The Building Code

Episode 189:   Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Amanda Geer, office administrator at Popularis Construction in Medway, Massachusetts. She started at the company three years ago and has played a huge role in implementing Buildertrend’s newest financial features. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how the new Cost Inbox feature has enhanced their financial processes and receipt management.   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 188: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Tom Waller, owner of Tom Waller Signature Homes in Louisville, Kentucky. His love for construction started while framing houses after being laid off from Ford Motor Company. He built his family home and decided that construction was his passion. Tom started his custom home building company in 2001 and made it his full-time career in 2007. Listen to the full episode to hear more about his secrets for overcoming challenges to ensure business success and why prioritizing client relationships sets him apart.   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 187: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Timothy Wingate Jr., founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting in West Palm Beach, Florida. Timothy gained firsthand knowledge of the construction industry from watching his dad run his own contracting business. He understands the challenges and now has a passion for helping construction companies find long-term sustainability, profitability and success. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how to take control of your accounting processes and ensure long-term financial success for 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 186: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are joined by Rebecca Hidalgo Rains, designated broker at Integrity All Stars. Rebecca has an expansive career in the real estate and construction industries, starting as a licensed agent in 1993 and working her way to her current passion of developing affordable housing options. She’s considered an expert in her industry and is dedicated to helping families with the biggest investment of their lives. Listen to the full episode to hear more about her commitment to helping make homeownership possible for everyone and how builders can take advantage of a shift in the market.   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 185: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are with John Lenker, founder and chief vision officer, and Assaf Arie, partner and chief executive officer, at Lenker, a growth consulting and marketing firm in Delano, Minnesota. Assaf worked for a concrete company and met John as a client. After working together for years, John asked Assaf to join his team. Their combined passion for branding and vast knowledge of the industry make them pros in construction marketing. Listen to the full episode to hear more about what branding really is and how to define your company through values that’ll give you a unique advantage in the marketplace.   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 184: On today’s episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Brian Pavlick, president of CBUSA. Before he was president, Brian held several roles during his nearly 17 years with the company. He helped to manage markets and traveled during the economic downturn of 2008 to help keep the business alive. He would eventually become chief operating officer, running CBUSA’s day-to-day operations, before transitioning to president in 2022. Additionally, he also serves as the general manager of materials management at Buildertrend. Listen to the full episode to hear more about the launch of Buildertrend Purchasing, what brands we’ve already partnered with and how this new offering is a game changer for customers.   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 183: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are chatting with Meghan Billings, owner and general contractor at MEG Construction & Design in Twin Falls, Idaho. She graduated at the top of her class from Weber State University as one of only two women in the Manufacturing Engineering program. After some time spent in engineering, Meghan realized her love of the details and possibilities during the process of building her family’s dream home. She was able to experience the responsibilities of a general contractor, and the rest is history. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Meghan’s story and how her woman-owned business has benefited by transitioning from CoConstruct’s construction software to Buildertrend’s.   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 182: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and Charley are sitting down with Gregg Cantor, president and CEO of Murray Lampert in San Diego, California, and his daughter Rachel Cantor Walker, their vice president of operations. Gregg started his career at Murray Lampert doing job site cleanup and eventually bought the company when his grandfather retired. Rachel followed in her dad's footsteps by receiving an architecture degree, and she's now the fourth generation to join the family business. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how they’ve sustained success through innovation and prioritizing relationships for almost 50 years.   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 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/