The Building Code

As builders close out a frenzied construction year, we’re highlighting Buildertrend patterns from the past year and how construction software factored into 2021 home building. On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley examine the data trends from a historic construction year with Buildertrend data analyst Kayla Schmitt. Kayla also offers insight into a service Buildertrend is testing to help builder’s reach their business goals. WHAT’S A TREND THAT SURPRISED YOU? “One element that we've seen a large increase in over the last year, even two years, is that communication piece. So especially in the age of COVID, you can't necessarily go out and see people face-to-face anymore. We've had an increase of about 40% in our daily log consumption. So that's speaking to what happened on a day-to-day basis throughout the job and messaging that, whether it's to the subcontractors or the homeowner, making sure everybody's up to date and they understand what's going on.” WHAT KINDS OF DATA ARE BUILDERS SEEKING FROM BUILDERTREND? “I think some of the bigger takeaways that we've had so far is just identifying holes in their workflows. Maybe some inefficiencies that they've had. So at the end of the day, as we talked about, it's all about optimizing their revenue. And then I think if you don't know where to start, it's really just, you got to ask yourself, what do you want to do with your business? Where do you want your business to go? You communicate that with us. And then we can even help you identify the proper Key Performance Indicators that you need to track.” LINKS AND MORE Related content: Get insight on how to future-proof your business by checking out our latest blog. Want to get your finances in shape for the new year? Listen here for accounting pro-tips. Got podcast topic suggestions for 2022? Reach out to us at [email protected]. “The Better Way” a podcast by Buildertrend: Ready to optimize how your team plans projects with the world’s No. 1 construction management software? Pick up Buildertrend project planning pro tips on the newest season of “The Better Way, a podcast by Buildertrend.” Subscribe and stream all five bingeable episodes on your favorite listening app now. Follow us on social: Instagram and Facebook: @Buildertrend Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

Solid financials keep builders in fighting shape to handle the day-to-day and big picture challenges thrown at the construction industry. In this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley pick up financial pro-tips from Carla Merrill, a consultant who helps builders integrate their financials with software like Buildertrend and CoConstruct. Carla offers practical advice for builders looking to better organize or order their books to protect their profits and reputation. WHAT ARE THE KEY PRACTICES OF A FINANCIALLY FIT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY? “Statistically, it's been proven that builders who track their cost on a daily basis usually finish their projects on time and within budget. And so, you do have to have that job costing component set up in order to be able to do that. So a financially healthy (company) would be one who is regularly, whether that's daily or at least weekly, tracking their estimated versus actuals, which can be done on a budget page in Buildertrend. (A company) who's staying on top of their upgrades and additions and price changes by using tools such as change orders and purchase orders so that they don't fall behind on that, and they don't end up eroding their profit as the project is progressing, which can easily happen. And then they're integrating actually with QuickBooks so that they can see it.” WHAT’S ONE TACTIC BUILDERS SHOULD FOCUS ON BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR TO GET THEIR FINANCIALS IN ORDER? “I always tell people the end of the year is a perfect time to figure out what your overhead costs are and make sure that you're taking that amount and that you're allocating it to your projects.” Plus, tune in to hear Catie Brown of Buildertrend’s data and research team highlight how builders can instill a growth mindset in their organization. LINKS AND MORE Related content: Learn more about Carla’s consulting services. Master Buildertrend’s accounting integrations for free. Listen to our last episode on how to retain top talent in construction. “The Better Way” a podcast by Buildertrend: Ready to optimize how your team plans projects with the world’s No. 1 construction management software? Pick up Buildertrend project planning pro tips on the newest season of “The Better Way, a podcast by Buildertrend.” Subscribe and stream all five bingeable episodes on your favorite listening app now. Follow us on social: Instagram and Facebook: @Buildertrend We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected]. Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

Higher turnover. An aging workforce. Surging demand. Construction businesses face a trio of challenges stressing their workloads and their workers. So how are construction owners attracting and keeping their best talent? In today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley discuss how builders can empower their workforces with Benji Carlson of Breakthrough Academy. The Canada-based construction company consultant seeks to help transform honest, hardworking contractors across North America into thriving entrepreneurs. Benji highlights strategies to engage, retain and develop your workers, including how to rethink the compensation question. WHY DO CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES STRUGGLE TO HIRE AND KEEP THEIR TOP TALENT? “A lot of construction companies struggle to create and articulate a clear career path for people. High performers don't want a dead-end job. And a lot of people, a lot of owners don't, I think put themselves in the shoes of an applicant, of a candidate, enough.” HOW ARE CONSTRUCTION OWNERS SUCCESSFULLY MAPPING CAREER PATHS FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES? “They're thinking through how their organizational chart is designed. And they're linking one step, one node on the system to a higher one, to a higher one, to a higher one. They're getting very clear on what skills, what aptitudes the person needs to develop to move up, what results that business owner would need to see from the employee to move them up. So, it's not just giving promotions willy-nilly. There is actual measurable stuff that you need to see.” LINKS AND MORE Related content: Read more about why the construction industry’s churning workers faster than other industries. Listen to more advice from Benji on charting career paths for your best employees. Download Breakthrough Academy’s training checklist for retaining top talent. “The Better Way” a podcast by Buildertrend: Ready to optimize how your team plans projects with the world’s No. 1 construction management software? Pick up Buildertrend project planning pro tips on the newest season of “The Better Way, a podcast by Buildertrend.” Subscribe and stream all five binge-able episodes on your favorite listening app now. Follow us on social: Instagram and Facebook: @Buildertrend We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected]. Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

Advances in technology, foresight in construction, and Americans’ growing desire to age in place have expanded the installation of home elevators and stairlifts in the U.S. And Arrow Lift, with its 13 locations nationwide, has been a leader in this accessibility transformation. On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley learn all about home accessibility from Pete Newstrom, Arrow Lift’s vice president of finance and accounting. Plus, Pete shares how Arrow Lift has reaped the rewards of Buildertrend as a subcontractor. EARLY ON, YOUR CLIENTELE NEEDED ELEVATORS AND LIFTS DUE TO LIFE CHANGES OR DESIRED LUXURY. WHAT’S CHANGED? “Now it is much more common for folks to plan ahead, and a lot of times they are putting the elevator in before it is physically looked at as a need, or if that is not in the budget, they might just stack closets in advance so that however many years in the future, when an elevator is in the budget or is needed, it is that much easier to add to the home.” HOW HAS BUILDERTREND BENEFITED YOUR TEAM’S WORK AS A SUBCONTRACTOR? “One reason that we like Buildertrend is that those jobs tend to go relatively smoothly. It might be because the type of builder that uses Buildertrend is the type of builder that really is deliberate with open communication with their clients and subcontractors, or it might be because of the added benefit that Buildertrend provides with communicating with subcontractors like us. But in any event, it does seem to help things go smoothly.” LINKS AND MORE Related content: Explore the elegant elevator offerings of Arrow Lift that have Charley raving. Are you a subcontractor curious about Buildertrend? Learn more about how our platform can enhance your relationships with general contractors. “The Better Way” a podcast by Buildertrend: Improve how you use the world’s No. 1 construction management software. Subscribe and stream all four seasons on your favorite listening app now. Follow us on social: Instagram and Facebook: @Buildertrend We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected]. Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

Chris Ledet Homes has thrived in southeast Louisiana despite the ups and downs of the building economy and routine setbacks from hurricanes. A secret to their longevity? Customer service that connects with the homeowner and extends well behind move-in. On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley talk to owner Paul Ledet about what it takes to create customer relationships that withstand the stresses of construction. Ledet also shares his thoughts on taking over his father’s business, navigating new tech and the personal touch of customer relations, and the hardest part about building in a hurricane hotspot. WHAT ASPECT OF THE BUILDER-HOMEOWNER RELATIONSHIP DO YOU FEEL BUILDERS STRUGGLE WITH? “I find that the more transparent you are with having your selections or allowances open and available, and my vendors are uploading quotes that they can view, I mean, that goes a long way for an owner to be able to see a flooring selection, to be able to click through there, and they can see, basically, exactly the labor amount, the flooring amount, the square footage, the labor rate, the flooring rate. And they just give them a better sense of trust, I suppose. I know not everybody does that and that may be a weird concept for some builders, but when you open that door to have that trust and communication, I find that the jobs, generally, go a lot smoother.” HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC COMPLICATED CUSTOMER RELATIONS? “The last two years have been pretty weird with COVID. Lots of loose ends that are way more loose ends than normal, things taking lead times, are taking forever and you try to move them in without appliances and stuff. Managing their expectations is the key, but even then, we're trying to manage them and we're wrong several times because we rely on information, too, but really just trying to manage their expectations and trying to set deadlines, but not, ‘Hey, look, we're trying to commit to this two weeks, but we want it to be finished before you move in.’ That was a real tough one for us.” LINKS AND MORE Related content: Download Buildertrend’s guide to maintaining strong relationships during a custom build. Enjoy hearing Paul’s take on building? Listen to his podcast “The Wasted Hour” on any major streaming platform. “The Better Way” a podcast by Buildertrend: Improve how you use the world’s No. 1 construction management software. Subscribe and stream all four seasons on your favorite listening app now. Follow us on social: Instagram and Facebook: @Buildertrend We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected]. Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

Slammed by surging demand, pool builders and other outdoor contractors head into an off-season as busy as ever. So how should they seize that downtime to set up their 2022 season for success? Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley uncover how outdoor contractors can optimize their marketing and sales processes in the off-season with Corey Halstead, co-owner of Halstead Media. Corey helps outdoor contractors increase their sales and has worked in all facets of the industry, including on an installation team, as a project manager, in design/sales, and for an industry product manufacturer. He shares his insight on how to capitalize on the off-season building break, offers strategies to improve your business’ marketing game, and analyzes how building in the pandemic may change how outdoor contractors think about their goals. LINKS AND MORE Related content: See how you can stay financially competitive with tips from Russ Stephens on a recent episode of “The Building Code.” Busy as ever? See why Halstead Media believes you shouldn’t let up on marketing your business. Want tools and tips to improve your marketing and sales process? Check out the latest season of the “The Better Way” a podcast by Buildertrend. Subscribe and stream this bingeable series on your favorite listening app now. Follow us on social: Instagram and Facebook: @Buildertrend We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected]. Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

How can general contractors and their subs streamline back-and-forth communication and share ever-changing schedule and vital project details easily? Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley learned how construction software like Buildertrend has helped general contractors better collaborate with their subcontractors from a Minnesota builder who’s worked in both roles. Jesse Kath, founder of Jkath Design Build + Reinvent, got his start in construction building cabinets and now runs a boutique remodeling firm. Listen to the full episode to hear Jesse’s insight on how builders win with construction management software and how and when to implement change in an industry slow to adapt tech.

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley discuss how builders can remain competitive in a turbulent construction environment with Russ Stephens, cofounder of the Association of Professional Builders. The Australia-based organization helps construction company leaders maximize their profitability through training and consulting to ultimately make the home-building process a world-class experience for consumers and contractors. Listen to the full episode to hear Russ’ advice for builders looking to bolster their business amid the trials of a construction boom and the best ways to ensure profitability and ultimately, viability.

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley explore Buildertrend’s exciting, new partnership with The Home Depot that will simplify product and expense management for builders. Frank Blake, The Home Depot’s general manager for outside sales, joins the podcast to highlight the exciting aspects of integrating Buildertrend with Pro Xtra, the leading home improvement retailer’s loyalty program for construction pros. Tune in to the full episode to hear Frank’s insights on how this partnership will help builders better their businesses, what values drive both companies and more.

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Catie Brown, a user researcher on the Data and Research team here at Buildertrend. Catie is an expert in collecting and analyzing customer feedback to determine areas of strength and where we can get better. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about why we call ourselves a user-centric company and why we collect customer feedback on a daily basis. Hear about how we use this research to inform our important decisions and the improvements we make within the Buildertrend platform.

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are learning all about what it takes to create homes that can withstand the extreme impacts of earthquakes in New Zealand. They’re joined by Bill Gray, expert builder at LMC Building and Construction, to hear about his personal experiences as well as the strict standards for building in a known earthquake zone. Tune in to the full episode to hear Bill’s insight on what it really means to build earthquake-proof homes. It’s not just about preventing houses from falling apart. It’s about saving lives.

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with returning guest, Marge Haley, a development coordinator here at Buildertrend. Marge is an expert on the inner workings and processes that make up our construction project management software. Listen to the full episode to hear Marge’s insights about setting your team up for success with the Buildertrend onboarding process and how to maximize and save time on the job.

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Ryan Lipcheck, vice president of sales at CBUSA, to talk about group purchasing and why it’s becoming more of a necessity with the growing material costs and shortages of the post COVID-19 environment. Check out the full episode to hear Ryan’s view on the best ways to run purchasing departments and the outlook for construction pros who aren’t taking advantage of group buying power.

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Jason Cerone of Chicago Lumber Company in Omaha, Neb. Is joining Zach and Charley to discuss our most recent data report. In the report, dive deep into why material supplies are low, prices are high, and how it’s all affecting builders. Check out the full episode to hear Jason’s perspective on the lasting effects COVID-19 is having on supply chains, lumber prices, and the growing demand for new homes.

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are getting the inside scoop on accessory dwelling units from Whitney Hill, co-founder and head of business operations and development at Snap ADU Design Build in San Diego. Tune in to the full episode to hear Whitney’s insight on the growing popularity of ADUs and why upping your game with Buildertrend’s Pro features can help secure business success.

On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Bob Deeks, owner and president of RDC Fine Homes in Whistler, British Columbia, is joining Zach and Charley to dive into the topic of building net zero homes. Net zero or carbon neutrality is the process of completely canceling out the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activity. Listen to the full episode to hear Bob talk about building net zero homes, how to meet environmental standards and how to grow your business by setting yourself apart.

On this episode of the “The Building Code,” interim hosts Zach Wojtowicz and Charley Burtwistle are joined by Chris Krebs, owner of NOVUS Building Services. NOVUS is a fabrication and installation company serving areas from Massachusetts all the way down to the beaches of Southern Florida. Listen to the full episode to hear how Chris plans to continue NOVUS' growth and how implementing tech will sustain it.

Today on the final episode of “The Building Code” Takeover series, guest host Dan Houghton, co-founder and CEO of Buildertrend, is back to talk about the topic of company mission with Bill Smithers of CBUSA. Listen to the full episode to hear about what goes into building a company mission and how it works with defined values to drive a company forward.

On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” guest hosts Dan Houghton, co-founder and CEO of Buildertrend and Frank Blake of The Home Depot will be chatting about leadership. Tune in to the full episode to hear about how their experiences have helped their leadership skills evolve and what challenges they’ve had to overcome.

On this episode of “The Building Code,” guest hosts Brandon Patterson of the Iowa Skilled Trades, and Joe Christensen of Cardinal Crest Homes will be discussing the very important topic of talent. Tips for hiring, what to look for and how to hold onto good people. Tune in to the full episode to hear about their experience with hiring in the construction industry and what they’ve learned about hiring and retaining top talent.

Today on “The Building Code,” guest hosts Matt Risinger of Risinger Build and Brad Leavitt of A Finer Touch Construction are talking about “mistakes” and how to avoid them. They’re telling personal stories and sharing great insights on how to make the best decisions for your construction company. Listen to the full episode to hear about how they’ve overcome challenges and what they’ve learned over the years that has contributed to the continued success of their businesses.

On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” guest hosts Nick Schiffer of NS Builders and Melissa Hryszko of Veranda Estate Homes are diving into the very popular topic of social media. Both Nick and Melissa have seen great success with using social media to promote their businesses, which has contributed to their accomplishments in the construction industry. Listen to the full episode to get insights on why social media is so important, how you can use it to promote your construction business and how to grow your following.

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.

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 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.

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 Florom, 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.

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. Are you a fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

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. Are you a fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

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. Are you a fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

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. Are you a fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

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 of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

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! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

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. Are you a fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

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 fan of “The Building Code” podcast? Nice! Be sure to head over to Facebook and join The Building Code Crew page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.