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The Building Code

A podcast by Buildertrend that explores people, technology and innovation.
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Episodes

Focusing on the customer experience with Missy Scherber | Episode 97

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.

Nov 19, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Talking structural warranty benefits with Marc Jacocks | Episode 94

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.

Oct 29, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 94

The value of knocking on the neighbor's door with Ryan Jenkins | Episode 93

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.

Oct 22, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 93

From building to flipping with Bill Katsaros | Episode 92

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.

Oct 15, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Positively impacting senior living with Lucas McCurdy | Episode 91

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 ol...

Oct 08, 202029 minSeason 2Ep. 91

Navigating challenging times with the co-CEOs and co-founders of Buildertrend | Episode 90

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 ...

Oct 01, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Government builds and Buildertrend with Michelle Warren | Episode 89

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 Builde...

Sep 24, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Finding purpose and building relationships with Jeff Sawyer | Episode 88

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 usi...

Sep 17, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Building a winning business strategy with David Arnold | Episode 87

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. Are you a fan o...

Sep 10, 202023 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Upgrading the remodeling experience in San Francisco with Jeff Kann | Episode 86

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. Are you a fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice!...

Sep 03, 202023 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Talking technology and templates with Paul McManus | Episode 85

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 pr...

Aug 27, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Templates: Why we love ‘em and why you should, too | Episode 84

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. Are you a ...

Aug 20, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Buildertrend and The Home Depot: A partnership for pros | Episode 83

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...

Aug 13, 202014 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Proactive Client Communication with R.B. Gallup of Gallup & LaFitte | Episode 82

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 cus...

Aug 06, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Applying commercial processes to residential construction with Steve Tankersley | Episode 81

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 c...

Jul 30, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Finding the value in tech with Decking Sydney | Episode 80

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. Are...

Jul 23, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Haven Builders Part 2: Holistic design with Charissa Surine | Episode 79

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. Are you a fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be s...

Jul 16, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Haven Builders Part 1: Self-evaluating for success with Dallas Stobbe | Episode 78

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 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 ...

Jul 09, 202035 minSeason 2Ep. 78
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