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#579 Getting into the tradesperson’s longevity mindset with Dr. Luigi Nalli of PinPoint Health

Luigi teaches us how to combat repetitive action injuries, the necessity of varied movements, what to do about low back pain, preventing future issues, how to protect joints, and treating physical problems physically. He breaks down the simple steps for longevity on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Dr. Luigi Nalli on Instagram @Dr.LouNalli and reach out at [email protected]. Find PinPoint Health at PinPointHealth.ca and @PinPoint_Health. Reach out at 416-744-7900 and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

May 12, 20241h 50m

#578 Affordable housing for the aging population with Ian Jones of BGI Group and The Joy Concept

Gianluca Pascale of The Constructor's Guild joins in this conversation with Ian who walks us though The Joy Concept's proposal for building affordable rental housing through compassionate capitalism. We discuss issues with the government's focus on reelection, gatekeeping costs for building in Canada, and changing the NIMBY mindset on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Ian Jones of BGI Group and The Joy Concept at BGIGroup.ca, MyJoyLiving.com and on LinkedIn at Ian Jones MRICS. Reach out at [email protected]. Find Gianluca Pascale of The Constructor's Guild at ConstructorsGuild.com and on LinkedIn at Gianluca Pascale. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

May 7, 20241h 29m

#577 Building infrastructure and economic struggles with Jason Farris of Glenmore Custom Homes.

Jason tells us about what goes into a substation, becoming just a number, what highrise cancellations mean for the industry, cost of living consequences, and constant price increases. We also discuss online marketing scams, and substance abuse on the jobsite on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Jason Farris of Glenmore Custom Homes on Instagram @GlenmoreCustomHomes. Reach out at 647-332-5516 and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

May 1, 20241h 31m

#576 Too impatient to succeed with AJ Cappuccitti thoughts on trades today, AC Custom Reno

We talk about shiny object syndrome, learning delayed gratification, why old trades struggle to get off the tools, when to stay an employee, and understanding that ROI doesn't always mean money. We also talk about how to let clients hire their own trades while protecting yourself, and the future of visionary and integrator partnerships on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find AJ Cappuccitti of AC Custom Reno at ACCustom.ca and @ACCustomRenoInc. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and

Apr 28, 20241h 29m

#575 Escaping track building prison with Daniel da Costa of Sons of Carpentry

Daniel tells us about working long hours doing the same thing over and over and trying to do good work on a speed motivated jobsite. We also discuss the myth of natural talent, educating clients, how to use Pinterest better, dealing with hires that don't care, and leaning how to make each tool work best on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Daniel da Costa of Sons of Carpentry at SonsofCarpentry.ca and @SonsofCarpentry. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 27, 20241h 26m

#574 Different perspectives in woodworking with Mike Huber, James Goerzen, Jamie Robert, & Gavin Gaudreault

We talk about the mentorship landscape, being openminded about new methods, learning from each project, and building with other trades in mind. We also discuss understanding your market and balancing being an artist and running a business on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Mike Huber of Mike Huber Works at [email protected] and @hubermachine. Find James Goerzen at Conestoga. Reach out to Jamie Roberts of Jamie Roberts Custom Woodworking at [email protected] and @jamierobertscustomwoodworking. Reach out to Gavin Gaudreault on Instagram @gaudreault13. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 24, 20241h 42m

#573 Starting sustainability conversations with Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction

We talk about the push towards electric, needing to build smaller, rushing for affordable housing, multi-family resistance, teaching sustainablity to the trades, and the issues with minimum code. We also discuss the perfect wall assembly and reducing expectations to build quality on a budget with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction on Instagram @BigDogConstruction.GM. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 23, 20241h 33m

#572 From woodworking school into the industry with Professor Trevor Hibbs and former students

From woodworking school into the industry with Professor Trevor Hibbs and former students Mitch, Nathan and Saleh. They tell us about coming from different backgrounds, going through the Conestoga program, and making capstone projects. We also discuss fighting mass-produced products, learning to let go of projects, mixed material creativity, and clients not appreciating skill on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Trevor Hibbs of Conestoga College at [email protected]. Reach out to Mitch of Salzburg Interiors & Furniture at [email protected] and @BozzyB00ts. Reach out to Nathan Banks of NEFF Beautiful Living at [email protected] and @NathanBanks95. Reach out to Saleh of NEFF Beautiful Living at [email protected] and @SalehZakk. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 22, 20241h 35m

#571 Helping apprentices get through the trade with Pat Davidson and his apprentice Matt Hough

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We talk about the schoolyard perception of the trades, taking a chance on an apprentice, teaching why, starting at the bottom, and paying it back to the industry. Remember that knowledge goes further than money with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Davidson's Electrical at DavidsonsElectrical.ca and @Davidsons_Electrical. Reach out at [email protected] and 416-859-1159. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 20, 20241h 41m

#570 Guide on the side training with Matt and Brandon of Community Builders

They tell us about building student confidence, creating hands-on learning experiences, teaching good spending practices, and getting the best out of every student. Find out what they're doing to help with the labour and affordable housing shortage on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Community Builders at CommunityBuilders.co and @CommunityBuilders.co. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 19, 20241h 30m

#569 Reconnecting to life through woodworking with Paul Lentinello The Keen Woodworker

Paul tells us about creating without planning, turning mistakes into art, finding variety in wood, and being unable to let some pieces go. We also discuss shou sugi ban, epoxy, the construction community, anti-social Toronto, and finding the person that likes your art on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Paul Lentinello on Instagram @the_keen_woodworker. Reach out [email protected] and 647-983-5670. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 18, 20241h 37m

#568 Tear downs versus renovations with Dima and Artur of D&A GTA Custom Framing

We discuss century homes being torn down and why it's better to build homes that serve people than force them to accept the old. We also talk about learning from inspections, framing vs concrete, repairing tools, escaping the labor shortage, and dealing with overengineering on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find D&A GTA Custom Framing at @DAGTA_Framing. Reach out at [email protected]. Reach Dima at 416-716-1053 and Artur at 647-299-4210. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 17, 20241h 37m

#567 Mental resilience with the growth mindset on The New Tough. Jonathan, Marc, Gianluca & Manny

The panel discuss fixed mindsets killing creativity, being forced into a survival mindset, learning to be disciplined, and how to operate with a growth mindset. Find your why with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Jonathan Cinelli of People First Leadership at JonathanCinelli.com and @JonathanCinelli. Reach out at [email protected] and 416-717-4139. Find Marc Fraser of Craigmhor Construction at Craigmhor.ca and @Craigmhor_Construction. Reach out at [email protected] and 647-409-2896. Find Gianluca Pascale of The Constructor's Guild at ConstructorsGuild.com and Gianluca Pascale on LinkedIn. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 16, 20241h 41m

#566 Misconceptions about plumbing with 4th year David Cedrone

We talk about misleading plumbing stigmas, grey water reuse, the importance of a water softener, advice for maintaining pipes, and understanding why clogs happen. We also discuss repetitive jobs in unions, the value of being well rounded, the small world of the trades, and the drive to learn as much as possible on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find David Cedrone on Instagram @Daves.Drains. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and

Apr 15, 20241h 28m

#565 From clown car to successful company with Alec and Trevor of Anchor Construction

We talk about building on lakes, dealing with poor power situations, auction trucks, product price increases, and wood vs composite decking on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Anchor Construction at AnchorConstruction.ca and @AnchorConstruction. Reach out at 289-826-3044 and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 14, 20241h 36m

#564 Issues with construction influencers with Bob Baker of Baker Plumbing

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“You can’t control real tradespeople.” Manny and Bob tear apart social media influencers pretending to be tradespeople, selling out and lying to their audience. Learn to be a real influencer on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Baker Plumbing at BakerPlumbing.ca and @BakerPLBG. Reach out at 403-800-3007 and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 13, 20241h 25m

#563 Diving deep into the labour shortage with Ryan Borkowski of The Exterior Specialist

Ryan shares lots of information on the why, when and how of the labour shortage, along with why construction isn't attractive and what we can do about it. We talk about tools and tips that increases efficiency to reduce the burden of the shrinking labour pool on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find The Exterior Specialist at TheExteriorSpecialist.ca and @TheExteriorSpecialist. Reach out at 416-931-0973 and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 12, 20241h 36m

#562 Paying for quality, not production with Carlos and Chris of Pinante Construction

Chris and Carlos tell us about slowing down and learning the skills to work faster. We talk about dealing with poor workers, gauging the vetting period, learning new underpinning techniques, managing difficult jobs and weeding out bad apples as a homeowner on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Pinante Construction at PinanteConstruction.com and @PinanteConstruction.GTA. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 10, 20241h 40m

#561 HVAC education with the Stott HVAC Systems Team, Installers, Service, and Operations

They tell us about water tanks, air returns, misunderstanding preventative maintenance, mechanical room issues, heated driveways, and filter differences. Learn about the path of least resistance on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Find Stott HVAC Systems at StottHVACSystems.ca and @Stott_HVAC_Systems.Reach out to JR at [email protected] and [email protected] out to Jay at [email protected] out to George at [email protected] out to Benny at [email protected] connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio.Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 9, 20241h 50m

#560 Let’s talk the business of Tradespeople and not the Skills with Mike DiMartino – Mikey’s Back

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Mike and Manny talk about avoiding losses, construction influencers, modern tools undervaluing skill, accent lighting overkill, retirement, and taking care of your health on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Mike DiMartino of Veracity Group at @Mike_DiMartino1978, @VGroupInc, and VeracityGroup.ca. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 8, 20242h 10m

#559 Megan Weston-Jesso of Water Plumber Girl talks Water Treatment and real-world issues

Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 7, 202435 min

#558 Matt Botelho of Botelho The Plumber running a one plumber business these days

Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 6, 202454 min

#557 Tyler Stott of Stott HVAC talking service and maintenance opportunities for the industry

Find Tyler Stott of Stott HVAC Systems at StottHVACSystems.ca and @Stott_HVAC_Systems. Reach out at [email protected].

Apr 5, 202443 min

#556 Toronto's below grade expert, Martin Halliwell of Footprint Engineering Inc. In With The Old

“The rate of evaporation exceeds the rate of leakage”. Martin walks us through the big players of the pre-2000s, and the technological advancements that we have made and should make below grade. We discuss Eglinton crosstown issues, overengineering, Toronto terrain, Martin's patents, rebar issues and reducing the waterproofing footprint on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Footprint Engineering Inc at FootprintEngineering.ca and Martin Halliwell on LinkedIn. Reach out at 519-240-6334 and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 4, 20241h 48m

#555 Preparing for the rainy days in construction with Mark Romeo of Romeo Mechanical

Preparing for the rainy days with Mark Romeo of Romeo Mechanical at CMPX 2024. Romeo tells us about working in commercial, the different rules for different industries, expanding into service, how technology is changing the industry, finding the competitive price point, and curating social media for hiring and networking on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Romeo Mechanical at RomeoMechanical.com and @RomeoMechanical. Reach out at [email protected]. Check out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Apr 2, 202456 min

#554 Getting all the information up front with Sam the Plumber about the 3 important details from clients

Getting all the information up front with Sam the Plumber at CMPX 2024. He tells us about the 3 important details that he asks for from clients to save him future headaches. We discuss issues with off shore products, finding upstanding manufacturers, new creature comfort tech requirements, the joy of being paid quickly and the importance of hiring the right trade on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Sam the Plumber at SamthePlumber.ca and @SamthePlumberOakville. Reach out at [email protected] out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 31, 202458 min

#553 Advice for new trades struggling to get a foot in the door with Elie Yaacoub of The Plumbing Expert

Advice for new trades struggling to get a foot in the door with Elie Yaacoub of The Plumbing Expert at CMPX 2024. We talk about building skills for better employment chances, lack of government support, and missing commitment in apprentices. We also discuss the basics of customer relations, construction slowing down, lacking pushes for Canadian tech, and the disappearance of good faith on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find The Plumbing Expert at ThePlumbingExpert.com and @The_Plumbing_Expert. Reach out at [email protected]. Check out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 29, 20241h 3m

#552 Reconstructing Notre Dame with French carpenter Brendan Goux, from Paris France

Reconstructing Notre Dame with French carpenter Brendan Goux. Brendan shares the extent of Notre Dame's fire damage, the precision of the replication efforts, the interesting material details and the stressful installations. He also tells us about carpentry school in France, teaching new carpenters, helping people find their passion in carpentry, and travelling to learn about carpentry from different places on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Brendan on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @Brendy_Carpentry. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 27, 20241h 39m

#551 Sharing listener stories on this first call-in episode of The New Tough, Gianluca, Angelo, Jonathan

Sharing listener stories on this first call-in episode of The New Tough. We discuss neurodivergence in construction, lacking empathy, self-censoring, change in different sizes companies, and the scarcity mindset. We break down the danger of construction's Faustian deals and the challenge of getting comfortable higher ups to change for the betterment of the industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Thank you to Carys, Jon and Alexander for sharing your stories!Check out the "BPD & Working" episode of The BPD Bunch Podcast on YouTube and Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/38uxiGLxG7JwM5svvkmoel?si=40bdd9e94d3b4138 https://youtu.be/XS8xAuYL95s?si=D-T3cJaaVIBBvjX9Find Gianluca Pascale of Constructor's Guild at ConstructorsGuild.com and Gianluca Pascale on LinkedIn. Reach out at [email protected]. Find Jonathan Cinelli at JonathanCinelli.com and @JonathanCinelli. Reach out at [email protected] and 416-717-4139. Find Angelo Suntres of The Human Side of Construction at Suntres.ca and @HumanSideofConstruction. Reach out at [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 26, 20241h 34m

#550 Collaboration in the small world of the trades with Brandon Khan of Modern Water Solutions

Collaboration in the small world of the trades with Brandon Khan of Modern Water Solutions at CMPX 2024. Brandon tells us about in-home water treatment, changes in the younger generation, understanding patience, marketing in construction, issues with influencers, and maintaining health on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Modern Water Solutions at ModernWaterSolutions.ca and @ModernWaterSolutions. Check out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 25, 202446 min

#549 Improving skill development in the trades with Aaron Boland of Expert Plumbing and Drains

Improving skill development in the trades with Aaron Boland of Expert Plumbing and Drains at CMPX 2024. He tells us about helping his employees with retirement, planning out profit-share RSP contributions, and dealing with uneducated trades performing poor installs. We also discuss the fail rates in trades schools, first come first serve education, and why we need more money to go into keeping people in the trades on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Expert Plumbing and Drains at ExpertPlumbingandDrains.com and @ExpertPlumbingandDrainsCanada. Reach out at [email protected] and 905-531-4111.Check out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 24, 202430 min

#548 Getting well rounded experience in the trade with Johnny Tobiasz of Brento Plumbing

Getting well rounded experience in the trade with Johnny Tobiasz of Brento Plumbing and Mechanical Inc at CMPX 2024. We talk about excitement about learning new tech, dealing with different pipe materials, managing client-bought fixtures, and finding good people in today's labour pool. We also discuss whether radiant heat is worth the cost and how we can convince young people about the benefits of thre trades on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Bento Plumbing and Mechanical Inc at BrentoPlumbing.ca and @BrentoPlumbinginc. Reach out at [email protected]. Check out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 24, 202456 min

#547 TCL Roundtable Understanding the Ministry of Labour with ex-inspectors and the years of being on our jobsites

Understanding the Ministry of Labour with ex-inspectors. John Savoia brings in Kevin Brown, Vince Lacolino and Phillip Ferreira to talk about inspector discretion, underreported injuries, vulnerable workers, balancing production and safety, and the issues with our current deterrent system. Is safety getting better? Find out on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Find John Savoia of RSG International at John Savoia on Linkedin.Find Kevin Brown of Cobalt Safety at CobaltSafety.ca and SupervisorDueDiligence.com.Find Vince Iacolino of Prodigy Construction at Prodigy-Group.com.Find Phillip Ferreira of S1 Consulting at MyS1s.ca and @My_S1 on Instagram.

Mar 20, 20242h 24m

#546 Pushing the limits of architecture and design with Joel Tanner of SMPL Design Studio

Joel tells us about bettering his business, only doing custom work, learning from overdesign, cultivating relationships, and managing cost expectations. The market is changing on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Find smpl Design Studio at smplDesignStudio.com and @smplDesignStudio. Reach out at 905-529-7675 and [email protected].   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 17, 20241h 44m

#545 Social media made him a better plumber, with Hunter Douglas of HD Plumbers

Hunter tells us about learning from the online plumbing community and becoming a plumbing influencer. We also discuss tool theft, issues with "environmental" marketing schemes, dealing with shitty clients, and US vs Canadian plumbing on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Find HD Plumbers at HDPlumbers.com and @HDPlumbers. Reach out at 951-545-1679 and [email protected].  Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 14, 20241h 34m

#544 Making budgeting easy with SynkedUP's Weston Zimmerman.

Weston walks us through how SynkedUP breaks down every aspect of your business to understand real expenses and profitability. We discuss tracking ignored costs, producing wish list budgets, the danger of outdated budgets, implementing software and avoiding reverting to old ways on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Try out the SynkedUP.com budgeting tools for free today at https://synkedup.com/get-the-budgeting-tool/  Get a budgeting consultation with a SynkedUP expert looking over your shoulder to help you optimize your company's budget for profit. For free! You can book the free budget consultation we talked about at: https://synkedup.com/book-free-budget-consultation/?fpr=tclpodcastIf you love what you see, you can use the TCL discount and get a 20% discount on your first 6 months of SynkedUP software to supercharge your profits. (annual plan required) Just click on the link in the show notes to book your call with the sales team, and mention the TCL podcast! Manny's own SynkedUP Referral page to book a call with SynkedUP's sales team is: https://synkedup.com/tell-them-i-sent-you/?fpr=tclpodcast Find SynkedUP at SynkedUP.com and @SynkedUP. Reach out at 814-383-1900 and [email protected].  Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 12, 20241h 33m

#543 Dealing with labourers in a labour shortage with Luke Obrzut of Transform Masonry Group Inc.

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Luke tells us about managing poor work ethics, training people with skills from other countries, earned patience, and the difference between a bricklayer and a mason. We discuss keeping tools from relatives, nicknames of the trades and what the hardest trade is on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Transform Masonry Group Inc at TMasonG.com and @TransformMasonryGroup. Reach out at [email protected]. Rules, compliance, regulations - these are all super critical things! We use tools that require high safety standards, we have to meet compliance and regulations at all times - not just for governmental issues, but actually if we don’t - we’re risking our own employees. Every tool requires a different kind of training and understanding of how to operate it safely, every rule needs to be fully understood, who’s qualified to do certain jobs and who’s not, hazard reports - all these are important things we managers must take care of to keep safety high at all times!! Now, getting it done is way harder than talking about it, but luckily there is a platform I’ve found that can help out with everything I just mentioned!A great software called Connecteam - which has training and quizzes that you can build in any way you’d like to make sure your employees always know how to handle certain tools, you can see who’s done a certain course of quiz, who didn’t complete it and can’t work with a certain tool until they do. You also have the ability for an update if there’s a new regulation you need everybody to be aware of ASAP - and also an easy overview screen to see who saw it. Plus, their schedule allows you to add limitations for certain jobs, so if one of your employees is not qualified to do a certain job, the system will automatically notify you about it. The platform offers a lot more - such as easy access to playbooks, or hazard reports - just check them out for yourself. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com@connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricingand try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less.   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 10, 20241h 48m

#542 HVAC Roundtable with Marcio Martins of Redmond Distributing, Bill Ashton, Tyler Stott & Aaron Bond

Marcio of Redmond Distributing, Bill of Ashton Heating and Cooling, Tyler of Stott HVAC Systems and Aaron of Yes Plumbing and Heating, we discuss mentorship, rebate issues, pros and cons of heat pumps, degasification, building the best systems, maintenance, and investing in your employees. Tune in to find out what most people don't know about HVAC on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Redmond Distributing at CMPX on Thurs, March 21 at the Pint attached to the convention center. Find out how to get your free tickets in the bio @RedmondDistributing. Find Marcio Martins of Redmond Distributing at RedmondDistributing.com, @RedmondDistributing. Reach out at 905-602-4588, [email protected] and [email protected]. Find Bill Ashton of Ashton Heating and Cooling at AshtonHeating.ca and @AshtonHeat. Reach out at [email protected]. Find Tyler Stott of Stott HVAC Systems at StottHVACSystems.ca and @Stott_HVAC_Systems. Reach out at [email protected]. Find Aaron Bond of Yes Plumbing and Heating @Bond_Aaron. Reach out at [email protected].   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 8, 20242h 6m

#541 Misconceptions about happiness with Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness Coaching

Teresa tells us about being conditioned to search for external happiness and what we can do to connect with ourselves and find true happiness. We discuss learning to be present, dealing with unsupportive social circles, the loneliness pandemic, the prevalence of mental health issues, and finding happiness at the end of life on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at [email protected]. Also find The Steps to Happiness Show with Teresa Greco on Soulivity TV, and The Happy Hour with Teresa Greco on Hopeful Radio.   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 7, 20241h 48m

#540 Turn the tables on TCL as Manny gets interviewed on this show by Weston Zimmerman

SynkedUP's Weston Zimmerman interviews Manny for his The Cost of Doing Business podcast. Weston asks Manny some direct construction questions about how he got started and how he handled things through his construction career. Try out SynkedUP's budgeting tools for free today at SynkedUP.com. Get a budgeting consultation with a SynkedUP expert looking over your shoulder to help you optimize your company's budget for profit. For free! If you love what you see, you can use the TCL discount and get a 20% discount on your first 6 months of SynkedUP software to supercharge your profits. (annual plan required) Just click on the link in the show notes to book your call with the sales team, and mention the TCL podcast! The shareable link I made for you to the SynkedUP Referral page to book a call with our sales team is: https://synkedup.com/tell-them-i-sent-you/?fpr=tclpodcastThe shareable link to the free budget consultation we talked about is: https://synkedup.com/book-free-budget-consultation/?fpr=tclpodcast Find SynkedUP at SynkedUP.com and @SynkedUP. Reach out at 814-383-1900 and [email protected].    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and

Mar 6, 202458 min

#539 Living in and renovating an old home with young apprentice Brayden Churchill

Brayden shares what it’s like being a carpentry apprentice, maintaining historical looks on heritage buildings, dealing with unforeseen issues, and old vs new building practices. We also discuss facing unfamiliar tasks, the dirty trades stigma, preparing an exit plan, and trade school changes on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Brayden Churchill on Instagram @BraydenChurchill and on LinkedIn at Brayden Churchill. Also check out Covenant Construction at CovenantConstruction.ca and @CovenantConstruction. Any business, especially construction, requires us to know what’s going on at all times. But, how can we be in the high level of things and not the bits and bites, in order to be able to actually also have the time to build the business and take it forward? Because, see, whether we want it or not - we find ourselves dealing with the bits and bites - if we don’t have the right tool to operate our business. And by that I mean - if we are doing things manually instead of digitally. Now, I’m not talking about making sheets on excel or just texting instead of calling - I’m talking about whole new levels of doing things digitally - from knowing our employees clocked in at the right place and time, knowing our employees know the job they need to do, knowing what’s going on in the filed by receiving live forms or checklists - these all can be and should be done digitally! Not to mention your younger employees who work and live digitally, and expect to get that in their workplace as well. And if this sounds like fiction, it’s not - just switch to Connecteam - a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that helps you truly manage your business and gives you back time to focus on what you need, while giving your employees the work experience they expect to get in 2023 going on 2024. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com@connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricingand try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less.   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Mar 5, 20241h 36m

#538 Learning to love hard work with Eric Burke of Burke's Brick Work.

We talk about being a better mentor than our mentors, rebuilding old features, destructive freeze-thaw cycles, poor repairs, and the changing industry focus on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Burke's Brick Work at BurkesBrickWork.com and @Burkes_Brick_Work. Reach out at 289-200-8290 and [email protected]. Also check out Burkie's Turkeys on Facebook, helping people in need and going into it’s third year.  Thank You Eric for starting something so amazing.    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 29, 20241h 49m

#537 Facing aging and end of life with Alberto Rocha, Selena Paglia, and Jonathan Cinelli.

Alberto Rocha, Selena Paglia, and Jonathan Cinelli tell us about the realities of growing old in hyper-independent North America and what we can do to make aging easier. We discuss sustaining abilities, pressure on the family, how to ask for help, and handling difficult end of life conversations on this episode of TCL - The New Tough. Find Selena Paglia at Opulife.ca and @OpuLife.ca. Reach out at 647-400-1074 and [email protected]. Find Alberto Rocha at PremierPhysiotherapy.com and @Premier.Physio. Reach out at 905-417-9991 and [email protected]. Find Jonathan Cinelli at JonathanCinelli.com and @JonathanCinelli. Reach out at 416-717-4139 and [email protected].   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 26, 20241h 46m

#536 Accidental success in woodworking with Mike Huber of @hubermachine.

Mike tells us about changing careers, competing with commercialism, making one-off items, and working in a constantly changing environment. We also discuss issues with trades, dangerous wood treatments, and creative custom ideas on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Mike @HuberMachine on Instagram.    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 25, 20241h 44m

#535 Building in uncertain fiscal times with Mike Fairles of Praxis Building Group

Mike and Manny talk about false information about pricing, company rebranding, and avoiding raising property tax. We also discuss transformable living spaces, modern mechanical rooms and growing awareness of healthy homes and habits on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Praxis Building Group at PraxisBuild.ca and @PraxisBuild. Reach out at 905-580-MIKE (6453) and [email protected].   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 24, 20241h 36m

#534 Reconnecting with lost family heritage with Devin Meireles, author of The Portuguese Immigrant.

We talk about losing connection with where the family is from, understanding the struggles of our ancestors, and recognizing the opportunity to learn family stories. Tune in for a conversation everyone can relate to on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Find Devin at LusoLoonie.ca and @LusoLoonie. Also check out his books, The Portuguese Immigrant and Finding Madeira on Amazon.   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 23, 20241h 37m

#533 Woodworking & connecting kids to trades with Chris McKaskell, Heather Cummings & Sarah Blackler

Trade school programs and connecting kids to the trades with Chris McKaskell, Heather Cummings and Sarah Blackler of Covenant Construction and Millennium Construction and Design Inc. We talk about getting kids into design and craft, finding respectful workplaces, and getting doers and thinkers to understand each other. We also discuss residential vs commercial woodworking, involving clients in the process, and standing up for your value. Find out what scope creep is on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Check out Covenant Construction at CovenantConstruction.ca and @ChrisMcKaskell. Reach out at [email protected] out Millenium Construction and Design Inc. at MCaDi.ca and @MCaDiLondon. Any business, especially construction, requires us to know what’s going on at all times. But, how can we be in the high level of things and not the bits and bites, in order to be able to actually also have the time to build the business and take it forward? Because, see, whether we want it or not - we find ourselves dealing with the bits and bites - if we don’t have the right tool to operate our business. And by that I mean - if we are doing things manually instead of digitally. Now, I’m not talking about making sheets on excel or just texting instead of calling - I’m talking about whole new levels of doing things digitally - from knowing our employees clocked in at the right place and time, knowing our employees know the job they need to do, knowing what’s going on in the filed by receiving live forms or checklists - these all can be and should be done digitally! Not to mention your younger employees who work and live digitally, and expect to get that in their workplace as well. And if this sounds like fiction, it’s not - just switch to Connecteam - a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that helps you truly manage your business and gives you back time to focus on what you need, while giving your employees the work experience they expect to get in 2023 going on 2024.Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com@connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricingand try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less.    Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 21, 20241h 58m

#532 Shaping the next generation of plumbers with Robert Schrader of Central Technical School.

Robert tells us about combatting parents' biases, preparing students for apprenticeship, connecting students to industry and learning new things from young trades. Shop class never ended on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Robert at [email protected]. CMPX – Canada’s largest HVACR and plumbing tradeshow – is just around the corner.  It’s happening in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, from March 20th to 22nd, 2024 and it’s the ultimate industry showcase of everything new in HVACR and plumbing.  I’ll be there, broadcasting livefrom the tradeshow floor, and taking it all in during 3 action-packed days.  Visit www.cmpxshow.com Any business, especially construction, requires us to know what’s going on at all times. But, how can we be in the high level of things and not the bits and bites, in order to be able to actually also have the time to build the business and take it forward? Because, see, whether we want it or not - we find ourselves dealing with the bits and bites - if we don’t have the right tool to operate our business. And by that I mean - if we are doing things manually instead of digitally. Now, I’m not talking about making sheets on excel or just texting instead of calling - I’m talking about whole new levels of doing things digitally - from knowing our employees clocked in at the right place and time, knowing our employees know the job they need to do, knowing what’s going on in the filed by receiving live forms or checklists - these all can be and should be done digitally! Not to mention your younger employees who work and live digitally, and expect to get that in their workplace as well. And if this sounds like fiction, it’s not - just switch to Connecteam - a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that helps you truly manage your business and gives you back time to focus on what you need, while giving your employees the work experience they expect to get in 2023 going on 2024.Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com@connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricingand try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less.   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 20, 20241h 34m

#531 Developing thermally modified wood products for North Americans with Thermory USA

Kevin, Brendan and Jordan join us to talk about diverting from tropical hardwoods, introducing new products, and bringing a factory to North America. We also discuss saunas, grade standards, installation, innovation and dealing with change-resistant trades and imitators on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Check out Thermory at ThermoryUSA.com and @ThermoryUSA. Reach out at [email protected] out Russin at Russin.com and @RussinLumberCorp. Reach out at [email protected] check them out at the International Builder Show Feb 27-29 in Vegas booth numbers #SU1629 and #SU1633.  They will also be proudly displayed at the North American Model Home, the showcase home exclusive to tech and trending leaders in building science.   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Feb 19, 20241h 28m

#530 CCE Live to YouTube Innovative Strategies in Masonry Construction Business Tyler & Eddie TMC Masonry

Tyler Cabral and Eduardo Brenes from TMC Masonry to explore their innovative approaches and experiences in the masonry construction industry. From brand recommendations to modifying machinery, Tyler and Eduardo share valuable insights into their strategies for success. The conversation kicks off with a discussion on brand recommendations and the importance of choosing the right tools and materials for masonry projects. Tyler and Eduardo delve into their experiences with modifying machinery to enhance efficiency and productivity on job sites, highlighting the challenges and benefits of these adaptations. As seasoned professionals in the industry, Tyler and Eduardo reflect on their experiences at the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) and their participation in summer trades competitions. They emphasize the importance of bringing fun into construction to make the industry more appealing to young people and encourage the next generation of tradespeople. Tyler and Eduardo also share insights into the importance of proper lifting techniques and the creation of the TMC gym to promote safety and reduce the risk of injuries among workers. They discuss the efficiency of carrying bricks and the significance of visual learning in masonry construction. The episode concludes with a discussion on scaffolding and the importance of lead time warnings in construction projects. Tyler and Eduardo provide valuable tips and recommendations for ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication among team members.   Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email [email protected] to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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