Rhode Island Builders Association News & Views Podcast

In today's episode, we discuss the upcoming classes for the week of July 13-17, 2026 along with our Business Builders tip of the week.  Thanks for listening!

Join Bob and Bill to learn about the classes being offered for October 27-31, 2025. We also share our tip of the week.  

Bob & Bill talk about the upcoming classes for the week of Sept 22-26 We also share our Business Builders Tip of the Week.

Bob & Bill talk about the upcoming classes for the week of Sept 15-19. We also share our Business Builders Tip of the Week.

Bob & Bill discuss upcoming classes for the week of September 6-10, 2025 as well as share the business tip of the week.

This week Bob & Bill discuss upcoming classes for the 1st week of Sept. 2025. They also share their business tip of the week.

RIBA’s John Marcantonio and Alex Mitchell sit down with Real Estate Development Attorney Joelle Rocha to break down recently enacted Rhode Island legislation impacting the construction industry.

This week Bob and Bill discuss the upcoming classes for the week of February 10-14, 2025 along with our business tip of the week. 

Join us as we discuss the coming week's classes and offer a business tip of the week

Join us as we discuss the coming week's classes and offer a business tip of the week

Join us as we discuss the coming week's classes and offer a business tip of the week

In this week's episode Bob & Bill talk about Business Planning as well as the upcoming schedule of classes. 

Join Bob Salvas & Bill Parmentier for their inaugural episode of the Business Builders with Bob & Bill podcast. A weekly podcast where we discuss upcoming classes offered through RIBA as well as some great business tips. New episodes to be released each Friday.

Join us for today's podcast with our very special guest Congressman Gabe Amo. 

On this months podcast, we sit down with State Building Commissioner James Cambio to discuss the upcoming code updates.

In today's Podcast, Rhode Island Builders Association President Jim Deslandes will be speaking with David Moreira from Rhode Island Energy on their new customer portal. 

RIBA CEO John Marcantonio and Jim Deslandes are joined by Real Estate Development Lawyer Joelle Rocha. Joelle will provide an overview recent bills that became law that affect the construction industry in Rhode Island.

RIBA Professional Development Manager Bob Salvas joins RIBA CEO John Marcantonio on the podcast today to provide an overview of the wide-ranging educational opportunities offered. AUDIO LINK

Jim Tobin, new CEO of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) joins RIBA Executive Officer John Marcantonio and guest co-host Bob Baldwin for some lively give-and-take on top issues facing the residential construction industry. AUDIO LINK

Changes coming to the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board in 2023 are the topics as host Paul Eno welcomes RIBA Executive Officer John Marcantonio, State Building Code Commissioner Jim Cambio and Dept. of Business Regulation Acting Deputy Director Matt Santacroce. AUDIO LINK

Several code officials join co-hosts John Marcantonio and Paul Eno on the RIBA News & Views Podcast to talk about issues with building officials and inspectors, including an acute shortage, along with plans for a new training program based at RIBA. Appearing are Acting DBR Deputy Director Matthew Santacroce, Building Code Commissioner James Cambio, Warwick Building Official Alfred DeCorte, Narraga...

Host Paul Eno welcomes Executive Officer John Marcantonio, Membership Relations Manager Elise Geddes and Chuck Lowe of the Builders Insurance Group for an eye-opening discussion about what the Rhode Island Builders Association offers members, including a brand-new benefit. Audio Link

Nationally recognized appraiser Susan Kelly joins our co-hosts to cue us in on the latest trends in residential appraisals, including energy-efficiency considerations, accessory dwelling units and Fortified Homes.  AUDIO LINK

February's podcast features Cheri Walton, President of the Risk & Safety Management Co., on the latest trends and enforcement targets of OSHA, and how to prepare for an inspection. Ms. Walton also provides crucial jobsite safety advice, especially as the COVID pandemic persists. AUDIO LINK

RIBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) President Linda Bohmbach and Vice President Jackie Pagel join co-hosts Paul Eno and Monica Cummings for an eye-opening look at women in the residential construction industry today, and the critical role of PWB in RIBA. AUDIO: https://www.spreaker.com/user/12463438/riba-podcast-9 . DOWNLOAD: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48349284/download.mp3