.
This week’s episode of The Building Code focuses on COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, and how business owners can stay ahead of the challenges stemming from this pandemic. Tom is joined by Nick Knihnisky, Buildertrend’s in-house counsel and legal affairs manager, to share tips on how to handle scheduling, communication and insurance matters during this time.
On this episode of The Building Code, Paul and Tom are joined by the winners of the NAHB Custom Home Builders of the Year award, Arcadia Homes. Jeremy Schumacher, president, and AJ Foard, vice president, came on the podcast to talk about what makes their award-winning business a success.
On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments over the past year to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Building Code! Thank you to all of our guests and listeners who have been a part of this journey. We couldn’t have done it without you. ‘Preciate ya!
Paul and Tom talk to Alex Barthet from The Lien Zone in South Florida about how construction professionals can stay out of court and keep their businesses free of legal issues.
On our first “Feature Spotlight” episode of The Building Code, we’re talking all things lead management and how our customers are using it in their building worlds with Dan Lipari, Senior Manager of Customer Success.
A lot of what Buildertrend offers is project management related … tools for once you’ve won the job. But what about before you start the job? There’s a gap in this part of the industry’s process. How businesses are managing their leads, how they follow up, the consistency in which they follow up, how professionally they present their business – that’s where our lead management features get their moment to shine.
Wes Trunk, project manager at Trunk Bay Companies - Bloomington, Illinois - joins Paul and Tom on The Building Code podcast during Buildertrend University. They cover many topics, from palm trees to Trunk Bay's business and everything in between.
Join Paul and Tom for a discussion with Brad and Brittany from Brown Haven Homes, live from Buildertrend University. Learn about the history of Brown Haven Homes, the Brown Haven Price Promise, and how Brown Haven's love for Buildertrend University keeps them coming back to Omaha.
Pat Fitzgerald, Project Manager at Proformance Construction, joins us on part four of four of the IBS Builder Talks series on the podcast to give us insight into their company goals moving forward and what LaCrosse, Wisconsin is truly known for.
Matt Troyer, CEO at Emergent Construction (Indianapolis, Indiana), joins us on The Building Code podcast at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, to give the lowdown on business systems and his company’s strategy for social media marketing.
Brad Leavitt, president of AFT Construction (Scottsdale, Ariz.), joins us on The Building Code podcast at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, to share his experience with moving his company from Excel to Buildertrend, building high-end drinking fountains, and creating a strong Instagram presence.
Buildertrend co-founders Dan Houghton, Steve Dugger and Jeff Dugger kick off The Building Code podcast with the story of how Buildertrend came to be, as well as anecdotes that speak to the rapid growth and success of the company.
Join Paul and Tom for a conversation with Alex Skobel from Skobel Homes at the 2019 International Builders Show. Learn about how Alex started his business, how he's implemented Buildertrend into his daily workflow and what he feels makes Buildertrend special.
