The Building Code

Tips for Your Business During COVID-19 | Episode 60

This week’s episode of The Building Code focuses on COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, and how business owners can stay ahead of the challenges stemming from this pandemic. Tom is joined by Nick Knihnisky, Buildertrend’s in-house counsel and legal affairs manager, to share tips on how to handle scheduling, communication and insurance matters during this time.

Building a Successful Business with Arcadia Homes | Episode 59

On this episode of The Building Code, Paul and Tom are joined by the winners of the NAHB Custom Home Builders of the Year award, Arcadia Homes. Jeremy Schumacher, president, and AJ Foard, vice president, came on the podcast to talk about what makes their award-winning business a success.

A Year in Review | Episode 58

On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments over the past year to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Building Code! Thank you to all of our guests and listeners who have been a part of this journey. We couldn’t have done it without you. ‘Preciate ya!

Communication Expectations with Joe Christensen: Cardinal Crest Homes | Episode 57

On this episode of The Building Code, Joe Christensen of Cardinal Crest Homes in Kansas City, Mo., joins Tesla Tom and Paul (just Paul) to talk about what sets Cardinal Crest Homes apart, creating an outstanding customer experience and, of course, the Chiefs winning the big game.

Feature Spotlight: Pro Websites with Alex Suarez | Episode 56

This week we’re coming at you with another Pro Services Feature Spotlight. Joining Tom and Paul to talk about Pro Websites is our web sales manager and one of the OG Buildertrend sales associates, Alex Suarez.

What Millennials Want with Evolved Structures | Episode 55

On this episode of The Building Code, we are joined in studio by Nick Wilcox and Josh Bundren of Evolved Structures. These business partners know what Millennials want when it comes to new construction homes – and that’s why they started their business. The duo sits down with Paul and Tom to talk about their mission to fill a void in the Omaha market and share their experience getting started with Buildertrend.

Tiny Homes with Mike Cheatham: Movable Roots | Episode 54

This week we are joined by Buildertrend user Mike Cheatham. Mike is the co-owner of Movable Roots based in Melbourne, Fla. Tom and Paul talk to Mike about the history of his company, the challenges they must overcome to build high-end tiny homes and toilets … yes, toilets.

LIVE FROM IBS: The Expectations Game Panel | Episode 53

This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! Listen to this episode to hear our co-founder, Dan Houghton, talk with Ed Earl, Nick Schiffer and John Crabbe about strategies builders can implement to engage homeowners and ensure they become advocates for you once the job is done.

LIVE FROM IBS with Nick Schiffer: NS Builders | Episode 52

This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! Nick Schiffer of NS Builders joins Paul and Tom on the podcast to talk about New Year’s Resolutions and how the construction industry can make improvements over the next year.

LIVE FROM IBS with Brad Leavitt: A Finer Touch Construction | Episode 51

This week on The Building Code we are LIVE from Las Vegas at the International Builders’ Show! Brad Leavitt, owner of A Finer Touch Construction, stopped by the Buildertrend booth and hopped on the mic to give a quick update since his last visit at the show in 2019. Listen to the full episode to hear what Brad had to share with Tom and Paul.