Episode 188: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Tom Waller, owner of Tom Waller Signature Homes in Louisville, Kentucky. His love for construction started while framing houses after being laid off from Ford Motor Company. He built his family home and decided that construction was his passion. Tom started his custom home building company in 2001 and made it his full-time career in 2007. Listen to the full episode to hear more about his secrets for overcoming chal...
Aug 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 188
Episode 187: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Timothy Wingate Jr., founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting in West Palm Beach, Florida. Timothy gained firsthand knowledge of the construction industry from watching his dad run his own contracting business. He understands the challenges and now has a passion for helping construction companies find long-term sustainability, profitability and success. Listen to the full episode to...
Aug 10, 2023•40 min•Ep. 186
Episode 186: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Rebecca Hidalgo Rains, designated broker at Integrity All Stars. Rebecca has an expansive career in the real estate and construction industries, starting as a licensed agent in 1993 and working her way to her current passion of developing affordable housing options. She’s considered an expert in her industry and is dedicated to helping families with the biggest investment of their lives. Listen to the full episode to hear ...
Aug 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 187
Episode 185: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are with John Lenker, founder and chief vision officer, and Assaf Arie, partner and chief executive officer, at Lenker, a growth consulting and marketing firm in Delano, Minnesota. Assaf worked for a concrete company and met John as a client. After working together for years, John asked Assaf to join his team. Their combined passion for branding and vast knowledge of the industry make them pros in construction marketing. Liste...
Jul 27, 2023•38 min•Ep. 185
Episode 184: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Brian Pavlick, president of CBUSA. Before he was president, Brian held several roles during his nearly 17 years with the company. He helped to manage markets and traveled during the economic downturn of 2008 to help keep the business alive. He would eventually become chief operating officer, running CBUSA’s day-to-day operations, before transitioning to president in 2022. Additionally, he also serves a...
Jul 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 184
Episode 183: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Meghan Billings, owner and general contractor at MEG Construction & Design in Twin Falls, Idaho. She graduated at the top of her class from Weber State University as one of only two women in the Manufacturing Engineering program. After some time spent in engineering, Meghan realized her love of the details and possibilities during the process of building her family’s dream home. She was able to experience...
Jul 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 183
Episode 182: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Gregg Cantor, president and CEO of Murray Lampert in San Diego, California, and his daughter Rachel Cantor Walker, their vice president of operations. Gregg started his career at Murray Lampert doing job site cleanup and eventually bought the company when his grandfather retired. Rachel followed in her dad's footsteps by receiving an architecture degree, and she's now the fourth generation to join the family busine...
Jul 06, 2023•35 min•Ep. 182
Episode 181: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Tim Coughran, owner of Alderview Construction in Denver, Colorado. Tim has been working in construction for more than 20 years. After spending several years working on commercial projects, he was drawn back to the residential side because of the connections he developed with clients during the home building process. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how to prioritize vendor relationships to ensure...
Jun 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 181
Episode 180: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with returning guest Alex Barthet, managing partner at The Barthet Firm and founder of The Lien Zone. Alex heads up the firm's construction practice and serves as litigation counsel to several statewide and local contractors and material suppliers. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about the essentials of construction contracts and how to be legally proactive to protect your business from unforeseen challenges. J...
Jun 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 180
Episode 178: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Chris Fox, director of design and sales at Fox Home Innovations, LLC, in Manhattan, Kansas. Chris is a Kansas native and started the company in 2009. He’s passionate about construction work and began learning at a very young age, working for his father’s tile business. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about Chris’ experience at Buildertrend University and why he sees the value of attending our two-day...
Jun 15, 2023•29 min•Ep. 178
Episode 179: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Jimmy Reed and David Socia, co-founders of Sidar Builders in Tyler, Texas. Jimmy and David have found their niche building efficient, cost-effective houses in their community. They also pay close attention to the needs of their team and their trade partners by keeping their culture and mission at the forefront of everything they do. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how they’ve established the ri...
Jun 15, 2023•45 min•Ep. 179
Episode 177 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Dave Carpentier, CEO of Assurely , an all-in-one marketplace for affordable business insurance tailored to construction teams. Assurely provides rapidly growing companies the insurance protection they need to innovate and continue scaling. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about our new partnership with Assurely and how our combined options bring builders the best insurance in the industry. Join “The Building...
May 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 177
Episode 176: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Ashley Kuhn and Maranda Adams, co-founders of Blair Freeman , the only 100% Black woman-owned and woman-led Class A contractor in Omaha, Nebraska. Ashley and Maranda started Blair Freeman in 2018 with a mission to remove barriers and empower clients through a boldly transparent construction and real estate process. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how they’re changing the status quo and l...
May 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 176
Episode 175: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach is chatting with Russ Stephens, co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders , to talk about key insights from their 2023 State of Residential Construction Industry report released last month. Russ has over 25 years of business experience and owned his own a building company, which eventually led him to providing services and resources for residential home builders. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about what you can expect from t...
Apr 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 175
Episode 174: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are discussing how to find and hire top talent with Paul Sanneman, founder and president, and Ed Earl, chief operating officer, of Contractor Staffing Source . Paul and Ed are passionate about helping residential contractors find talented staff to grow their construction company. Their extensive knowledge and expertise have contributed to their company’s success as a leading recruiting service in the residential construction i...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 174
Episode 173: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Vengan Anandan, the director of financial services here at Buildertrend, to talk about the importance of lending options for construction businesses. Vengan has spent his entire career in the fintech space where he helped launch new fintech products at companies like American Express and Anheuser-Busch. Today, he’s working with our team to ensure a superior customer experience with enhanced financial tools and serv...
Mar 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 173
Episode 172: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Josh Schaffer, owner of Rog & Wilco in Denver, Colorado. After growing up and working for his dad’s framing company, he swore he would never come back to it after he graduated college. He spent ten years in the United States Airforce as a pilot before eventually making his way back to construction. Josh and his wife flipped houses for three years before starting to design and build their own homes. Listen...
Mar 16, 2023•40 min•Ep. 172
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by returning guest, Piper Stromatt, director of interior design and partner at Boutique Living by Curate in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Piper grew up in the construction world and recalls being on job sites before she could even walk. The passion for the industry came to her at a young age and has remained with her over the years. Tune in to the full episode to the hear about her career in construction, how other women paved the way and how s...
Mar 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 171
On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are live from IBS with Steven Sanders-Myers, general contractor at Brightwater Homes in Sandy Springs, Georgia. While waiting tables, Steven was offered a construction job after a simple handshake – and hasn't looked back. He then got his degree in construction management and joined the team at Brightwater Homes where he shares their passion for economical building. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Brightwater Homes’ sustai...
Feb 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 170
Episode 169 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Dan Houghton, CEO and co-founder of Buildertrend, to chat about the company rebrand and expectations for 2023. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about the reason for Buildertend’s recent rebrand and how our customer-first mindset is driving all company initiatives. Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/ Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Feb 02, 2023•26 min•Ep. 169
Episode 167: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Mark Boud, a real estate economist. Mark’s modeled forecasts and analytics are trusted by major builders, land developers and capital groups and financial institutions. He and his team conduct master planned residential market research throughout the nation. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about the economic outlook for construction in 2023 and how to prepare your business. How will the small to mid-...
Jan 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 167
The Building Code Ep 168 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Heather Tankersley, co-owner and vice president of operations at Tankersley Construction in Sacramento, California. Before taking on a full-time role at the company, Heather managed complex electrical projects for some of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how making connections in the construction industry promotes success and what to exp...
Jan 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 168
Episode 166 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Joe Christensen, founder and owner of Cardinal Crest Homes in Kansas City, Missouri. Joe got an early start in construction by working on his family farm. He then earned a degree in construction management and a minor in business management from Brigham Young University. Today, Joe works closely with clients to make their dream homes a reality. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about the importance of managing your ...
Dec 15, 2022•40 min•Ep. 166
Episode 165: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Tom Henning, director of construction management at Westminster Canterbury Richmond. Tom has an extensive career in the industry that started when he was in college. After graduating with in field engineering, he worked for several companies managing projects and even owned his own construction company for over five years. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about what it takes to be a successful project...
Dec 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 165
Episode 164: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Courtney Baxter-Marsh, co-owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen in northwest Arkansas. Courtney is the marketing manager as well as the office manager who handles all the business financials. She works alongside her mom, Mary, who does project design and her dad, Scott, their general manager. Listen to the full episode to hear more about what it’s like starting a remodeling business in a booming construction...
Nov 10, 2022•30 min•Ep. 164
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Eric Pierce, co-owner of Color Houses in Houston, Texas. The Color Houses team has been renovating historic homes for the past ten years and share their passion for restoring a home’s original beauty and character. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about their decade-long journey of renovating historic homes and how Buildertrend Takeoff helps them simplify their processes and scale their business. Read the shownote...
Nov 03, 2022•41 min•Ep. 163
Episode 162: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Matt Hoots, owner of SawHorse design-build in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt has over 20 years of experience in green building and dedicates a lot of his time to educating fellow builders and clients on the importance of using sustainable methods. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about what it means to be a green builder and how to implement these building standards into your business. What is something that’...
Oct 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 162
Episode 161: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest Emma Dickinson, a senior product manager here at Buildertrend. Emma and her team work on improving the financial features we offer on our platform. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about Buildertrend’s new, simplified process for paying subs and vendors digitally . What are the biggest differences with the new process for sending payments? “The big difference is now builders can pay an...
Sep 29, 2022•14 min•Ep. 161
Episode 160: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Paul Ledet, owner of CLH Build in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Paul took over the now 40-year-old company from his father and works hard to maintain their exceptional reputation. Replacing their paper processes with Buildertrend has really helped streamline processes during difficult times. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how to build homes that withstand hurricanes and how project management software helps make...
Sep 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 160
On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Casey Grey, founder and CEO of The Conscious Builder , a custom home and renovation company in Ontario, Canada. Casey took an early interest in the construction industry starting his career in renovations at the age of 17 before starting his own company at 24. His focus then became building net-zero homes and educating others on the importance of creating healthy living environments. Listen to the full episode to hear mor...
Sep 08, 2022•35 min•Ep. 159
