The Building Code

Episode 181: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Tim Coughran, owner of Alderview Construction in Denver, Colorado. Tim has been working in construction for more than 20 years. After spending several years working on commercial projects, he was drawn back to the residential side because of the connections he developed with clients during the home building process. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how to prioritize vendor relationships to ensure successful projects and build trust with clients.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 180: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with returning guest Alex Barthet, managing partner at The Barthet Firm and founder of The Lien Zone. Alex heads up the firm's construction practice and serves as litigation counsel to several statewide and local contractors and material suppliers. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about the essentials of construction contracts and how to be legally proactive to protect your business from unforeseen challenges.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 179: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Jimmy Reed and David Socia, co-founders of Sidar Builders in Tyler, Texas. Jimmy and David have found their niche building efficient, cost-effective houses in their community. They also pay close attention to the needs of their team and their trade partners by keeping their culture and mission at the forefront of everything they do. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how they’ve established the right culture and ensured a close-knit team.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/

Episode 178: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Chris Fox, director of design and sales at Fox Home Innovations, LLC, in Manhattan, Kansas. Chris is a Kansas native and started the company in 2009. He’s passionate about construction work and began learning at a very young age, working for his father’s tile business. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about Chris’ experience at Buildertrend University and why he sees the value of attending our two-day educational conference more than once.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 177   Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Dave Carpentier, CEO of Assurely, an all-in-one marketplace for affordable business insurance tailored to construction teams. Assurely provides rapidly growing companies the insurance protection they need to innovate and continue scaling. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about our new partnership with Assurely and how our combined options bring builders the best insurance in the industry.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 176:   On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Ashley Kuhn and Maranda Adams, co-founders of Blair Freeman, the only 100% Black woman-owned and woman-led Class A contractor in Omaha, Nebraska. Ashley and Maranda started Blair Freeman in 2018 with a mission to remove barriers and empower clients through a boldly transparent construction and real estate process. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how they’re changing the status quo and leading the way for other outliers in the industry.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 175: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach is chatting with Russ Stephens, co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, to talk about key insights from their 2023 State of Residential Construction Industry report released last month. Russ has over 25 years of business experience and owned his own a building company, which eventually led him to providing services and resources for residential home builders. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about what you can expect from the industry in 2023 and get helpful tips for marketing your construction business.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 174: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are discussing how to find and hire top talent with Paul Sanneman, founder and president, and Ed Earl, chief operating officer, of Contractor Staffing Source. Paul and Ed are passionate about helping residential contractors find talented staff to grow their construction company. Their extensive knowledge and expertise have contributed to their company’s success as a leading recruiting service in the residential construction industry. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about what to look for when hiring team members and how to build a company culture that people want to be a part of.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/

Episode 173: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Vengan Anandan, the director of financial services here at Buildertrend, to talk about the importance of lending options for construction businesses. Vengan has spent his entire career in the fintech space where he helped launch new fintech products at companies like American Express and Anheuser-Busch. Today, he’s working with our team to ensure a superior customer experience with enhanced financial tools and services. Tune in to the full episode to hear about lending options for both your business and your clients and why taking advantage of loans can actually be beneficial.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 172: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Josh Schaffer, owner of Rog & Wilco in Denver, Colorado. After growing up and working for his dad’s framing company, he swore he would never come back to it after he graduated college. He spent ten years in the United States Airforce as a pilot before eventually making his way back to construction. Josh and his wife flipped houses for three years before starting to design and build their own homes. Listen to the full episode to hear about how Buildertrend’s educational opportunities and training helped their team find success using construction management software.   When did you make the decision to expedite implementing Buildertrend into your processes? “We have 10, 12 projects going on. So, it got to a point over the summer where my project managers were just like, ‘We need a better process. There's got to be a better process.’ We had done a year of just trying to work our way through it until my senior project manager and I went to Buildertrend on the Road, hosted here in Denver. We learned about Onsite Consulting, and we were like, ‘Oh, this is exactly what we need.’ And it was so refreshing to really hear from her that, ‘Hey, this is what other builders do, and you guys aren't alone.’"   What did the Onsite Consulting process look like for you? “I want to say we did about six weeks of pre-work, and then it was the two days of Onsite Consulting. Then it extended past that for another three, four weeks. As we implemented the things we set in place during the onsite period, we had follow-up to say ‘Hey, how's this working? Do we need to pivot at all?’ So, I would say the whole thing was two months long. I was really impressed with the pre-work that was done and that we got all the hard work done. And when I say hard work, I mean really digging into how we do things. So, when Chloe was here in person, we had specific questions, and we weren't wasting anyone's time.”   LINKS AND MORE As home builders and residential remodelers begin to wonder what an impending economic downtown means for their business, one thing's for certain: the more prepared you are, the more resilient you'll be. Consider this your guide. We surveyed hundreds of home builders and spoke with economic experts for insights on where the industry stands now – and how you can be ready for whatever comes next. Read our recently published 2023 construction outlook to learn more.   Related content: Tune in to the last episode of “The Building Code” to hear about how Piper Stromatt started her career in construction, how other women paved the way and how she’s currently helping women break into the industry. Subscribe here, and never miss an episode. Got podcast topic suggestions? Reach out to us at podcast@buildertrend.com.   The Better Way, a podcast by Buildertrend: Looking to improve how you run your construction business? On the newest season of “The Better Way, a podcast by Buildertrend,” we’re exploring how our software calms complex processes and allows you to work simpler. Subscribe and stream today wherever you listen to podcasts.   Follow us on social: Instagram Facebook Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by returning guest, Piper Stromatt, director of interior design and partner at Boutique Living by Curate in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Piper grew up in the construction world and recalls being on job sites before she could even walk. The passion for the industry came to her at a young age and has remained with her over the years. Tune in to the full episode to the hear about her career in construction, how other women paved the way and how she’s currently helping women break into the industry.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are live from IBS with Steven Sanders-Myers, general contractor at Brightwater Homes in Sandy Springs, Georgia. While waiting tables, Steven was offered a construction job after a simple handshake – and hasn't looked back. He then got his degree in construction management and joined the team at Brightwater Homes where he shares their passion for economical building. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Brightwater Homes’ sustainable building practices and how they’re implementing technology and group purchasing to ensure continued success.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

Episode 169 Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Dan Houghton, CEO and co-founder of Buildertrend, to chat about the company rebrand and expectations for 2023.   Tune in to the full episode to hear more about the reason for Buildertend’s recent rebrand and how our customer-first mindset is driving all company initiatives.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/

Episode 167:   On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are talking to Mark Boud, a real estate economist. Mark’s modeled forecasts and analytics are trusted by major builders, land developers and capital groups and financial institutions. He and his team conduct master planned residential market research throughout the nation.  Tune in to the full episode to hear more about the economic outlook for construction in 2023 and how to prepare your business.   How will the small to mid-sized builders benefit in the forecasted economic climate?   “What I've seen most recently is the advantage kind of shifting to smaller builders, and I like that. I love working with small- to medium-sized private builders. They tend to be a little bit more nimble and a little bit more sensitive to market trends. And I think that can translate to them having the ability to change more quickly during an inflection point where most public builders take some time to right that ship. A smaller builder can change pretty quickly. They still need research to do that. And the weakness that I see some of those smaller builders having is that they don't necessarily invest in research the way the big builders do. That's changing. I do a lot of presentations for CBUSA and of course Buildertrend. I've seen that change mainly because of entities like yourselves (Buildertrend) have enabled them to group together for educational purposes, for supply line purposes, for all kinds of advantages that those larger entities have had in the past. You kind of translate that to the smaller builder, which I think is really encouraging.”   What economic advantages are you seeing for smaller builders in terms of material supply?   “There might be a little bit of an advantage for those smaller, more nimble builders because a lot of those larger builders during the past 24 months in fear of losing supply entered into long-range, long-term contracts at the very peak of the market in order to control that supply. So, the smaller builders were left out of that and had a real hard time with all kinds of supply issues. However, that pendulum is now shifting with those larger builders stuck with those very high costly contracts and the smaller builders being able to move in and take advantage of what I think is going to be a correction in supply. I mean, we're already beginning to see that a little bit, but I think during the next six months, the smaller builders will be able to take advantage of that while the larger builders are still trying to calm down the supply pipeline that they currently have. To me, there's a potential advantage in there for the smaller builders, now that we're in the midst of this inflection point.”     LINKS AND MORE   Check out Harvard University’s Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report.   Learn more about Boxabl’s accessory dwelling units. Related content: Listen to the last episode of “The Building Code” to hear more about the importance of managing your construction team with grace and how to prioritize giving back to your community. Subscribe here, and never miss an episode. Got podcast topic suggestions? Reach out to us at podcast@buildertrend.com. The Better Way, a podcast by Buildertrend: Looking to improve how your team plans projects with the top residential construction management platform this year? Pick up Buildertrend project planning pro tips on the newest season of “The Better Way, a podcast by Buildertrend.” Subscribe and stream all five bingeable episodes on your favorite listening app now. Follow us on social: Instagram Facebook Listen to “The Building Code” on YouTube! And be sure to head over to Facebook to join The Building Code Crew fan page for some fun discussions with fellow listeners.

The Building Code Ep 168   Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Heather Tankersley, co-owner and vice president of operations at Tankersley Construction in Sacramento, California. Before taking on a full-time role at the company, Heather managed complex electrical projects for some of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how making connections in the construction industry promotes success and what to expect at the upcoming International Builders’ Show panel that Heather will be a part of.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/