Episode 243: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Josh Waters, founder and CEO of Waters Building + Design. With over 25 years of experience in construction, Josh and his team have managed construction projects throughout the entire Southeast. They have a known reputation for excellence – especially when it comes to their historic renovations. Listen to the full episode to hear an inside perspective on bringing historic homes back to life – and maybe even a couple...
Oct 31, 2024•35 min•Ep. 249
Episode 242: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Jim Tobin, president and CEO at the National Association of Home Builders . With over two decades of experience in government affairs and public policy, Jim has played a pivotal role in shaping NAHB’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, influencing housing legislation, regulatory reforms and policies that impact home builders and the broader construction industry. He continues to lead the organization i...
Oct 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 248
Episode 241: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Patrick Henderson, managing partner and founder of PLH Homes. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur astute businessman, mentor and determined leader in the real estate, property development and luxury home building sectors. His goal is to leave a legacy on the community that will advance the culture for future generations to come. Listen to the full episode to hear more about what goes into making relationships with rea...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 246
Episode 240 On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are joined by Estie Briggs, emotional intelligence coach and consultant at Briggs Performance Consulting . Estie has 20 years' experience developing leaders at all levels and has led hundreds of workshops across the globe to create impactful, relevant learning experiences. She’s found a passion for building strong interpersonal relationships and helping professionals create joyful workplaces. Tune in to the full episode to ...
Oct 10, 2024•46 min•Ep. 245
Episode 239: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is joined by special guest host Scott Hale, director of the customer journey here at Buildertrend. They’re sitting down with Matt Hannaby, project manager at Marble Hill Fireplaces in the UK. Matt has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and has comprehensive knowledge of many skillsets that range the entire build process. He also has experience with digital transformation and implementing software for business alignment, tra...
Oct 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 244
Episode 238 On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Katlyn Slocum, creative director at Katlyn Slocum Design. Katlyn grew up around the construction industry with all the men in her family working in the trades. She saw firsthand the hard work they put into building their businesses, which is what led to her passion of helping contracting companies find success through powerful websites. Tune in to the full episode to learn for tips on how to strengthen you...
Sep 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 243
Today on “The Building Code,” Courtney is sitting down with returning guest Steven Sanders-Myers, purchasing manager at Brightwater Homes. Steven has been in the construction industry for over 20 years. While his passion is still in construction, over the past decade his focus has been on sustainable building, renewable energy and building responsibly with future generations in mind. Listen to the full episode to learn tips and strategies for successfully managing multiple projects at once in or...
Sep 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 242
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley is talking accounting and analytics with Jason Kruger, founder and president of Signature Analytics. Jason spent many years in public accounting with large national firms including Deloitte where he spent nearly 10 years. He gained exposure to different types of industries, construction being one of them, and he’s really started to build a strong foundation in that space. Tune in to the full episode to learn about the accounting best practices you ...
Sep 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 240
Today on “The Building Code,” Courtney Mattern, senior director of content and brand marketing at Buildertrend, is back on podcast as the new host. She’s flying solo today with in-studio guests Greg and Katie Frazell, co-owners of G. Lee Homes and long-time users of Buildertrend. Greg and Katie started the company out of necessity in 2004 after Greg lost his job and nearly 20 years later, they’re continuing to make an impact by offering clients an intimate building experience. Listen to the full...
Sep 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 241
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley is chatting with Brady Bankston, owner of Popularis Construction . Brady grew up in the industry with his father who was a carpenter and tile artisan. He eventually developed a love for woodworking and worked for a remodeling company before starting his own business. The word “Popularis” stems from a Latin word meaning “for the people,” and that’s the value that continues to drive the company today. Tune in to the full episode to learn how to get a...
Aug 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 239
Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is sitting down with Matt Hollis, chief operating officer at Lexar Homes . In 1993, the company was founded by Matt’s uncle Bob Hollis and his business partner James Moen with the intent to help families fulfill their dream of home ownership at an affordable price. And over 30 years later, their mission still holds true. Matt has been at Lexar for about nine years and really enjoys the frequent change and new challenges it brings. Listen to the full episode ...
Aug 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 238
Episode 232: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Jordan Duggan, general manager at Caprock Design + Build. Jordan has extensive experience in various areas of construction with over 15 years in the industry. He’s always learning about advancements inbuilding science, new product developments and installation techniques in order to build better, healthier homes for their clients. Listen to the full episode to learn more about sustainable building practices a...
Aug 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 237
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Chris Meeken, owner of Black Tie Group. With time spent in the U.S. Marine Corps, Chris honed his leadership skills to build a highly skilled team of craftsmen. Now they work together to create partnerships with homeowners and ensure a high-quality, stress-free construction experience. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how requesting client reviews and showcasing them on your website can help you win more jobs. Vis...
Aug 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 236
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing . In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Andrea Kottas, business development manager, at Kohler. She’s sharing all about how Kohler prior...
Aug 06, 2024•12 min•Ep. 234
Episode 230 On this episode of the “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Morgan Molitor, co-founder and creative director at Construction2style. As a husband and wife duo, Morgan and her husband Jamie have used their guiding principle of authenticity to turn what started as a lifestyle blog into a vibrant design + build company and small media enterprise. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how things like content, storytelling and offering value through workshops and...
Aug 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 235
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing . In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Bill Rieger and Pete Hess, both sales directors for the Engineered Wood Products Divisions at We...
Jul 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 233
Episode 229: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Tyler Farrell, owner of Killowen Construction and a bit of a celebrity in the construction world. Tyler and his team build luxury custom homes in Heber City, Utah and surrounding areas. Their goal is to ensure that their work is honest, and their homes are forever. Tyler was also featured as the contractor working with Studio McGee on the Netflix show, “Dream Home Makeover.” He now has over 319,000 followers on Instagr...
Jul 25, 2024•34 min•Ep. 229
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing . In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Jason Jones, director of national accounts, at Sherwin-Williams. He’s sharing all about how thei...
Jul 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 232
Episode 228: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach is flying solo with podcast guest Kathy Svetina, founder of NewCastle Finance. She and her team offer fractional CFO services to help small business owners ensure financial health and sustainability. Kathy has been at the helm of her own business for five years, but before that, she worked for nearly 14 years doing senior-level financial planning and analysis for Fortune 500 companies. Listen to the full episode to hear from Kathy about w...
Jul 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 228
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Eric Belcher, national business development manager at Andersen. He’s sharing all about how the b...
Jul 16, 2024•13 min•Ep. 231
Episode 227 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and special guest host Jon Walker, Buildertrend’s chief technology officer, are speaking with industry visionary Booker T. Washington, founder and CEO of Techie Homes Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Booker is a creative real estate developer and investor who pioneered the first black-developed micro-community in the U.S. Tune in to the full episode to hear how these revolutionary communities are making homeownership attainable in urban areas through innov...
Jul 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 227
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers. Tune in to the first minisode to hear from Craig Williams, national director for residential new construction, and JC Kimes, residential new ...
Jul 09, 2024•14 min•Ep. 230
Episode 226: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley sitting down with returning guests, Joe Christensen and Adam Shaeffer, co-founders of Cardinal Crest Homes in Kansas City, Missouri. They offer their clients a memorable custom home building experience with step by step interior design consulting and in-house architectural services. Listen to the full episode to hear from Joe and Adam about their experience with the Kansas City CBUSA chapter and the benefits they’ve seen so fa...
Jun 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 226
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest, Benji Carlson, director of content at Breakthrough Academy . Benji works with a team to create free, educational content that makes Breakthrough Academy an industry-leading advising and coaching company for contractors in North America. Tune in to the full episode to hear about the top three profit killers that are setting builders back and keeping them from reaching their financial goals. Learn more about Breakthr...
Jun 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 220
Episode 224: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and his dad James Burtwistle are co-hosting a special Father’s Day episode. They’re chatting with Cassie Parra, VP of operations and design manager, and Max Christiansen, founder and sales director, at Tru Builders. Cassie and Max work together as a father-daughter duo at their family-owned-and-operated remodeling business in Surprise, Arizona. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how their father-daughter relationship has ad...
Jun 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 225
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Gloria Fuentes, founder of GloJoy Construction , a design build company tackling projects in New York, Texas, Florida – just to name a few. Gloria’s background in banking and real estate investing lead her to construction management where she brings projects to life – whether it be in the commercial or residential space. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about Gloria’s journey and how she’s using technology to ensure successful ...
Jun 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 222
Episode 222: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are hosting a live recording in front of Buildertrend’s Product team. They’re joined by industry leaders Heather and Steve Tankersley, co-owners of Tankersley Construction and long-time users of Buildertrend, as they share their candid feedback about the software. They know what it takes to be successful with the platform – but that doesn’t mean they think it’s perfect. Listen to this special episode to hear the Tankersleys answer quest...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 223
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley guestless talking about a couple topics they’re truly passionate about. They’re bringing listeners the inside scoop on some exciting internal changes that’ll positively impact the success of our customers and their businesses. In Charley’s words, “We want to make sure we're not just a product that people use, but a partner for business growth and development.” Tune in to the full episode to hear more about changes we’ve made to the structu...
May 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 217
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley have Nelnet Bank’s Landon Weaver and Andrew Clark in studio. Landon and Andrew have both worked in home improvement financing for over a decade. They currently work together at Nelnet seeking to create the best home improvement program in the industry. They’re driven to understand the builder's perspective in order to make tools that maximize impact while minimizing difficulty. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how homeowner f...
May 16, 2024•23 min•Ep. 224
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are in studio with Mike Weaver, vice president of sales at Emser Tile. Mike’s been with Emser Tile for 18 years, holding a variety of positions before landing in his current role. During his time at the company and working in sales, he realized making connections and finding solutions for customers leads to lasting partnerships. Listen to the full episode to hear more about why solving problems is the key to earning more business and ensuring contin...
May 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 219
