The Building Code

Industry advice and preparing for 2021 with Nick Schiffer | Episode 102

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.

Connecting to clients virtually with Burke Florom | Episode 101

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.

100 episodes strong: A throwback to our favorite podcast moments | Episode 100

Today we’re celebrating a milestone as we release the 100^th 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.

Mobile app updates for success with Russ Lane | Episode 99

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.

Finding your online audience with Tim Brown of Hook Agency | Episode 98

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.

Focusing on the customer experience with Missy Scherber | Episode 97

Paul chats with Missy Scherber, co-owner of T.Scherber, a company that provides demolition, excavating, roll-offs and hauling services in Minnesota. Missy and her husband work hard to set a new standard of service, safety and customer-based solutions in the waste and earthmoving industry.

Building Homes for Heroes and the 11/11 Pledge with Jim Rogers | Episode 96

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.

Gaining business insights using data with Charley Burtwistle | Episode 95

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.

Talking structural warranty benefits with Marc Jacocks | Episode 94

Tom and Paul are joined by Marc Jacocks, director of Marketing at 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW), the industry leading provider of structural warranties. Marc is bringing you all the need-to-know information surrounding structural warranties.

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

Ryan Jenkins has been a carpenter for 10 years and is a site supervisor at Tass Construction Group in Sydney, Australia. Ryan has a lot of experience in the construction industry and is an advocate for creating and maintaining relationships with clients and their neighbors.