Episodes

Thursday Aug 15, 2024
The long-term impact of sustainability in construction
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Episode 232:
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Jordan Duggan, general manager at Caprock Design + Build. Jordan has extensive experience in various areas of construction with over 15 years in the industry. He’s always learning about advancements inbuilding science, new product developments and installation techniques in order to build better, healthier homes for their clients.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about sustainable building practices and how to educate homeowners on the value.
Visit their website to learn more about Caprock Design + Build: https://www.caprockdb.com/
Check out Jordan’s “BuildWise Podcast” where he and his guests explore the ins and outs of building a high-quality, high-functioning custom homes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-buildwise-podcast/id1735375447
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https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/232-jordan-duggan/
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Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Harnessing the power of reviews to grow your business
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Chris Meeken, owner of Black Tie Group. With time spent in the U.S. Marine Corps, Chris honed his leadership skills to build a highly skilled team of craftsmen. Now they work together to create partnerships with homeowners and ensure a high-quality, stress-free construction experience.
Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how requesting client reviews and showcasing them on your website can help you win more jobs.
Visit their website to learn more about the Black Tie Group: https://blacktiegroupusa.com/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/231-chris-meeken/
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Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
The Building Code summer minisode: Prioritizing quality with Kohler
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers.
Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Andrea Kottas, business development manager, at Kohler. She’s sharing all about how Kohler prioritizes quality and innovation in their product offerings.
Head over to Kohler’s website to learn more about their kitchen and bathroom products: https://www.kohler.com/en
Learn more about the Kohler partnership available to both:
CBUSA members: https://cbusa.us/brand-partners/
Buildertrend customers: https://buildertrend.com/materials-builders/
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Why builders should prioritize content and storytelling
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Episode 230
On this episode of the “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Morgan Molitor, co-founder and creative director at Construction2style. As a husband and wife duo, Morgan and her husband Jamie have used their guiding principle of authenticity to turn what started as a lifestyle blog into a vibrant design + build company and small media enterprise.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about how things like content, storytelling and offering value through workshops and courses can help promote your business’s brand.
Visit their website to learn more about Construction2style: https://construction2style.com/
Check out their educational content:
Read their Behind the Business series to see how Construction2style has grown with the help of Buildertrend: https://buildertrend.com/blog/crafting-sanctuary-spaces/
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
The Building Code summer minisode: Ensuring sustainability with Weyerhaeuser
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers.
Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Bill Rieger and Pete Hess, both sales directors for the Engineered Wood Products Divisions at Weyerhaeuser. They’re sharing all about how Weyerhaeuser’s leadership and expertise in the construction industry is making a lasting impact by ensuring sustainability.
Head over to Weyerhaeuser’s website to learn more about their engineered wood products: https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/
Learn more about the Andersen partnership available to CBUSA members: https://cbusa.us/brand-partners/
If you’re a current CBUSA member, reach out to your regional manager to get connected with a local rep.
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/minisode-4-bill-rieger-pete-hess/
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
What it’s really like to be a contractor on a Netflix show
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Episode 229:
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Tyler Farrell, owner of Killowen Construction and a bit of a celebrity in the construction world. Tyler and his team build luxury custom homes in Heber City, Utah and surrounding areas. Their goal is to ensure that their work is honest, and their homes are forever. Tyler was also featured as the contractor working with Studio McGee on the Netflix show, “Dream Home Makeover.” He now has over 319,000 followers on Instagram, and his business continues to grow.
Tune in to the full episode to hear from Tyler about his business and how he’s managing his rapidly growing business after working with Netflix.
Visit their website to learn more about Killowen Construction: https://killowenco.com/
Follow Tyler and the Killowen team on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killowenconstruction/
Learn more about “Dream Home Makeover”: https://studio-mcgee.com/dream-home-makeover/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/229-tyler-farrell/
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
The Building Code summer minisode: Understanding the Sherwin-Williams difference
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers.
Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Jason Jones, director of national accounts, at Sherwin-Williams. He’s sharing all about how their team shows commitment to customer satisfaction and support.
Head over to Sherwin-Williams’ website to learn more about their interior and exterior paint offerings: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/
Learn more about the Andersen partnership available to CBUSA members: https://cbusa.us/brand-partners/
If you’re a current CBUSA member, reach out to your regional manager to get connected with a local rep.
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/minisode-3-jason-jones/
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Why WIP reporting is your secret weapon to increased profitability
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Episode 228:
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach is flying solo with podcast guest Kathy Svetina, founder of NewCastle Finance. She and her team offer fractional CFO services to help small business owners ensure financial health and sustainability. Kathy has been at the helm of her own business for five years, but before that, she worked for nearly 14 years doing senior-level financial planning and analysis for Fortune 500 companies.
Listen to the full episode to hear from Kathy about why work in progress reporting is critical to the financial success and profitability of construction companies.
Check out the link below for Kathy’s WIP reporting resources. You’ll find content for how to build WIP reports, how to use WIP for decision making and how to use WIP to project the future. There’s also a video that explains the difference between a margin and markup.
https://newcastlefinance.trumpet.app/live/G5Jm8hhNi4/buildingcode?s=168420
Listen to Kathy’s podcast “Help! My Business is Growing” for advice on how to grow your business in a way that’s healthy and sustainable: https://helpmybusinessisgrowing.buzzsprout.com/
Learn more about NewCastle Finance and their services by visiting their website: https://www.newcastlefinance.us/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/228-kathy-svetina/
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
The Building Code summer minisode: Seeing value of relationships with Andersen
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
This summer, we’re bringing you five minisodes of “The Building Code” where we’re getting to know some of the brands we work with for CBUSA and Buildertrend Purchasing. In each of these quick, 15-minute episodes, Zach is chatting exclusively with brand reps to explore each partnership and how their products and services are bringing value to our customers.
Tune in to the second minisode to hear from Eric Belcher, national business development manager at Andersen. He’s sharing all about how the benefits of their partnership with CBUSA and how it’s improving relationships with members.
Head over to Andersen’s website to learn more about their window and door selections: https://www.andersenwindows.com/
Learn more about the Andersen partnership available to CBUSA members: https://cbusa.us/brand-partners/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/minisode-2-eric-belcher/
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
How affordable micro communities make homeownership possible
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Episode 227
Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and special guest host Jon Walker, Buildertrend’s chief technology officer, are speaking with industry visionary Booker T. Washington, founder and CEO of Techie Homes Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Booker is a creative real estate developer and investor who pioneered the first black-developed micro-community in the U.S.
Tune in to the full episode to hear how these revolutionary communities are making homeownership attainable in urban areas through innovation, technology and purpose.
Learn more about Techie Homes on their website: https://techie-homes.com/
Follow Booker on Instagram to stay updated on future developments: https://www.instagram.com/mr_booker_t/
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